The Oncology Service in St James’s Hospital provides a comprehensive service for patients with cancer. If you or a family member has a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of cancer, your plan of care will be discussed and a treatment plan will be agreed at a multidisciplinary meeting. The best available care is facilitated by the development of newer services, including molecular diagnostics, PET/CT scanning and on site radiation therapy. The service aims to enhance the quality of life for patients and reduce cancer-related deaths by improving cancer therapies through research.

  • The Medical Oncology Service at St James's Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with cancer. This service specialises in the diagnosis, treatment  and management of cancer using systemic anti cancer therapies(SACT) such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy. SACT is administered both as a day case and for inpatients, ensuring tailored care. Treatment is delivered in specialised areas including the Haematology Oncology Day Centre (HODC), Donal Hollywood ward and Private One.

    The team is made up of highly skilled medical oncologists, nurses and support staff who work closely with patients to create personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific type and stage of cancer. The service is part of a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with other departments like radiation oncology, surgical oncology, pathology and radiology to ensure holistic care.

    The Oncology Service provides inpatient and outpatient systemic anti cancer therapy (SACT), non-surgical treatment for cancer and supportive care. Oncology consultants, registrars, nurse managers and their teams provide specialised services to patients with cancers.

    Key features of the Medical Oncology Service includes:

    Comprehensive Cancer Care- 

    From diagnosis to survivorship, the team supports patients through all stages of their cancer journey

    Access to Advanced Treatments-

    Patients benefit from the latest innovations in cancer therapy, including access to clinical trials

    Patient Centered Approach-

    A focus on compassionate care that prioritises patient needs, quality of life and psychological support

    Support Services-

    A range of supportive care options, including palliative care, nutrition counselling and psychosocial support

    By collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, the Medical Oncology Service ensures holistic and seamless care with a commitment to improving outcomes and providing the best possible experience for patients and families.

     

     

     

     

  • The Medical Oncology Service  includes consultants, registrars and senior house officers. The nursing team consists of clinical nurse managers, staff nurses, nurse specialists and health care attendants. The service is supported by a dedicated pharmacy team, supportive care and administrative staff.

    Consultants: 

    • Dr Cliona Grant- Medical Oncologist with an interest in Head and Neck Cancer/ Lymphoma
    • Prof Karen Cadoo- Medical Oncologist with an interest in Gynaecology Cancer/ Cancer Genetics
    • Dr Niamh Coleman- Medical Oncologist with an interest in  Breast Cancer / Cancer Genetics
    • Prof Patrick Forde- Medical Oncologist with an interest in Lung Cancer
    • Dr Sinead Cuffe- Medical Oncologist with an interest Lung Cancer
    • Prof David Gallagher-  Medical Oncologist with an interest in Colorectal Cancer /Cancer Genetics
    • Dr Emily Harrold-  Medical Oncologist with an interest in Oesphageal, Gastric and Hepatobiliary Cancers /Cancer Genetics
    • Dr Fergal Kelleher- Medical Oncologist with an interest in Malignant Melanoma
    • Prof Maeve Lowery-  Medical Oncologist with an interest in Oesphageal, Gastric and Hepatobiliary Cancers
    • Dr Dearbhaile O' Donnell-  Medical Oncologist with an interest in Ovarian Cancer /Prostate Cancer
    • Dr Ciara O' Hanlon Brown- Medical Oncologist with an interest in Breast Cancer
    • Dr Scheryl Alken- Medical Oncologist with an interest in Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)

    Advanced Nurse Practitioners

    • Catherine O' Brien - ANP in Survivorship 
    • Laura Sweeney - Oesphageal, Gastric and Hepatobiliary Cancers
    • Antonia Tierney - Breast Cancer, Oesphageal, Gastric and Hepatobiliary Cancers

    Clinical Nurse Specialists

    • June Gleeson- Lung cancer
    • Ramona O' Sullivan/ Andrea Ferguson- Lymphoma/ Head and Neck/ Melanoma
    • Deirdre Neill- Oesphageal, Gastric and Hepatobiliary Cancers
    • Aideen Cowhey- Gynaecology, Prostate Cancer
    • Erin Montejo- Colorectal Cancer
    • Alex Stanley-Breast Cancer

    Administration team

    • Ciara Kavanagh-Dr Grant / Dr Kelleher/Prof Lowery 
    • Julia Radelow-Prof Karen Cadoo/ Dr O Donnell
    • Emily Murphy-Dr Niamh Coleman/Dr O Hanlon Brown
    • Anne-Marie Dolan-Dr Sinead Cuffe/Prof Patrick Forde., 
    • Hayley Doyle-Prof David Gallagher/ Dr Emily Harrold 

     

    • Dr Grant Secretary- grantsec@stjames.ie
    • Prof Karen Cadoo- cadoosecmedonc@stjames.ie
    • Dr Niamh Coleman- ncolemansec@stjames.ie
    • Prof Patrick Forde-PaForde@stjames.ie
    • Dr Sinead Cuffe-cuffesec@stjames.ie
    • Prof David Gallagher- profgallaghersec@stjames.ie
    • Dr Emily Harrold- okanesec@stjames.ie
    • Dr Fergal Kelleher- fkellehersec@stjames.ie
    • Prof Maeve Lowery- lowerysec@stjames.ie
    • Dr Dearbhaile O' Donnell- odonnellsec@stjames.ie
    • Dr Ciara O' Hanlon Brown -drohanlonbrownsec@stjames.ie
    • Dr Sheryl Alken- SAlken@stjames.ie
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