Dr. Mary O Brien

Conditions treated by Dr. Mary O Brien

A medical oncologist treats different types of cancer using different techniques like hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist works with other specialists to design a treatment plan according to the type and nature of cancer, age of the patient, stage of cancer. They discuss cancer diagnosis with you, including the stage and type you have. They also assist you to manage the cancer symptoms as well as treatment side effects. The conditions that Dr. Mary O Brien treats are listed below:

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

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Mary O Brien

Cancer can cause different symptoms. However, most of these symptoms are often caused by illness, benign tumors, injury, or other problems. If you experience symptoms that do not disappear after some weeks, consult your doctor so that actual problems could be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Also, cancer doesn’t cause pain, so see a doctor even if you do not feel pain. If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a medical oncologist:

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

Operating Hours of Dr. Mary O Brien

You can find Doctor Mary O Brien in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Mary O Brien

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Mary O Brien performs are:

• Chemotherapy

A medical oncologist uses chemotherapy for cancer treatment. It uses a combination of drugs to kill the cancerous cells in the body and prevents them from growing further. While chemotherapy could require a single drug, this is also given along with other drugs. Hormone therapy is used for the treatment of cancer that uses certain hormones to grow. It is effective in treating prostate and breast cancers. Hormone therapy slows or stops the rapid growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow.

Qualification

• MD

Work Experiences

• Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust