Research and publications

MD Thesis

I completed a two-year Research Fellowship on the impact of biological markers on predicting response to pre-operative chemotherapy in breast cancer at Cancer Research UK’s Gray Laboratory (2001-2003).

My data was presented at international oncology meetings and published in a number of medical journals.

Clinical trials

I firmly believe clinical research is crucial to evaluate new therapies and improve existing treatments.

I actively participate in the Kent Oncology Centre trial programme and offer patients entry into clinical trials in Kent, or by referral to The Royal Marsden and other tertiary London hospitals, where possible.

Audit

I review my practice regularly and contribute to national audits to ensure I am compliant with national and NICE guidelines.

I participate in regional lung cancer audits which are regularly presented at a national oncology meeting.

Major publications

2017: British Journal of Nursing HER2 targeted therapies in breast cancer
Subcutaneous Trastuzumab (Herceptin®): A UK Time and Motion Study in Comparison with Intravenous Formulation for the Treatment of Patients with HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer
ABC of Cancer Care book (Wiley) Chapter on Toxicities of Radiotherapy
Early Changes in Functional Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Predict for Pathologic Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Primary Breast Cancer
Evaluation of ER, PgR, HER-2 and Ki-67 as predictors of response to neoadjuvant anthracycline chemotherapy for operable breast cancer
MD Thesis Prediction of response to neoadjuvant systemic therapy for operable primary breast cancer University of London 2009

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