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Dr. Mark Linch

Dr. Mark Linch

Medical Oncologist ·
, London, United Kingdom

25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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About Dr. Mark Linch

  • Dr. Mark Linch is a Medical Oncologist specialising in prostate cancer and bladder cancer.
  • He focuses on tailoring immunotherapy, hormonal treatment, and chemotherapy based on the molecular and clinical features of individual patients.
  • He is an Associate Professor at University College London (UCL) Cancer Institute.
  • He serves as an Honorary Consultant Medical Oncologist and Director of Innovation at The London Clinic.
  • Dr. Linch trained in medical oncology at the Royal Marsden Hospital (RMH), London.
  • In 2012, he was awarded a PhD in Cancer Cell Biology from UCL and the Cancer Research UK London Research Institute (LRI), now the Francis Crick Institute.
  • He continued post-doctoral studies at the LRI while working as a Consultant Medical Oncologist at RMH.
  • In 2014, he joined UCL to specialise in the clinical management and translational biology of prostate and bladder cancer.
  • His research focuses on the immune biology of prostate and bladder cancers to develop rational immunotherapy combinations, predictive biomarkers, and novel liquid biopsy strategies.
  • He is the chief investigator of several national and international combination immunotherapy trials in bladder and prostate cancer.

Conditions treated by Dr. Mark Linch

  • Prostate cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Advanced/metastatic prostate cancer
  • Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
  • Muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Area of Interest

  • Advanced therapeutics
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Medical Oncology
  • Uro-oncology

Qualification

  • BSc (Hons), MBChB from Leeds University Medical School, Yorkshire, 2000
  • Diploma in Oncology and Cancer Biology from University of London, 2007
  • PhD in Cancer Cell Biology from University College London (UCL), 2011

Work Experiences

  • Medical Oncology Consultant, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, 2012 – 2014
  • Medical Oncology Specialist Registrar, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, 2004 – 2011

Certifications (1)

  • Clinical Research Fellow, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) / London Research Institute, 2007 – 2011

Memberships (1)

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Procedures Performed

Chemotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Prostate Cancer Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mark Linch is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

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.

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.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

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

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.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Medical Oncologist

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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