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Dr Russell Burcombe
2021-05-04
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4th May 2021
Dr Burcombe is a great listener, very understanding and compassionate. I feel very lucky to have him as my oncologist.
Dr Russell Burcombe
2021-05-04
Person
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5
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4th May 2021
I have been a patient of Dr Burcombe since June 2018 and I have nothing but the highest praise for him. His care and humour saw me through a difficult and frightening time. He has reassured me through some scares and is always available should I need to speak with him. He is the oncologist that everyone wants. I have met fellow breast cancer sufferers who are always jealous that he is my oncolgist.
Dr Russell Burcombe
2021-05-04
Person
5
5
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4th May 2021
I am very happy with the care and treatment I have received from Dr Burcombe. He has taken time to explain every treatment option in detail and suggested the most appropriate course of treatment for me. He has given me lots of reliable information and listened to my concerns, answering my questions in full.
Dr Burcombe’s professional, efficient and easy manner makes me feel reassured and I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Dr Russell Burcombe
2021-05-04
Person
5
5
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4th May 2021
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Dr Russell Burcombe
2021-05-04
Person
5
5
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4th May 2021
Dealing with Breast Cancer was frightening, however I had no need to worry at all with my oncology care. Russell, you are an amazing man, kind, caring, full of the answers I needed, and always there to answer those questions. The support you gave me, and still do is invaluable, and I will eternally be grateful for having you as my Oncologist. Thank you.
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- Oncology
Profile
I qualified at The London Hospital Medical College in 1991.
Four years later I entered oncology, training at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, The Middlesex and St. Bartholomew’s Hospitals before becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists in 1998.
I interrupted my training to complete a Research Fellowship at Cancer Research UK’s Gray Laboratory then broadened my experience with a spell as Consultant Radiation Oncologist in Christchurch, New Zealand.
In March, 2004, I was appointed Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Kent Oncology Centre, Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW).
As Trustee of Breast Cancer Kent, I have been closely involved in fund-raising to provide state-of-the-art equipment for the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Breast Care Centres.
I work closely with Macmillan, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now, supporting these great charities providing support and information for patients.
I believe it is important to promote secondary breast cancer initiatives and my efforts in this arena have met with strong approval from professionals and patients.
I contribute to the Kent Oncology Centre programme of clinical audit and research, have publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, and have delivered presentations at national breast and lung cancer meetings.
