What are clinical trials 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.
Por Ms Monika Kaushik
18.11.20
Терапевтическая онкология
Breast cancer care: what are the ‘best’ treatment options?
If you or your loved one has just been diagnosed with breast cancer, you will undoubtedly be wondering what happens next? What treatment is likely to follow your diagnosis? We spoke to one of our expert medical oncologists Dr Sarah Khan about the best treatment options for breast cancer.
Por Dr Mark Tuthill
23.06.20
Терапевтическая онкология
COVID-19: advice for chemotherapy and immunotherapy patients
It's been a difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic but particularly for cancer patients who have been undergoing chemotherapy or immunotherapy treatment. We spoke to one of our expert medical oncologists Dr Mark Tuthill about whether the pandemic affected the treatment of his cancer patients and what the near future looks like as the UK starts to go back to 'normal'.
Por Mr Brendan Smith
05.06.20
Терапевтическая онкология
Therapeutic mammoplasty: am I suitable for the procedure?
Therapeutic mammoplasty is a surgical procedure used to remove the breast cancer and then the breast is reshaped to preserve a smaller and more uplifted breast. Here, one of our highly-experienced oncoplastic breast surgeons Mr Brendan Smiths explains who is able to have the procedure and discusses the pros and cons.
Por Dr Mark Tuthill
24.04.20
Терапевтическая онкология
Testicular cancer symptoms prognosis treatment
Although the incidence of testicular cancer is relatively low on a per-population basis, it is still one of the most commonly found cancers in young men between the ages of 15 and 49 years. So, if you fall within this age range, it is important to check regularly and understand what symptoms to look out for. Mr Mark Tuthill, one of our top consultant medical oncologists from Oxford explains in more depth.
Por Dr Mark Tuthill
06.04.20
Терапевтическая онкология
Treating different types of bladder cancer
Bladder cancer arises when the bladder experiences an abnormal growth of tissue. Dr Mark Tuthill, a medical oncologist, has spent many years specialising in the treatment of various cancers, including bladder cancer. Within this article, he explains what treatment options you could expect, should you or someone you know be diagnosed with the condition.
Por Dr Mark Tuthill
29.10.19
Терапевтическая онкология
The best treatments for newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer
Metastatic or advanced prostate cancer occurs when prostate cancer cells escape from the prostate and spread to other parts of the body. Many patients will be diagnosed after being found to have a high PSA or after presenting with symptoms suggestive of advanced prostate cancer. Dr Mark Tuthill talks about treating metastatic prostate cancer and if there are new treatments on the horizon.
Por Dr Mark Tuthill
11.06.19
Терапевтическая онкология
Immunotherapy for cancer: what are the side effects?
As with any treatment procedure, one of the first things that a patient will question is whether there are any side effects to the medication, and if so, what? We've asked consultant medical oncologist Dr Mark Tuthill to explain the side effects of the medications used in immunotherapy for cancer.
Por Dr Mark Tuthill
06.06.19
Терапевтическая онкология
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.
Por Dr Mark Tuthill
29.05.19
Терапевтическая онкология
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.
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