As an experienced consultant oncologist, I have had the privilege of supporting patients through some of the most challenging times of their lives. Over the years, I have seen first-hand the transformative impact that private cancer care can have on a patient’s journey. While the NHS does remarkable work under immense pressure, private care offers […]
As your largest organ, your skin is one of the most important things to look after on your body. There are many preventative measures you can take to avoid any long-lasting damage. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, but with early detection, it’s almost always treatable. Time and time […]
As a Clinical Oncologist specialising in lung cancer treatment, I’m passionate about not just treating cancer, but ensuring my treatments are as safe as possible for every patient. Yesterday, I had the privilege of presenting at the British Cardiovascular Society/British Cardio-Oncology Society/UCLH Cancer Academy Course at the Royal College of Physicians in London, sharing expertise […]
When the TV drama ‘House’ was at the peak of its popularity, at least 2-3 patients a week would ask me if I knew this guy – the character, Dr James Wilson from the show. Now, it’s only a couple of patients a month that ask, but he clearly made an impact on the audience […]
I’m writing this post in a sticky, overcrowded King’s Cross train station on a wet summer Friday evening. Coming from the North East, but living and working in London means that I have spent a lot of my life either on the East Coast main line or excitedly waiting at King’s Cross to meet people […]