Going the extra mile
Our international team offers clinical and cultural support to patients from around the globe who come to The Royal Marsden for world-renowned treatment. We meet some of the team and the patients they’ve helped
Q&A Miss Jennifer Rusby
Miss Jennifer Rusby is one of the leading breast cancer surgeons at The Royal Marsden.
Award-winning approaches
The Royal Marsden’s success in an unprecedented four categories at the 2018 LaingBuisson Awards, which recognise excellence in private healthcare, is a validation of the exceptional work we do across cancer treatment and care. Here, we take a closer look at the areas we have been commended for
Leading edge
The Royal Marsden is pioneering the latest radiotherapy treatments, with state-of-the-art machines such as CyberKnife and the MR Linac delivering significant improvements
Dr Alistair Ring, Consultant in Medical Oncology
Recently nominated for the LaingBuisson Rising Star award, Dr Alistair Ring, Consultant in Medical Oncology, is one of the leading breast experts at The Royal Marsden.
Putting patient safety first
The Royal Marsden offers private patients the unique benefits of an NHS hospital, including a robust system of governance that ensures treatments are safe and effective improve quality of care for both
In safe hands
Our anaesthetists aren’t limited to simply providing anaesthesia during surgery. In fact, these clinicians play a vital role in patient care and safety.
New recruit for robotic surgery
A new robotic surgery fellow has joined The Royal Marsden as part of our unique programme to train the multidisciplinary robotic surgeons of the future.
The pioneer of high-tech treatments
The Royal Marsden’s expertise in radiotherapy helped clinch a prestigious award last year – and we are not resting on our laurels
Our surgeons trial augmented reality
The Royal Marsden is trialling the use of augmented reality during robotic surgery for patients with prostate, testicular or kidney cancer.
Lymph node study success
Using a fluorescent green dye alongside robotic surgical technology can help to identify sentinel lymph nodes affected by cancer, according to new research from The Royal Marsden.
Fast. Accurate. Local. One stop breast diagnosis in Sutton.
Our private one-stop breast clinic at The Royal Marsden, Sutton, offers a specialist screening and diagnostic service to private patients with breast symptoms
A new era
Advances in lung cancer treatment over the past decade have transformed outcomes for patients, even when surgery isn’t possible
In charge at Granard House
Granard House, The Royal Marsden’s dedicated private wing for inpatients in Chelsea, has been split into three specialist wards to improve the patient experience.
Dynamic duo
Mr Myles Smith, Consultant General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist, and his wife, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Kara Heelan, are working together for the first time to enable faster assessment for suspected skin cancer case
Working as a unit
The Royal Marsden’s Urology Unit strives to be the best, from rapid diagnosis and advanced scans to personalised treatment plans, leading robotic surgery and improved follow-up care
A stitch in time
The Royal Marsden is renowned for pioneering new surgical techniques for removing cancerous tissue while preserving aesthetic outcomes and quality of life for patients
Q&A: Dr Naureen Starling, Consultant Medical Oncologist
Dr Naureen Starling is a Consultant Medical Oncologist based in The Royal Marsden’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Unit, where she specialises in the treatment of patients with oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic, neuroendocrine and colorectal cancers
The nuclear option: state-of-the-art molecular imaging
The Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT uses scientific expertise and state-of-the-art technology in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
The future of surgery, today
The Royal Marsden was the first hospital in England to introduce the da Vinci robotic surgical systems, revolutionising the way we treat cancer patients.
A new Medical Director
Private Care at The Royal Marsden has a new Medical Director – Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon Mr Thomas Ind
Q&A: Dr Nick Mooney, Clinical Psychologist
Dr Nick Mooney works within Psychological Support Services at The Royal Marsden, treating adult patients who are experiencing psychological distress related to their cancer diagnosis or treatment.
When speed is of the essence: our Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre
One of the most advanced centres of its kind in the UK, the Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre in Chelsea now offers extended opening hours and extra capacity for private patients.
Awards abound for Royal Marsden staff
The Paediatric Drug Development team has been highly commended at this year’s British Medical Journal Awards for its work in enabling paediatric patients to go on early-phase clinical trials in the Oak Centre for Children and Young People.
