Radiotherapy is often used to cure head and neck cancer, either alone or in combination with chemotherapy. The technically advanced facilities at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and at Spire Little Aston Hospital are second-to-none. Chemotherapy is available at several different locations to maximize convenience. Being treated by an experienced and innovative team is central to getting the best possible outcome.

I have a strong interest in the treatment of head/neck cancer that has recurred, or spread to other parts of the body. I was the first oncologist in the Midlands to use the most promising form of immunotherapy to treat advanced squamous cell cancer, and play a key role in local research efforts in this area.

Selective internal radiotherapy (SIRT) is a way of targeting tumours by injecting radioactive beads directly into the liver, via its bloodstream. The beads lodge inside and kill the tumour tissue, and the radiation quickly dissipates after injection. SIRT can be used to treat both primary and secondary liver tumours. I work alongside an experienced radiologist and nuclear medicine doctor to deliver these innovative techniques for liver and pancreatic tumours at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.