What is the difference between a medical and a radiation oncologist?

Medical oncologists treat cancer primarily with drug therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy).Radiation oncologists treat cancer using high-energy radiation to shrink or destroy tumors.

What treatments will I receive from each specialist?

Medical oncologist: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy.Radiation oncologist: External beam radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and advanced techniques like cardiac-sparing or image-guided radiotherapy.

Dr. Susan Cleator - Radiation and Medical Oncologist, United Kingdom: Online Consultation, Appointment, Reviews

About Dr. Susan Cleator

Dr Susan (Suzy) Cleator earned her first degree from Oxford University.
She completed extensive training in general and emergency medicine before specialising in oncology.
She completed a three-year PhD on genetic fingerprinting of breast cancers to predict treatment response at the Breakthrough Lab, affiliated with the Royal Marsden Hospital.
She continues to maintain an interest in genetic research related to breast cancer.
She primarily works as a clinician with a busy NHS practice (St Mary’s/Charing Cross) and private practice.
She remains active in clinical research in her disease sub-specialities: breast and colorectal cancers.
She has a significant publication record in breast and colorectal oncology.
She previously served on the Breast Cancer Studies Group, a national committee overseeing UK Breast Cancer Clinical Trials.
She collaborated with the radiotherapy unit at The London Clinic to make it the first in the UK to deliver cardiac-sparing breath radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer routinely.

Conditions treated by Dr. Susan Cleator

Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers

Area of Interest

Novel chemotherapy and biological agents
Pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) breast chemotherapy
Breast radiotherapy
Colorectal cancer chemotherapy
Colorectal radiotherapy

Qualification

BM BCh – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
BA – Bachelor of Arts
PhD – Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications (1)

FRCR – Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists

Memberships (1)

MRCP – Member of the Royal College of Physicians

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Procedures Performed

Brachytherapy

Chemotherapy

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)

Radiation Therapy

Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT)

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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.

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 Radiation Oncologist

Medical oncologists treat cancer primarily with drug therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy).
Radiation oncologists treat cancer using high-energy radiation to shrink or destroy tumors.

If you have a confirmed or suspected cancer diagnosis, recurrence, or complications from previous treatment.

Both types treat a wide range of cancers, including breast, gastrointestinal, lung, prostate, blood cancers, and skin cancers.

Medical oncologist: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy.
Radiation oncologist: External beam radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and advanced techniques like cardiac-sparing or image-guided radiotherapy.

Yes, both medical and radiation oncologists manage symptoms, pain, and quality of life, especially in advanced cancer stages.

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