Dr.Kathryn Banfill – Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Joined Christie as Consultant in Clinical Oncology in 2022
• Works at The Christie main site and at Christie at Macclesfield—treats patients with lung cancer with radiotherapy and systemic therapy
• Previously held post as CRUK Manchester Cancer Research Clinical Research Training Fellow in Radiotherapy Related Research group at University of Manchester
• Co-led the COVID-RT Lung project investigating radiotherapy during the COVID-19 era

Academic Contributions

• Co-principal investigator of RAPID-RT trial focusing on cardiac avoidance in thoracic radiotherapy
• Leads efforts to include underrepresented populations in clinical trials and to open trials across Christie sites
• Serves as educational supervisor for doctors in training and mentor in academic settings
• Member of the Royal College of Radiologists’ AI in Clinical Oncology group

Areas of Expertise

• Lung cancer radiotherapy — precise targeting and dose optimisation
• Integration of radiotherapy with systemic anticancer therapy
• Cardio-oncology — minimizing heart damage in thoracic radiotherapy
• Design and delivery of clinical trials in thoracic oncology
• Translational research addressing multimorbidity and long-term effects in lung cancer patients

Publications and Research

Patient Care Philosophy

• Patient-centred communication: explaining complex radiation plans in clear terms
• Balancing treatment efficacy and minimising harm — especially cardiac risks
• Inclusivity in trial design — ensuring underrepresented groups can benefit
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care combining oncology, cardiology, and research

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
• Member, Royal College of Radiologists AI in Clinical Oncology group
• Registered Consultant at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

FAQs

Is Dr Kathryn Banfill board-certified?

Yes — she holds FRCR and is qualified as a Consultant in Clinical Oncology.

What types of cancer does she treat?

She primarily treats lung (thoracic) cancers using radiotherapy and systemic therapies.

Does she treat international patients?

The Christie provides private care and may accept international referrals; Dr Banfill’s role is within the NHS system but private pathways are possible.

How long is a typical radiotherapy course?

Duration depends on cancer type and treatment protocol; courses may vary from few days (hypofractionated) to several weeks.

What languages does she speak?

Her professional language is English; public sources do not list other languages.

Is Dr Banfill active in research?

Yes — she leads and collaborates on trials like RAPID-RT and COVID-RT Lung, and publishes in thoracic oncology and cardio-oncology.

Does she consider heart safety in lung cancer radiotherapy?

Yes — one of her research priorities is cardiac avoidance, reducing radiation to heart structures to improve patient outcomes.