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By Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos
04.11.24
Clinical oncology

Immunotherapy: What to expect and how to manage side effects

Immunotherapy is a groundbreaking form of treatment that works by enhancing your body’s natural immune system to fight diseases, particularly cancer. If you’re considering immunotherapy, understanding how it works and what to expect can help you make an informed decision. Leading medical oncologist Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos explains all you need to know.

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By Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos
02.10.24
Medical oncology

Understanding chemotherapy: what to expect and how to manage side effects

Chemotherapy works by targeting cancer cells with aggressive chemical drugs called cytotoxins. The cytotoxins work by preventing the division and multiplication of cancer cells. Ideally, the cytotoxins will only kill the cancer cells, but because they are so potent, they inevitably cause damage to healthy and helpful cells of the body. This will cause unintentional side effects that can take its toll on the body and mind, and it is good to be prepared for what may happen.

By Dr Jaimal Kothari
18.09.24
Haematology

Understanding and managing anaemia

Anaemia is a prevalent blood disorder that can significantly impact your daily life. Here, established consultant haematologist Dr Jaimal Kothari provides a comprehensive overview of anaemia, including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

By Dr Rowan Miller
11.03.24
Medical oncology

How is ovarian cancer treated?

In one of our latest medical articles, esteemed consultant medical oncologist, Dr Rowan Miller, provides us with an insightful guide on ovarian cancer, including the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.

By Dr Varun Mehra
19.01.24
Haematology

Do I need to get my blood checked?

In his latest online article, renowned consultant haemato-oncologist Dr Varun Mehra explains when you should consider getting your blood checked by a specialist. He delves into the different possible conditions that can be detected in the blood, the signs of blood cancer and the different treatments available.

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By Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos
19.10.23
Medical oncology

An expert insight into targeted therapies for lung cancer

Targeted therapies, which are drugs designed to find and attack certain cancer cells, may be recommended instead or in combination with other cancer treatments for some types of lung cancer. Here, renowned consultant medical oncologist Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos, provides an expert insight into how targeted therapies are used for lung cancer.

Read our latest article to find out what exactly a bone marrow transplant is and who might need one.

By Dr Varun Mehra
03.03.22
Haematology

Bone marrow transplant: who might require it?

Read our latest article to find out what exactly a bone marrow transplant is and who might need one, as leading London-based consultant haematologist, Dr Varun Mehra, answers all the commonly asked questions in relation to bone marrow transplants.

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By Dr Jaimal Kothari
15.09.21
Haematology

Myeloma: The right treatment for you

The symptoms of myeloma, the terminal bone marrow condition, can be relieved. There are aspects involved in the process that need to be carefully considered before starting treatment. The type of myeloma you have, your age and fitness levels are just some of the key factors that need to be assessed by a patient's healthcare team. Esteemed consultant haematologist, Dr Jaimal Kothari, has put together a comprehensive, reassuring guide to myeloma treatment that illustrates how patient quality of life always comes first.

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By Dr Jaimal Kothari
20.05.21
Haematology

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: an all-you-need-to-know guide

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a very slow growing type of blood cancer which begins in the bone marrow. Dr Jaimal Kothari is here to explain all you need to know about this condition.

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By Professor Hendrik Tobias Arkenau
04.03.21
Clinical oncology

TIL therapy - a promising new cancer treatment explained

TIL therapy is an exciting new experimental cancer treatment that could help extend the lives of many cancer patients who fail to respond to standard treatments. But what is TIL therapy, how does it work and which cancers can it treat? Professor Hendrik-Tobias Arkenau, a top medical oncologist and drug developer in London explains.

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