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Dr Roshan Agarwal

Consultant Medical Oncologist

About Dr Roshan Agarwal

Personal Profile

Dr Agarwal is a Consultant Medical Oncologist specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cancers, including gastrointestinal, gynaecological, and neuroendocrine tumours. 
He trained at the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research in London, where he completed a PhD. During this time, he also worked in Phase 1 clinical trials and novel drug development, at one of the world’s largest early-phase clinical trials units.

Following this, Dr Agarwal undertook a post-doctoral fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA (2007–2009) before returning to the UK. He later joined Imperial College London as a Consultant Medical Oncologist and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Hammersmith Hospital. In 2013, he moved to Northampton General Hospital, where he is the lead for Oncology research, and lead Medical Oncologist in gastrointestinal cancers, gynaecological cancers and neuroendocrine tumours.

Alongside his NHS role, Dr Agarwal sees private and insured patients at Three Shires Hospital in Northampton, offering access to specialist cancer care in a dedicated private setting.
The oncology unit at Three Shires Hospital has been rated ‘excellent’ by MQEM, reflecting high standards of care and patient experience.

Clinical approach and patient care

Dr Agarwal is committed to delivering holistic, patient-centred cancer care, combining clinical expertise with personalised treatment planning. His approach focuses on:

  • Accurate diagnosis and staging
  • Evidence-based treatment selection
  • Access to clinical trials where appropriate
  • Ongoing support throughout treatment

He divides his time between direct patient care, clinical trials, and research aimed at improving cancer outcomes.

Research and professional development

Dr Agarwal has a strong interest in cancer research, particularly in identifying novel biomarkers and targeted therapies. He has published more than 70 peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters in leading journals, including The Lancet, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Nature Reviews Cancer.

His work continues to contribute to the development of more effective and personalised cancer treatments.

Clinical interests

Dr Agarwal specialises in a broad range of cancers, including:

Gastrointestinal cancers

  • Oesophageal cancer
  • Gastric cancer (stomach cancer)
  • Duodenal cancer
  • Small bowel cancer
  • Appendiceal cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Rectal cancer

Hepato-pancreato-biliary cancers

  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer

Gynaecological cancers

  • Cervical cancer
  • Endometrial (uterine) cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Fallopian tube cancers
  • Primary peritoneal cancers

Neuroendocrine tumours 

  • Pancreatic NETs
  • Small bowel NETs
  • Appendiceal NETs
  • Neuroendocrine carcinomas

Treatments offered

Dr Agarwal provides a range of systemic cancer treatments, tailored to each patient. 

These include:

  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Immunotherapy

Treatment plans are based on the latest clinical evidence and tailored to achieve the best possible outcomes.

NHS and or University Posts

  • Northampton General Hospital
  • Kettering General Hospital 

Professional Memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians (London)
  • UK Society of Medical Oncology (UKSMO)
  • European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

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