Oncologist
Maidstone, ME19 4UA
Nothing prepares you for being told you have cancer. I've experienced first-hand in my own family the trauma that a cancer diagnosis, and treatment, causes to patients and the people close to them.
When patients are anxious and vulnerable they need kindness, empathy and somebody to listen and answer their questions, but above all, an experienced oncologist with good clinical judgement able to provide the best treatment.
My goal is to meet these needs and to be approachable and available for advice and support.
I qualified at The London Hospital Medical College in 1991. Four years later I entered oncology, training at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, The Middlesex and St. Bartholomew's Hospitals before becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists in 1998.
I interrupted my training to complete a Research Fellowship at Cancer Research UK's Gray Laboratory then broadened my experience with a spell as Consultant Radiation Oncologist in Christchurch, New Zealand.
In March 2004, I was appointed Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Kent Oncology Centre, Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
As Trustee of local charity Breast Cancer Kent, I have been closely involved in fund-raising to provide state-of-the-art equipment for the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Breast Care Centres.
I work with Macmillan and Breast Cancer Now, supporting these great charities providing support and information for patients.
I believe it is important to promote secondary breast cancer initiatives and my efforts in this arena have met with strong approval from professionals and patients.
As well as running a busy clinical practice treating breast and lung cancers, I have a special interest in providing patient-friendly information for patients, developing the innovative Breast Radiotherapy Information film, which was followed in 2014 by a film on chemotherapy. This is now used widely to educate patients in Kent and endorsed by the UK Chemotherapy Partnership.
More recently I designed and launched the Breast Cancer Kent patient information smartphone App with the team from Patient Journey App, the first for breast cancer in the UK. It has received excellent reviews and was nominated as finalist in the Macmillan Professional Excellence Innovation Awards, 2021.
I was appointed Clinical Director of Breast Oncology at GenesisCare in 2021.
I contribute to the Kent Oncology Centre programme of clinical audit and research, have publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, and have delivered presentations at national breast and lung cancer meetings.
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30 reviews
5
Dr Burcombe provided exceptional care and support. He made himself available whenever I had any concerns and always provided reassurance in a calm and caring manner.
5
Dr Burcombe was very very helpful and informative. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to explain the situation I was in. Even my surgeon didn’t explain things as well as Dr Burcombe did, I really appreciate all he did to help me…..
5
Dr Burcombe is always really friendly and compassionate. He reassures me and is very careful to explain my treatment and give me confidence in the outcomes of my condition. I am so glad I found the Genesis Centre..
5
Dealing with Cancer was the most daunting thing I have had to deal with in my life. Dr Burcombe was very easy to talk to and explained everything in an easy and logical manner. Making it all very easy to deal with and understanding the decisions I had to make without stress and anxiety. I like his straight forward attitude to be honest in his opinions and answering any questions given to him. He gave me all the time I wanted in appointments and didnt feel that I was rushed in any way. He made my experience in dealing with cancer and dealing with my way forward in life after, a lot easier with his understanding attitude.
5
I have been seeing Dr Burcombe for 10 years and always have appreciated his friendliness underlined by a practical, knowlegable and direct manner. We have become good friends, I always leave reassured that I am in good hands. I couldn't wish for a better consultant.
5
Reassuring, confident, empathetic style. Explained everything in terms that I could grasp. Loved the portal. Great engagement and surrounded by a top notch support team
5
Dr Barcombe really explained everything to me. He was clear, honest and reassuring. He took his time and I never felt rushed or that I was asking a silly question. Such a good experience at a difficult time.
5
Excelente
5
Helped greatly with coping with the trauma of the treatment process
5
Dr Burcombe has always been honest and clear with the situation and has enabled me to make decisions and within reason still feel in control of my body and situation
What are Dr Russell Burcombe's reviews like?
Dr Russell Burcombe's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 30 reviews
What languages does Dr Russell Burcombe speak?
Dr Russell Burcombe speaks English
Where is Dr Russell Burcombe located?
Dr Russell Burcombe primarily practices at GenesisCare Maidstone, located at 17 Kings Hill Avenue, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME19 4UA
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What are Dr Russell Burcombe working hours?
Dr Russell Burcombe is working Monday (09:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00), Thursday (09:00 - 17:00), Friday (09:00 - 17:00)
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