Types of cancer
Our Integrated Cancer Campus diagnoses and treats all types of cancer, including cancers of the breast, bowel, lung and prostate.
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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.
Cancers we treat
We treat a comprehensive range of cancer conditions, with dedicated oncologists available for each specialty, including:
Blood cancer
There are three main types of blood cancer: leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Blood cancer interferes with the production and function of blood cells.
Bowel cancer
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, develops from polyps (growths) in your large intestine and rectum.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, affecting around one in eight women.
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of gynaecological cancer that is usually caused by exposure to human papillomavirus (HPV).
Head and neck cancer
This group of cancers can develop in over 30 different areas within the head and neck. It includes conditions like mouth cancer and salivary gland cancer.
Liver cancer
Primary liver cancer is uncommon – usually cancer spreads to the liver from other parts of the body, known as secondary liver cancer.
Lung cancer
There are two types of lung cancer: non-small cell and small cell. These occur when abnormal cells grow out of control and form a tumour.
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovaries start to grow and divide, eventually developing into a tumour.
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer affects around one in eight men. It develops when the cells in your prostate gland start to divide or grow in an uncontrolled way.
Skin cancer
There are two types of skin cancer: non-melanoma and melanoma. Melanoma requires urgent treatment to prevent it from spreading.
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men. It occurs when tissue found in the testicle becomes malignant (cancerous).
Thyroid cancer
An uncommon type of cancer found in the thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck.
Womb cancer
There are two types of womb cancer: endometrial and uterine. We treat both within our expert-led gynaecology department.
Genetic testing for cancer
Genetic testing is useful for both understanding a patient’s predisposition to cancer and the specific mutation of an existing cancer. Understanding the genetics behind a patient’s cancer can help guide oncologists on deciding what cancer treatment or medicine will work best for that person.
Overseen by our clinical geneticist, our genetic testing service can help identify over 100 different gene variants that may contribute towards the development of certain cancers.
Private oncologists in London
Our consultant oncologists can assess, diagnose and treat all types of cancers, from early-stage to complex cases.
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![Dr Nick Plowman](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dr-Nick-Plowman.jpg)
Dr Nick Plowman
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Dr Richard Shaffer](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Richard-Shaffer-e1607953676360.jpg)
Dr Richard Shaffer
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Dr-Dionysis-Papadatos-Pastos.jpg)
Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Medical oncology, Lung, Thymus, Mesothelioma
![Dr Danielle Power](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Female_silhouette.jpg)
Dr Danielle Power
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Upper GI
![Dr James Wilson](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dr-James-Wilson.jpg)
Dr James Wilson
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Lung, Skin
![Dr Alexandra Stewart](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dr-Alex-Stewart.jpg)
Dr Alexandra Stewart
Consultant Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Gynaecology, Lower GI
![Dr Prabir Chakraborti](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Dr-Prabir-Chakraborti.jpg)
Dr Prabir Chakraborti
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Dr Katie Newbold](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dr-Kate-Newbold.png)
Dr Katie Newbold
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Mr Srdjan Saso](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mr-Srdjan-Saso-preferred-shot.jpg)
Mr Srdjan Saso
Consultant Gynaecologist and Gynaecological Cancer Surgeon
Gynaecology, Gynaecological cancer
![Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dr-Shiroma-De-Silva-Minor.jpeg)
Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Breast
![Mr Giles Davies](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GDavies_web_profile.jpg)
Mr Giles Davies
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Director of Breast Surgery
Breast surgery
![Dr Zaid Abboudi](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dr-Zaid-Abboudi.jpg)
Dr Zaid Abboudi
Consultant Haematologist
Haematology, Haemato-oncology
![Dr Diana Tait](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Diana-Tait.jpg)
Dr Diana Tait
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Breast, Colon, Hepatobiliary, Lower GI, Upper GI
![Dr Andrew Gaya](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Andrew-Gaya.jpg)
Dr Andrew Gaya
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Brain/CNS, Colon, Hepatobiliary, Lower GI, Upper GI
![Dr Jason Chow](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dr-Jason-Chow.jpg)
Dr Jason Chow
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Medical oncology, Hepatobiliary, Upper GI
![Dr Alison Falconer](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dr-Alison-Falconer.jpg)
Dr Alison Falconer
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Brain/CNS, Urology
![Dr Doraid Alrifai](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dr-Doraid.jpg)
Dr Doraid Alrifai
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Medical oncology, Urology, Lung
![Dr Amen Sibtain](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Amen_Sibtain.jpg)
Dr Amen Sibtain
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Dr Philip Savage](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/philip-savage-e1607683394389.jpg)
Dr Philip Savage
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Medical oncology
![Dr Ian Gabriel](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Male_silhouette.jpg)
Dr Ian Gabriel
Consultant Haemato-oncologist
Haematology, General, Haemato-oncology
![Dr Amin Rahemtulla](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dr-Amin-Rahemtulla.jpg)
Dr Amin Rahemtulla
Consultant Haematologist
Haematology, Haemato-oncology
![Dr Vincent Khoo](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dr-Vincent-Khoo.jpg)
Dr Vincent Khoo
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Dr Naveed Sarwar](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dr-Naveed-Sarwar.png)
Dr Naveed Sarwar
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Medical oncology, Urology, Gynaecology, Breast, Skin
![Professor Christopher Nutting](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Professor-Christopher-Nutting.jpg)
Professor Christopher Nutting
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Dr Timothy Crook](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dr-Timothy-Crook-1-scaled.jpg)
Dr Timothy Crook
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Medical oncology, Breast, Skin, Urology
![Dr Charles Lowdell](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Charles-Lowdell.jpg)
Dr Charles Lowdell
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Dr Waleed Mohammed](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dr-Waleed-Mohammed.png)
Dr Waleed Mohammed
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Lung, Brain/CNS
![Dr Paul Ross](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dr-Paul-Ross-e1699627701631.jpg)
Dr Paul Ross
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Medical oncology
![Professor Michael Seckl](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Professor-Michael-Seckl.jpg)
Professor Michael Seckl
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Medical oncology
![Dr George Mikhaeel](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Male_silhouette.jpg)
Dr George Mikhaeel
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Haematological
![Dr Stephen Mangar](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/StephenMangar.jpg)
Dr Stephen Mangar
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology
![Dr Rafiqul Islam](https://www.cromwellhospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dr-Rafiqul-Islam.jpg)
Dr Rafiqul Islam
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Clinical oncology, Upper GI, Lower GI, Lung
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
Our locations
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Cromwell Hospital
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Basinghall Clinic
4 Basinghall Street
London EC2V 5BQ
United Kingdom
Please note, Basinghall Clinic may not provide all the services listed on this webpage.
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