Medical Oncologist ·
The London Clinic , London, United Kingdom
28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Specialises in:
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Upload MRI/CT scans, laboratory reports, prescriptions, and previous medical records. Supported formats: PDF, JPEG, and DICOM.
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Receive a signed medical opinion with diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and next steps in a downloadable PDF.
If needed, our team can assist with a second opinion, hospital appointments, or medical travel arrangements.
Dr. Simon Hughes 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.
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, breast cancer, bladder cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, skin 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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