Dr Catherine Shankland

Dr Catherine Shankland is an experienced Consultant Clinical Oncologist who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care for individuals diagnosed with various forms of cancer. Working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary clinical teams, she oversees non-surgical cancer management, focusing on personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's diagnostic profile. Her empathetic and reassuring approach ensures that patients and their families feel supported, fully informed, and confident at every stage of their treatment journey.

In her clinical practice, Dr Shankland focuses on several specialised fields within Oncology, including acute oncology services, skin malignancies, carcinoma of unknown primary, and hepato-pancreato-biliary cancers, such as biliary tract and pancreatic tumours. She is adept at managing acute cancer-related complications and directing systemic anti-cancer therapies, including chemotherapy and targeted medical treatments, aimed at achieving optimal clinical outcomes while maintaining overall quality of life.

Dr Shankland completed comprehensive higher medical training and specialist post-graduate education in Clinical Oncology, acquiring full registration with national medical bodies and professional associations. Beyond her day-to-day clinical duties, she actively participates in oncology research, regional cancer protocol initiatives, and clinical trial collaborations designed to refine therapeutic strategies and advance patient care standards.

Through close collaboration with surgical teams, radiologists, clinical nurse specialists, and palliative care professionals, Dr Shankland delivers seamlessly co-ordinated care. Her ongoing commitment to clear communication, clinical excellence, and compassionate guidance helps patients navigate complex diagnoses with clarity and peace of mind.