Dr. Jason Lester

Conditions treated by Dr. Jason Lester

Medical oncologist provides diagnosis and treatment of most types of cancers and is involved in the development of preventive measures programs. Treatment plans for cancer patients are designed considering the interdisciplinary approach. They work in close cooperation with the departments of surgery, nuclear medicine, radiology, pathology, therapy, and radiation oncology. The conditions that Dr. Jason Lester treats are listed below:

• Head and Neck Cancers
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Ependymomas
• Brain Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Certain Types of Cancer that have been Resistant to Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment (e.g. Melanoma)
• Functional Abnormalities and Small Tumors of the Brain
• Skin Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Stomach Cancer
• Breast and Prostate Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Oral or Mouth Cancer
• Mixed Gliomas
• Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Cervical Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Metastatic Cancer

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Jason Lester

Symptoms and signs of cancer may vary from person to person and depend on the type of cancer, its location, the places cancer cells have spread. A few patients show no prominent symptoms until the cancer is far advanced. An individual with these signs and symptoms must consult their doctor. The symptoms might arise from noncancerous conditions. Some of the symptoms that cancer may cause are:

• Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin
• Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
• Persistent cough or trouble breathing
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits
• Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating
• Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats
• Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won't heal, or changes to existing moles
• Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain
• Unexplained bleeding or bruising
• Difficulty swallowing
• Fatigue
• Hoarseness

Operating Hours of Dr. Jason Lester

If you want to see Dr Jason Lester, you can visit his clinic or associated hospital between 11 am and 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Jason Lester

The list of popular procedures that Dr Jason Lester perform is given below:

• Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT)
• Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
• Lung Cancer Treatment
• Prostate Cancer Treatment
• Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a common procedure for the treatment of a certain type of cancer. It involves the use of chemicals to kill growing cancer cells in the body. Chemotherapy medications can be used alone or combined with other drugs to treat a variety of cancers. Hormone therapy is a procedure for cancer treatment that stops or slows the growth of cancer that mostly uses hormones to grow. It is also called hormonal therapy or endocrine therapy.

Qualification

• Medical Doctor

Past Experiences

• Dr Lester was appointed as a consultant Oncologist in 2003, specialising in the management of lung (non-small cell, small cell, mesothelioma) and urological (prostate, kidney, bladder) cancers. His NHS practice is based in South East Wales, with clinics in The Royal Gwent Hospital Newport, University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff and Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff. He is an Associate Clinical Director at Velindre and Director of Stepping Stones, the Wales-based lung cancer charity.