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Prof Christopher Nutting is a world leading Consultant Oncologist based in London UK. Operating from his Central and West London practices, he specialises in the management of cancer of the head and neck, thyroid, thorax and other forms.

He is an expert in solid cancer treatment with state of the art radiotherapy techniques such as conformal and intensity modulated radiotherapy designed to reduce complications of treatment and improve cure rates.

Operating from his practice is in Central and West London, based at the Royal Marsden Hospital, as well as treating individuals in several other hospitals, Prof Christopher Nutting provides treatment to both private and NHS patients supported by highly experienced clinical teams.


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What is DES?

DES (diethylstilbestrol) is a synthetic form of the female hormone, oestrogen. It was prescribed between 1938 and 1971 to help women with certain complications of pregnancy. Use of DES declined following studies in the 1950s that showed it was not effective in preventing pregnancy complications. When given during the first 5 months of a pregnancy, DES can interfere with the development of the reproductive system in a foetus. For this reason, although DES and other estrogens may be prescribed for some medical problems, they are no longer used during pregnancy. 

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