Dr. Prof Hendrik Tobias Arkenau

About Dr. Prof Hendrik Tobias Arkenau

Professor Tobias Arkenau is a consultant medical oncologist and holds an NHS post as a Professorial Research Associate at University College London Hospital.
He earned his medical degree from Hanover Medical School, Germany, in 2000.
He completed specialist oncology training at several centres of excellence, including the Royal Marsden Hospital.
He is known for his research in gastrointestinal cancers, drug development, and immunotherapy.
He has wide experience in many types of cancers, primarily gastrointestinal and skin cancers.
He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
He regularly presents at international conferences such as ASCO, ESMO, and AACR.
He leads clinical trials as Chief Investigator at Sarah Cannon Institute UK, focusing on new anti-cancer treatments like immunotherapy and cellular therapy.

Conditions treated by Dr. Prof Hendrik Tobias Arkenau

Immunotherapy
Chemotherapy
Drug Development, Experimental Therapies
TIL-Therapy
Biological Therapy
Genetic Testing (Genomics Review Board)
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Skin Cancer
Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer
Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer
Melanoma
Bile Duct Cancer
Bowel Cancer
Colon Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Liver Cancer
Oesophagus Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Small Bowel Cancer

Area of Interest

Gastrointestinal cancer; Stomach cancer, Liver cancer;
Pancreatic cancer, Bowel cancer, and immunotherapies

Qualification

Medical degree from Hanover Medical School in Germany (2000)

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CERTIFICATIONS (1)

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

MEMBERSHIPS (5)

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Internistische Onkologie (AIO)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG)

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

Kopetz S, Grothey A, Yaeger R, Van Cutsem E, Desai J, Yoshino T, Wasan H, Ciardiello F, Loupakis F, Hong YS, Steeghs N. Encorafenib, binimetinib, and cetuximab in BRAF V600E–mutated colorectal cancer. New England Journal of Medicine. 2019 Oct 24;381(17):1632-43.
Powles T, O'Donnell PH, Massard C, Arkenau HT, Friedlander TW, Hoimes CJ, Lee JL, Ong M, Sridhar SS, Vogelzang NJ, Fishman MN. Efficacy and safety of durvalumab in locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma: updated results from a phase 1/2 open-label study. JAMA oncology. 2017 Sep 1;3(9):e172411-.
Dirix LY, Takacs I, Jerusalem G, Nikolinakos P, Arkenau HT, Forero-Torres A, Boccia R, Lippman ME, Somer R, Smakal M, Emens LA. Avelumab, an anti-PD-L1 antibody, in patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer: a phase 1b JAVELIN Solid Tumor study. Breast cancer research and treatment. 2018 Feb;167(3):671-86.

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PROCEDURES

Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Skin Cancer Treatment
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment

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FAQ's Related to Medical Oncologist

What does a medical oncologist do?

A medical oncologist specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer using non-surgical methods such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy. They also coordinate care with surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other specialists.

When should I see a medical oncologist?

You should see a medical oncologist if you have:

A confirmed cancer diagnosis
Suspected cancer that needs further investigation
Recurring cancer or complications from previous cancer treatment

What types of cancer do medical oncologists treat?

Medical oncologists treat all types of cancers, including but not limited to: gastrointestinal, breast, lung, blood cancers (leukaemia, lymphoma), skin cancers, prostate, and gynaecological cancers.

What treatments does a medical oncologist provide?

They provide drug-based cancer treatments, including:

Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Hormonal therapy

How is a medical oncologist different from a surgical or radiation oncologist?

Surgical oncologists: Remove tumours surgically.
Radiation oncologists: Treat cancer with radiation.
Medical oncologists: Treat cancer with drugs and systemic therapies, and manage overall cancer care.

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