Consultant Clinical Oncology · Cornwall

Clear, expert cancer care with time to understand your options.

Private oncology consultations, second opinions and treatment advice from Dr Michael Rowe, with particular expertise in urological, upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers.

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Dr Michael Rowe, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Dr Michael RoweConsultant Clinical Oncologist
NHS base: Sunrise Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital
Independent private practiceDr Rowe's NHS role at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is included as professional background. Private appointments are separate from NHS care; There is currently no permanent private clinic location; this will be added once confirmed.
Professional registrationGMC 7280973
Private practiceInsurer-recognised · fee-assured provider
Data protectionData controller: Dr Michael Rowe

About

Evidence-based advice, explained clearly.

Mike is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, where he joined in June 2024. Born and raised in France, he moved to the UK in 2007 for medical training and completed his higher specialty training in Clinical Oncology in the South West Peninsula region in 2024.

He specialises in the treatment of urological, upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers. He has a strong interest in clinical research, having previously chaired a national trainee research collaborative, and is Principal Investigator on a number of clinical trials.

Alongside his clinical work, Mike has a particular interest in medical leadership and currently serves as the departmental Clinical Service Lead.

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Clinical expertise

Specialist oncology care

Consultations can focus on a new diagnosis, treatment choices, a second opinion or review of options at a complex point in care.

U

Urological cancers

Prostate, bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer, and kidney cancer.

GI

Upper GI & HPB

Oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic, hepatobiliary and liver malignancies.

RT

Advanced radiotherapy

Expertise in stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) and molecular radiotherapy within modern multimodality cancer care.

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How I can help

More time for difficult decisions.

A private consultation can complement your existing care by providing additional time to review the evidence and understand the options available.

01

Second opinions

Independent review of diagnosis, staging and recommended treatment.

02

Treatment planning

Radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer treatment and sequencing of therapies.

03

Complex decisions

Benefits, risks, side-effects, uncertainty and how these fit with your priorities.

04

Research & trials

Discussion of emerging evidence and the role of clinical trials where relevant.

“Oncology is increasingly complex. Good care means combining the best available evidence with a clear understanding of the person making the decision.”Dr Michael Rowe
Dr Michael Rowe in a library

Simply Oncology

Making cancer care easier to understand.

Mike co-hosts the weekly Simply Oncology podcast with Dr John McGrane. It is designed for patients, families, clinicians and anyone interested in cancer care, with conversations spanning all tumour sites.

The podcast explores cancer research, practical clinical questions, patient experience and new treatments in an accessible format.

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Appointments

Want to discuss a diagnosis or treatment plan?

Use the secure-minded initial enquiry form to request an appointment. Please keep the first message brief and do not send detailed medical records through the website.

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