Dr Chris Nutting, Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Published September 3rd, 2010 | Last updated January 12th, 2012
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Consultant and Reader in Clinical Oncology. Director, Head and Neck Unit Royal Marsden Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic.

Dr Nutting specialises in the management of cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. of the head and neck, thyroidA gland in the neck that produces hormones with a role in controlling metabolism., thorax and other sites. He is an expert in solid cancer treatment with state of the art radiotherapyThe treatment of disease using radiation. techniques such as conformal and intensity modulated radiotherapy designed to reduce complications of treatment and improve cure rates.

Dr Christopher Nutting qualified from University College and Middlesex Hospital School of Medicine (University of London) in 1992. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) 1995 and Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (UK) 1998. He was awarded fellowship of European Society of Medical Oncology in 1999.

Personal Statement on own philosophy to patient care:

"My aims are to maximise the chance of cancer cure for my patients with innovative treatment schedules, optimal use of technological advances and cutting edge treatment approaches."

Articles: 

  • CyberKnife® – A Novel Treatment Solution

    By Dr Chris Nutting, Consultant Clinical OncologistContact

    Cancers can arise from any cellThe basic unit of all living organisms. in the body and therefore can take any form. When cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. forms a single solid tumourAn abnormal swelling. or mass, surgery can be straightforward, but what about when the cancer invades around other essential tissues and organs – especially in the head and neck? Many tumours, particularly of the head and neck have previously been effectively inoperable, and so major changes in treatment approach were needed.

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