Breast cancer: expertise side by side
The Royal Marsden pioneered the multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer. Here, specialists from the Breast Unit in Sutton explain how having all disciplines on one site can be hugely beneficial for private patients
Providing support at every step
Our new Private Care Centre offers patients a streamlined and convenient point of contact for queries and advice prior to treatment
Skin cancer: below the surface
Patients with any form and stage of skin cancer are treated by a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, medical oncologists and specialist nurses at The Royal Marsden
Q&A: Dr Matthew Brown
As a consultant specialising in pain medicine and anaesthetics, Dr Matthew Brown, Consultant in Pain Management and Anaesthetics, takes a holistic approach to the management of cancer-related pain
MR Linac on target
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, opened the UK’s first MR Linac in Sutton in November
New accolades for the hospital
Private Care at The Royal Marsden has won two prestigious LaingBuisson Awards, which celebrate excellence in healthcare
Hospitals join forces to boost lung service
Private patients are now able to benefit from a joint lung service between The Royal Marsden and Royal Brompton Hospital
Q&A: Lois Nyakotyo, Matron for Private Outpatients
Lois Nyakotyo is the new Matron for Private Outpatients and the Private Patient Medical Day Unit in Chelsea. Here, she talks about the importance of compassionate care
Comfort, space and privacy
Take a look inside the newly refurbished private patient areas at The Royal Marsden in Sutton
Meet Mr M Asif Chaudry, consultant surgeon
Mr M Asif Chaudry is a consultant surgeon specialising in oesophageal and gastric cancers at The Royal Marsden
Advanced technology
The Royal Marsden provides world-class radiotherapy services at its hospitals in Chelsea and Sutton. Improved techniques and new technologies are leading to major advances in treatment
Ahead of the curve
From diagnosis and treatment to research, The Royal Marsden’s Head and Neck Unit is recognised worldwide for its work with patients with tumours of the mouth, throat, neck and head
Q&A: Meet our new consultants
Three new consultants are now offering clinics to private patients at The Royal Marsden
An expert team: specialised diagnosis
Effective treatment relies on the accurate diagnosis of a tumour type. The Royal Marsden’s Histopathology Department is a crucial factor in this process
Pioneering yet personal
The Royal Marsden’s Gynaecology Unit is made up of a multidisciplinary team of experts. We meet members of the team as they describe advances in personalised treatment and care
Meet Camilla Boyd, Ward Sister for the Private Care Surgical Unit
Camilla Boyd is the Ward Sister for the Private Care Surgical Unit at The Royal Marsden
Meet Dr Fiona McDonald, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Dr Fiona McDonald is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist in The Royal Marsden's Lung Unit
Taking on rare cancers
Sarcomas present a real challenge for oncologists due to their rarity and variety. But The Royal Marsden’s renowned Sarcoma Unit is making huge strides in the treatment of these tumours
Meet May Arafah, International Advocate for Private Care patients
May is the International Advocate for Private Care patients at The Royal Marsden
Understanding blood cancers: a joined-up approach
The Royal Marsden’s Haemato-oncology Unit offers patients of all ages a unique treatment package, from diagnosis to donor matching and post-transplant care
Meet our plastic surgeons: rebuilding lives
Each year, The Royal Marsden carries out more than 630 procedures involving a plastic surgeon, helping patients to regain their quality of life following cancer treatment.
Meeting the challenge of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common form of male cancer in the UK, and The Royal Marsden has become a world-renowned Centre of Excellence for diagnosis and treatment of the disease
New private clinics on offer
World-leading urological surgeons Mr Declan Cahill and Mr Erik Mayer are now offering clinics in Chelsea, alongside Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon Miss Jennifer Rusby
First in the UK for genetic testing
The Royal Marsden is the first centre in the UK to offer the Prosigna genetic test to establish the risk of breast cancer recurrence
Q&A: Putting patients first
We speak to Sofia Colas, Director of Operations for Private Care, and Lisa Page, Private Care Service Manager
Relief efforts
Dr John Williams, Consultant Anaesthetist and Head of Pain Management at The Royal Marsden, explains how his team helps patients to cope with the often painful side effects of cancer.
Staff focus: Dr Tim Wigmore
Dr Wigmore is a Consultant Anaesthetist, Intensivist in the Critical Care Unit and Chief Clinical Information Officer at The Royal Marsden
Meet Nicola Roche, Consultant Breast Surgeon
Miss Nicola Roche has developed an ‘oncoplastic’ approach to breast surgery that combines the oncological principles of cancer removal with the plastic surgical techniques of breast reconstruction.