What is cancer?
Cancer is a condition where abnormal cells grow and spread in an uncontrollable way, anywhere in the body. When detected early, many cancers can be successfully treated using chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other treatments.
At Cromwell Hospital, we treat all types of cancer using the latest medications and technology, from early-stage cases to those that are more complex. Our multidisciplinary team, consisting of oncologists, radiologists, haematologists and many more, creates tailored treatment plans for each patient.
Clinical interests: Thrombosis, leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, stem cell transplantation
Languages spoken: Arabic/English/French
Clinical interests: Lung cancer, malignant mesothelioma, thymoma/thymic carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, urothelial carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma, penile cancer, cancer genomics and targeted treatment, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, nuclear medicine (Lutetium 177 and Radium 223) treatment for prostate cancer patients.
Languages spoken: Arabic/English
Clinical interests: Lung cancer, oesophageal and gastric cancers, pancreatic, liver and bile duct cancers. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Clinical research.
Languages spoken: Cantonese/English
Clinical interests: Dr Conibear specialises in all the non-surgical treatments for both lung and breast cancers. He has expertise in chemotherapy, biological therapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and state of the art radiotherapy techniques. These advanced delivery techniques include deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) for early breast cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) and 4D-CT. Dr Conibear is also trained in using state of the art radiotherapy technologies including the ViewRay MRIdian MRI-guided linac, Accuray Cyberknife and Leksell Icon Gamma Knife. These technologies are used to deliver stereotactic ablative body or brain radiotherapy (SABR / SRS).
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: Systemic therapy for cancer including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy; personalised and precision oncology.
Languages spoken: English
Mr Giles Davies
/ Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Director of Breast Surgery
General surgery, Breast surgery
Clinical interests: Breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, and aesthetic breast surgery.
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: Urological cancer and neuro-oncology.
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: Haematological malignancies including lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplasia and leukaemia. Cutaenous T-cell lymphoma. HIV associated haematological complications. Acute leukaemia in elderly patients.
Languages spoken: English
Dr Andrew Gaya
/ Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Brain/CNS, Colon, Hepatobiliary, Lower GI, Upper GI
Clinical interests: Gastrointestinal cancers (oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum, anal); stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery (Gamma Knife Icon, CyberKnife, MRIdian MR Linac); chemotherapy, biological therapy, and immunotherapy; molecular and genetic profiling of cancers.
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: Gastrointestinal cancer, lung cancer, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy including proton therapy and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT).
Languages spoken: Bengali/English/Hindi/Urdu
There are currently more than 200 different types of cancer. Cancers are typed according to where they started within the body. They may also be typed by what cell they started in: carcinoma, sarcoma, leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
In the UK, the most common cancers are breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and bowel cancer. We treat all four of these cancers at Cromwell Hospital, along with many others.
Simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the chances of developing cancer. These include:
- Eating a healthy, balanced diet
- Exercising regularly
- Not smoking
- Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink
- Protecting your skin from sun damage
