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Dr. Robert Allan Marsden

Dr. Robert Allan Marsden

Surgical Oncologist ·
, London, United Kingdom


Languages Spoken: English

Robert Allan Marsden is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

About Dr. Robert Allan Marsden

Condition Treated by Dr. Robert Allan Marsden

The conditions that Dr. Robert Allan Marsden treats are listed below:

  • Lung Cancer
  • Meningiomas
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ependymomas
  • Oral or Mouth Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors

Some women require surgery to remove the entire breast through mastectomy. The surgeons remove the breast tissues including nipple and the skin and the tissues that have the chest muscles. You may opt for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Robert Allan Marsden

Your symptoms depend on the type of cancer you are affected with, what is the stage, the location of cancer, and how far it has spread in the body. Cancer may cause any type of symptoms or signs. A sign can be seen by others, such as a fever, vomiting, and breathing. Symptoms can be perceived only by the person is suffering from the condition. Around 200 types of cancer are known till date and all these can cause different symptoms. Cancer can produce various symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:

  • Bone pain
  • A new cough that doesn't go away
  • Chest pain
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount
  • Headache
  • Hoarseness
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Shortness of breath

Operating hours of Dr. Robert Allan Marsden

You can see Dr Robert Allan Marsden between 11 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor is not available on Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Robert Allan Marsden

The list of popular procedures that Dr Robert Allan Marsden performs for cancer treatment is given below

  • Skin Cancer Treatment

The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The surgeon has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient has a speedy recovery. Minimally invasive surgery and open surgery are two ways of doing cancer surgery. In open surgery, a large incision is made to remove the tumor. In minimally invasive surgery, surgeons make a few small cuts to remove the tumor. The common techniques for minimally invasive surgery are laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery.

Qualification

  • FRCP

Work Experiences

  • St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Procedures Performed

Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
Skin Cancer Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Robert Allan Marsden is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in London, United Kingdom.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Robert Allan Marsden is one of the most sought after specialists in United Kingdom and has over years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

Surgical oncologists are specialists who have received training in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer through surgery. A surgical oncologist performs procedures like biopsy and surgery to remove cancerous tissues. In some cases, a surgical oncologist performs surgeries to find out parts of the body where cancer has spread. In special cases, the surgeons do preventive surgeries. Sometimes, additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation follow surgery. In these cases, surgical oncologists play an important role in providing care to the patients post-surgery.

The tests required before and during the consultation by a surgical oncologist include:

  • Cancer Screening
  • Biopsy
  • Imaging Tests
  • Physical Exam
  • Laboratory Tests

A biopsy is a procedure in which a piece of tissue from your body is removed to analyze it in a laboratory. It is an effective way to diagnose cancer.

Your primary doctor will refer you to a surgical oncologist when he finds your symptoms similar to that of cancer. The surgical oncologist will tell you to get some tests done to diagnose cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, the doctor will design your treatment plan which will include some surgical procedures. Consider seeking assistance from a surgical oncologist in the below-listed situations:

  1. Unusual cancer like head or neck cancer.
  2. Complex cancer can spread to multiple body parts.
  3. Cancer recurrence
  4. Cancer that is difficult to treat
  5. For in-depth evaluation and treatment plan
  6. You want a second opinion about cancer diagnosis

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