Meet the Team

St Luke's has a large team of experienced and specialist staff.  Our oncology services are led by the Clinical Director Dr Marianne Illsley and Associate Director Nichola Moore. 

Our team of oncologists are all specialists in the treatment of various cancers and are supported by a team of other doctors, including Specialist Registrars and Senior House Officers.

Dr Marianne Illsley
Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Clinical Director
Specialties:  Lung and Upper GI Malignancies; and Lymphoma
Extension 6827

Dr A Creak
Locum Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Neurology Malignancies
Extension 6823

Dr Sebastian Cummins
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties: Gastrointestinal Malignancies
Extension 6812

Dr Sharadah Essapen
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Malignancies
Extension 6807

Dr Teresa Guerrero-Urbano
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Urology and Head & Neck Malignancies
Extension 6823

Dr Stephen J Houston
Consultant Medical Oncologist & Chemotherapy Lead
Specialties: Breast Malignancies and Malignant Melonoma
Extension 6744

Dr Sara Khaksar
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Lung and Urological Malignancies (including Brachytherapy)
Extension 6823

Dr Robert Laing
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Breast and Urological Malignancies (including Brachytherapy)
Extension 6825

Dr Gary W Middleton
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Specialties:  GI, colorectal and lung
Extension 6874

Dr Agnieszka Michael
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Specialities: Ovarian Cancer and urological malignancies
Extension: 6822

Dr Julian Money-Kyrle
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties: Urological Malignancies
Extension 6800

Dr Anthony J Neal
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Breast Malignancies
Extension 6767

Professor Hardev Pandha
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Specialties: Urological and Kidney Malignancies; and Melanoma
Extension 6827

Dr Alex Stewart
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Malignancies
Extension 6812

Dr Stephen J Whitaker
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Head & Neck Lymphoma; CNS; Skin and Breast Malignancies
Extension 6814

Dr F Saleh
Associate Specialist - Clinical Oncologist
Specialties:  Breast and Gynaecological Malignancies
Extension 6744

All of the consultants have a medical secretary who can be contacted on the extension numbers listed above.

Diagnostic Radiographers are specialist staff trained to take images and perform scans for use in diagnosing health problems. Some of these staff specialise further to work in areas such as Nuclear Medicine.

Health Care Assistants work within St Luke's Cancer Centre to support trained staff in all treatment areas. They wear dark blue trousers and pale grey tunics.

Medical Physics work behind the scenes assisting the doctors and radiographers in planning your radiotherapy treatment and performing quality assurance on the treatment machines.  For further information regarding their role, please click here.

Nursing Staff are experienced in cancer care and work with the doctors in our clinical areas. They administer treatments such as chemotherapy and blood transfusions and are there to support you during your treatment. The nurses wear light or dark blue dresses or tunics.

There are also Clinical Nurse Specialists in the St Luke's Cancer Centre to offer support and answer your questions specific to your area of treatment and Research Nurses who may talk to you about clinical trials that are available.

Nutrition and Dietetics
If you have any concerns about maintaining your weight, are unsure whether to take vitamin and mineral supplements or have any other queries regarding your diet, there is a team of specialist dieticians available to advise you on any aspect of food and nutrition during your treatment, and can help match your nutrition to your specific needs. You may be referred to a dietician as part of your treatment or you can ask to be referred to one. 

Alternatively, you can refer yourself directly. Please ask a member of staff or contact us on 01483 464119 or rsch.dietitians@nhs.net. Referral forms are also available in St Luke's for you to complete and hand in to reception.

Pharmacists prepare your chemotherapy and dispense other medication that you may need whilst receiving treatment. They are able to offer advice on how to take your medicines and answer any questions you may have on your current medication.

Phlebotomists are trained staff that take blood samples for analysis, called blood tests.

Porters undertake many roles and provide assistance to both patients and staff within St Luke's Cancer Centre.  The porters wear navy blue trousers and tops.

A Private Patient Co-ordinator provides assistance to private patients undergoing a course of radiotherapy and is located in the Radiotherapy Department on Level A. Information for radiotherapy private patients can be found here.

Radiotherapy Assistants work to assist the radiographers in all areas of the radiotherapy department and wear white tunics with no trim and navy blue trousers.  

Receptionists will greet you and check you in, check your details and book further appointments for you.

Social Services Staff offer an assessment and care planning service for people in need of community care.

Technical Staff  ensure all radiotherapy machines are in full working order on a daily basis and regularly maintain the equipment.  The technical staff wear grey polo shirts and black trousers.

Therapeutic Radiographers are specialist staff trained to plan and deliver your radiotherapy and will be able to help with any questions you have or advice or support you may need during your radiotherapy treatment. Their uniform is a white dress or tunic with blue trim and navy blue trousers. For further information on radiotherapy, click here.