Dr Diana Tait
MD, FRCP, FRCR
51 years of experience
London, SW3 6JJ
15 connections in healthcare
51 years of experience
London, SW3 6JJ
15 connections in healthcare
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About Dr Diana Tait
Dr. Tait has been a consultant at the Royal Marsden Hospital
since 1988. She has a long history in leadership roles, including governance
and quality, both at The Royal Marsden and in a national setting. Having served
as Registrar and Dean/Vice President in Oncology at the Royal College of
Radiology, and as a trustee for Bowel Cancer UK, her main leadership role is
now as a non-executive director for the Christie Hospital.
She has a strong background in research with most recent
work centred around Radiotherapy in rectal cancer for which she was-principal
investigator on two major studies in this area. She was one of the first to
investigate the watch and wait/deferral of Surgery approach for rectal cancer,
which has spared many patients with this disease from the prospect of a
permanent stoma.
Dr Tait’s main research interests focus around using new radiotherapy technologies to improve treatment delivery, reduce side effects and improve patient outcomes.
Subspecialties
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Breast Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Oesophageal Cancer
- Clinical Oncology
Areas of expertise
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 1345694
Education
University of Edinburgh
Medicine
Graduated 1975
Qualifications
MB ChB 1975 University of Edinburgh
Memberships:
- American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
- Bowel Cancer UK
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Medical Defence Union (The MDU)
- Royal College of Physicians
- Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
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Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Cigna
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- WPA
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£350Follow-up appointment
£200
Locations
The Royal Marsden - Chelsea
Fulham Road, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6JJ
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50 years as The Royal College of Radiologists: Dr Diana Tait and Dr Zeeshan Arif
Dr Diana Tait and Dr Zeeshan Arif reflect on 50 years of clinical oncology, noting enduring patient relationships, the transformative role of multidisciplinary teams and specialist nurses, and the rapid pace of change in the field. They stress preserving personal contact with patients while anticipating accelerated developments ahead.
10 November 2026
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Dr Diana Tait and Dr Zeeshan Arif - Relationships with Patients
Dr Diana Tait and Dr Zeeshan Arif discuss the everlasting importance of strong relationships between oncologists with patients, and with colleagues in the medical team.
10 November 2026
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Dr Diana Tait speaks English
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Dr Diana Tait primarily practices at The Royal Marsden - Chelsea, located at Fulham Road, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6JJ
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Dr Diana Tait is working Tuesday (08:30 - 14:00), Friday (15:00 - 17:00)
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