Dr Nick Plowman, Senior Consultant in Clinical Oncology
Dr Nick Plowman is the Senior Consultant in Clinical Oncology to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children. He was appointed Senior Lecturer to St. Mark’s Hospital for colorectal cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. and his interest in focal radiationEnergy in the form of waves or particles, including radio waves, X-rays and gamma rays. techniques has led to many research papers in neuro-oncology (adults and children).
Dr Plowman has a long term interest in optimising management of breast and prostateA gland that surrounds the urethra near the bladder. It produces a fluid that forms part of the semen. cancer – demonstrating the relevance of adrenal androgens in therapy: first establishing the role of glucocorticoid therapy as second line endocrine therapy in prostate cancer and first introducing aromatase inhibitors to Europe in breast therapy.
Dr Plowman has been Head of Department at St. Bartholomew’s since 1989. He has published around 300 research papers in radiotherapyThe treatment of disease using radiation. and clinical oncology.
Dr Plowman is also Clinical Director of the London CyberKnife Centre.
