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By Dr Mark Tuthill
06.06.19
Medical oncology

Immunotherapy and cancer: how does it work?

When the body's immune system fails to detect cancer cells, this enables them to grow into a tumour. Medical therapies known as immunotherapy can help the immune system attack cancer that has developed. Read more from medical oncologist Dr Mark Tuthill on how the treatment works exactly.

By Dr Mark Tuthill
29.05.19
Medical oncology

Can immunotherapy cure breast cancer?

For women who have triple negative breast cancer, a new treatment drug has just become available to prescribe to treat the disease alongside chemotherapy. Read more from our expert medical oncologist Dr Mark Tuthill on immunotherapy medication.

By Dr Mark Tuthill
23.05.19
Medical oncology

Immunotherapy: a guide to the medications in cancer treatment

Immunotherapy treatments have revolutionised the treatment of many different cancers from those of the breast, lung, bladder to kidney. We've asked expert medical oncologist Dr Mark Tuthill to explain how cancer develops and how immunotherapy is much better tolerated than chemotherapy as treatment.

By Mr Nicholas Thomas
26.07.18
Medical oncology

What is a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and why do we need them?

Nowadays, a variety of conditions are treated by teams of doctors composed of several different specialists with expertise in different medical fields. Why are these multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) necessary? Mr Nicholas Thomas, a leading London neurosurgeon and member of London Neurosurgery Partnership, explains.

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Written by Top Doctors
Medical oncology

How can your own body help to fight cancer?

There are many different ways to treat cancer these days, but most people still think of radiotherapy or chemotherapy when it comes to treatment. However, nowadays there are biological therapies available too, which use substances made from living organisms as a way to fight cancer.

By Dr Robin Russell-Jones
14.07.17
Medical oncology

Cancer and your skin: why it’s important to check yourself out

90% of skin cancers are treatable, but it's important to know what to watch for and how your skin can change. Leading consultant dermatologist, Dr Robin Russell-Jones talks you through what you should be looking out for, and how you can help to prevent skin cancer.