Dr. Khurum Khan

About Dr. Khurum Khan

Dr. Khurum Khan is an experienced Medical Oncologist with a strong focus on research and clinical trials.
Dr. Khan is an active member of multidisciplinary teams at University College London Hospital (UCLH), The Whittington Hospital, and The London Clinic.
He collaborates closely with surgeons, gastroenterologists, cardiologists, and interventional radiologists to support patient care decisions.
His research focuses on new targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and genomics in cancer.
He leads gastrointestinal research at the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at UCLH NHS Trust, focusing on druggable target discovery.
At UCL Cancer Institute, his team works on biomarker discovery using liquid biopsies, patient-derived organoids (PDOs), and other novel technologies.
Dr. Khan completed junior doctor training across the UK and specialist training in Medical Oncology at Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London.
He joined Royal Marsden and Kingston Hospitals as a consultant in 2017 and contributed to the development of Acute Oncology Services at Royal Marsden Hospital.
In 2019, he moved to UCLH and North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) as Clinical Lead for Carcinomas of Unknown Primary and Research Lead.

Conditions treated by Dr. Khurum Khan

Colorectal cancers
Colon cancers
Rectal cancers
Anal cancers
Upper GI Cancers
Gastric cancers
oesophageal cancers
Hepato-biliary malignancies
Cholangiocarcinoma
Gall bladder cancers
Pancreatic cancers

Area of Interest

Upper and lower gastrointestinal cancers; Hepatobiliary cancers

Qualification

MD (Res), Molecular Biology from University of London (2018)
Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology from Newcastle University (2014)
ESMO Diploma in Medical Oncology, 2011

Work Experiences

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MEMBERSHIPS (1)

Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (2)

Vlachogiannis G, Hedayat S, Vatsiou A, Jamin Y, Fernández-Mateos J, Khan K, Lampis A, Eason K, Huntingford I, Burke R, Rata M, Koh DM, Tunariu N, Collins D, Hulkki-Wilson S, Ragulan C, Spiteri I, Moorcraft SY, Chau I, Rao S, Watkins D, Fotiadis N, Bali M, Darvish-Damavandi M, Lote H, Eltahir Z, Smyth EC, Begum R, Clarke PA, Hahne JC, Dowsett M, de Bono J, Workman P, Sadanandam A, Fassan M, Sansom OJ, Eccles S, Starling N, Braconi C, Sottoriva A, Robinson SP, Cunningham D, Valeri N. Patient-derived organoids model treatment response of metastatic gastrointestinal cancers. Science. 2018 Feb 23;359(6378):920-926. doi: 10.1126/science.aao2774. PMID: 29472484; PMCID: PMC6112415.
Kayhanian H, Cross W, van der Horst SEM, Barmpoutis P, Lakatos E, Caravagna G, Zapata L, Van Hoeck A, Middelkamp S, Litchfield K, Steele C, Waddingham W, Patel D, Milite S, Jin C, Baker AM, Alexander DC, Khan K, Hochhauser D, Novelli M, Werner B, van Boxtel R, Hageman JH, Buissant des Amorie JR, Linares J, Ligtenberg MJL, Nagtegaal ID, Laclé MM, Moons LMG, Brosens LAA, Pillay N, Sottoriva A, Graham TA, Rodriguez-Justo M, Shiu KK, Snippert HJG, Jansen M. Homopolymer switches mediate adaptive mutability in mismatch repair-deficient colorectal cancer. Nat Genet. 2024 Jul;56(7):1420-1433. doi: 10.1038/s41588-024-01777-9. Epub 2024 Jul 3. PMID: 38956208; PMCID: PMC11250277.

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The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

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We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

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The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

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Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

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FAQ's Related to Medical Oncologist

What does a medical oncologist do?

A medical oncologist diagnoses and treats cancer using drug-based therapies such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy. They also coordinate care with other specialists like surgeons and radiation oncologists.

When should I see a medical oncologist?

You should see one if you have a confirmed or suspected cancer diagnosis, recurrence of cancer, or need guidance on systemic treatment options.

What types of cancer do medical oncologists treat?

They treat all types of cancers, including renal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and blood cancer.

How does a medical oncologist decide on the best treatment?

They base decisions on your cancer type, stage, genetic profile, and overall health, often using precision medicine approaches.

Are treatments painful?

Drug treatments are usually not painful, though they may cause side effects like nausea, fatigue, or hair loss, which doctors help manage.

Can a medical oncologist help with palliative care?

Yes. They also manage symptoms, pain, and quality of life, especially for patients with advanced cancer.

How do medical oncologists monitor treatment progress?

Through blood tests, scans, and check-ups to see if the cancer is responding to treatment and to adjust therapies if needed.

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