In preparation for the new facilities being incorporated into their recently announced £7 million expansion, Dick White Referrals has appointed Dr Davide Berlato as Head of Oncology.
Speaking on behalf of the Specialist Referral Centre just outside Cambridge, Clinical Director Rob Foale said “we have been providing an excellent Oncology Service for many years, utilising our Specialists in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Soft Tissue Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging and Diagnostic Pathology. Now that we are planning to enhance our facilities with the addition of a linear accelerator, the appointment of a dedicated Head of Service is essential and we are delighted that Davide has joined us. We have no doubt that he will build a great team and add Oncology to our list of flagship services”.
The integration of disciplines at Dick White Referrals underpins the aim of reaching rapid diagnoses and instituting treatment as early as possible, which is very often the key to success in oncology cases. The on-site diagnostic pathology laboratory offers advanced techniques to diagnose and sub-classify tumours; and the imaging department, using CT and MRI modalities, can provide valuable information, including the extent of spread.
Successful management of oncology patients at Dick White Referrals often includes a combination of different treatment modalities, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, molecular-targeted treatments and immunotherapy. Dr Berlato said he is excited at the prospect of developing the service at DWR. “I am really looking forward to working within a truly multidisciplinary environment” he said “and I am happy to be joining the clinic at such an exciting period. The new expansion will provide me with state-of-the-art facilities and I am confident that we will be offering an unrivalled Oncology Service to the benefit of our professional colleagues, clients and patients.”
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