Patient Information
The Clinical Directors of the Cromwell Cancer Centre is Dr Ron
Beaney and Professor Bob Leonard. Their team of Clinical
Oncologists from the major London teaching hospitals are experts in
treating a wide range of cancers. Supporting the Clinical Directors
is Angela Gurd, General Manager for Oncology Services.
Clinical and nursing staff
The clinical and nursing staff in the Bupa
Cromwell Cancer Centre work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
ensuring that each patient receives the finest care and a
comprehensive and personal treatment plan. Our medical team is, of
course, also on hand to offer support and advice to patients
throughout their treatment and follow-up. All clinical and nursing
staff are fully trained in their area of expertise and are
registered with their relevant professional bodies.
Radiotherapy staff
To coincide with installation of two new
TomoTherapy machines, the Radiotherapy Department has undergone
extensive refurbishment.
Lina Patel, our Radiotherapy
Lead, heads a team of therapy radiographers,
radiotherapy nurses, counselling and administrative support
staff.
The Head of Radiotherapy Physics, Dr
David Nicholas, leads an experienced team of physicists,
engineering staff and planning radiographers who provide medical
physics support.
The Department is committed to continual
improvement and the provision of a first-class service. They have
achieved BS EN ISO 9001:2000 accreditation and participate in
regular audits.
Chemotherapy staff
The Department has a team of highly experienced Medical
Oncologists.
Carole Patrick is the Oncology Nurse Manager on our dedicated
Oncology wards. These comprise a 21 bedded inpatient area and a six
bedded Chemo Day Unit staffed by highly skilled nurses trained in
the specialist care and treatment of cancer patients.
A dedicated Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist
supervises the administration of chemotherapy to ensure the
delivery of best practice at all times. We also have a nurse led
PICC service (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) which means
catheters for the administration of Chemotherapy drugs can be
safely inserted without the need for anaesthesia.
Palliative care staff
The Palliative Care team is led by Dr David Feuer a Palliative
Consultant. A team of experienced oncology nurses skilled in pain
control are headed by a Macmillan trained Palliative Care Nurse who
offer the highest level of attention wherever you chose to
stay.