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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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By Professor Hendrik Tobias Arkenau
08.02.21
Immunology

FAQs about immunotherapy

Before undergoing immunotherapy, it's important to consider some of the following factors mentioned in this article. Professor Hendrik-Tobias (Tobi) Arkenau is a highly established medical oncologist, we recently spoke with him about the types of immunotherapy, the side effects and the success rate. In this article, he answers some of your frequently asked questions related to this treatment.

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By Professor Hendrik Tobias Arkenau
26.01.21
Medical oncology

What are clinical trials and how could they benefit you?

Deciding whether to be part of a clinical trial? Clinical trials for new cancer drugs are widely considered to be beneficial to cancer patients by potentially improving their treatment outcomes. Professor Hendrik-Tobias Arkenau, leading medical oncologist and the founding medical director of The Sarah Cannon Research Institute, explains who has access to them and how you can get involved.

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By Dr Jonathan Sive
14.10.19
Haematology

Paraprotein in the blood: is it a sign of cancer?

Some people make an abnormal amount of protein in their blood or urine, which is known as a paraprotein. We've asked one of our top blood specialists Dr Jonathan Sive how it is detected and whether it's an early sign of cancer.

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By Dr Jonathan Sive
12.02.19
Haematology

What is neutropenia and what are neutrophils?

Having a low blood count can put you at an increased risk to certain problems, and when your white blood cell count is low, you are more prone to contracting infections. One such type of blood count is a neutrophil count, but what are neutrophils? Dr Jonathan Sive, a top haematologist, explains what they are and what a low neutrophil count can mean for your health.

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By Dr Jonathan Sive
05.07.18
Haematology

How has myeloma treatment improved over the last few years?

Myeloma, a type of blood cancer, has seen major advances in treatment in recent years, with patients living longer and with a better quality of life. We interviewed Dr Jonathan Sive, an expert haematologist who works at the forefront of myeloma treatment, for an inside look at the latest treatments available.

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