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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.

About bowel cancer >

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, affecting around one in eight women.

About breast cancer >

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a type of gynaecological cancer that is usually caused by exposure to human papillomavirus (HPV).

About cervical cancer >

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.

About head and neck 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.

About lung cancer >

Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovaries start to grow and divide, eventually developing into a tumour.

About ovarian cancer >

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.

About prostate cancer >

Skin cancer

There are two types of skin cancer: non-melanoma and melanoma. Melanoma requires urgent treatment to prevent it from spreading.

About skin cancer >

Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men. It occurs when tissue found in the testicle becomes malignant (cancerous).

About testicular cancer >

Thyroid cancer

An uncommon type of cancer found in the thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck.

About thyroid cancer >

Womb cancer

There are two types of womb cancer: endometrial and uterine. We treat both within our expert-led gynaecology department.

About womb cancer >
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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. 

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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 Crispin Hiley

Dr Crispin Hiley

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr Andrew Gaya

Dr Andrew Gaya

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Gastrointestinal
Dr Charles Lowdell

Dr Charles Lowdell

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Professor Christopher Nutting

Professor Christopher Nutting

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr John Conibear

Dr John Conibear

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Breast, Lung
Dr Nick Plowman

Dr Nick Plowman

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor

Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Breast
Dr Doraid Alrifai

Dr Doraid Alrifai

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Medical oncology, Urology, Lung
Dr Sara Khaksar

Dr Sara Khaksar

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Prostate
Dr Rafiqul Islam

Dr Rafiqul Islam

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Upper GI, Lower GI, Lung
Dr Alexandra Stewart

Dr Alexandra Stewart

Consultant Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Gynaecology, Lower GI
Mr Ciaran Hill

Mr Ciaran Hill

Consultant Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgery, Brain tumours, Neuro-oncology
Mr Giles Davies

Mr Giles Davies

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Director of Breast Surgery

Breast surgery
Dr George Mikhaeel

Dr George Mikhaeel

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Haematological
Dr Paul Ross

Dr Paul Ross

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Medical oncology
Dr Katie Newbold

Dr Katie Newbold

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr Richard Shaffer

Dr Richard Shaffer

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr Vincent Khoo

Dr Vincent Khoo

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr Philip Savage

Dr Philip Savage

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Medical oncology
Dr Waleed Mohammed

Dr Waleed Mohammed

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Lung, Brain/CNS
Dr Naveed Sarwar

Dr Naveed Sarwar

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Medical oncology, Urology, Gynaecology, Breast, Skin
Dr Amen Sibtain

Dr Amen Sibtain

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr Alison Falconer

Dr Alison Falconer

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Brain/CNS, Urology
Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos

Dr Dionysis Papadatos-Pastos

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Medical oncology, Lung, Thymus, Mesothelioma
Dr Prabir Chakraborti

Dr Prabir Chakraborti

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr Timothy Crook

Dr Timothy Crook

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Medical oncology, Breast, Skin, Urology
Mr Srdjan Saso

Mr Srdjan Saso

Consultant Gynaecologist and Gynaecological Cancer Surgeon

Gynaecology, Gynaecological cancer
Dr James Wilson

Dr James Wilson

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Lung, Skin
Dr Danielle Power

Dr Danielle Power

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Upper GI
Dr Alex Martin

Dr Alex Martin

Consultant Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Lung, Urology
Dr Jason Chow

Dr Jason Chow

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Medical oncology, Hepatobiliary, Upper GI
Dr Narottam Thanvi

Dr Narottam Thanvi

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Breast
Dr Zaid Abboudi

Dr Zaid Abboudi

Consultant Haematologist

Haematology, Haemato-oncology
Dr Ian Gabriel

Dr Ian Gabriel

Consultant Haemato-oncologist

Haematology, General, Haemato-oncology
Dr Stephen Mangar

Dr Stephen Mangar

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology
Dr Diana Tait

Dr Diana Tait

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Clinical oncology, Breast, Colon, Hepatobiliary, Lower GI, Upper GI
Dr Amin Rahemtulla

Dr Amin Rahemtulla

Consultant Haematologist

Haematology, Haemato-oncology
Professor Michael Seckl

Professor Michael Seckl

Consultant Medical Oncologist

Medical oncology

FAQs

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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

Cromwell Hospital

Cromwell Hospital

164-178 Cromwell Road
London SW5 0TU
United Kingdom

 

+44 (0)20 7460 5700

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Basinghall Clinic

Basinghall Clinic

4 Basinghall Street
London EC2V 5BQ
United Kingdom

 

+44 (0)20 7244 4891

 

Please note, Basinghall Clinic may not provide all the services listed on this webpage.

Basinghall Clinic >
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