Dr James Mackay, Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist
Dr James Mackay
Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist
Dr James Mackay MA MD FRCP FRCPE
Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist
Dr Mackay is a recommended Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist
Dr James Mackay - Introduction
What is a genetic oncologist?
How accurate is genetic oncology?
How long does genetic sequencing take?
Why would I want to know if I had an increased risk of cancer?
How does genetic testing actually work?
What should a patient look for in a genetic counsellor?
What does a genetic counsellor do?
Do I need a referral for genetic cancer testing?
Would my private health insurance cover genetic testing?
What information do you need to know about my family in order to do a genetic test?
Evolution of genetic testing in the last few years
What other questions can I ask during the genetic testing consultation?
Areas of expertise
- Breast cancer
- Cancer screening
- Colorectal cancer
- Genetics and inherited cancer
- Gynaecological cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Recommendations for Dr Mackay
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Recommended by:
byDr Philip Joseph Posner, GP
❝An expert in cancer genetics. Excellent advice for women with family history of breast cancer, with clear explanations to patients.❞
byMiss Fiona MacNeill, Consultant Breast Surgeon
❝An expert colleague to call upon when patients are concerned about the effects of genetics and family history.❞
byMr Simon Marsh, Consultant Breast and General Surgeon
❝He is widely recognised as one of the best reconstructive surgeons in the field of breast reconstruction.❞
byMr Ali Noorani, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow & Upper Limb
❝Excellent clinician. Dr James Mackay is a highly recommended Geneticist.❞
❝An expert in cancer genetics. Excellent advice for women with family history of breast cancer, with clear explanations to patients.❞
byMiss Fiona MacNeill, Consultant Breast Surgeon
❝An expert colleague to call upon when patients are concerned about the effects of genetics and family history.❞
byMr Simon Marsh, Consultant Breast and General Surgeon
❝He is widely recognised as one of the best reconstructive surgeons in the field of breast reconstruction.❞
byMr Ali Noorani, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow & Upper Limb
❝Excellent clinician. Dr James Mackay is a highly recommended Geneticist.❞
About Dr James Mackay
GMC number: 2846244
Year qualified: 1983
Place of primary qualification: University of Edinburgh
Dr James Mackay is the only accredited consultant clinical genetic oncologist with a special interest in cancer genetics in the UK. His clinical interests include cancer genetics, inherited cancer, cancer screening, and the introduction of complex genetic tests into clinical cancer care.
Dr Mackay established regional cancer genetics services in East Anglia and North East Thames. He also developed a remote cancer genetics service using real-time tele-conferencing technology, based at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Mackay is an honorary senior lecturer in the Research Department of Oncology at The Cancer Institute, University College London. He was the clinical principal investigator of an evaluation of regular mammography in women under 50 with a family history of breast cancer, funded by the NHS Research and Development Programme. The results of this study have now been published. Furthermore, he initiated the Genetic Breast Cancer Trial, the first randomised trial of chemotherapy based on inherited genetic make-up in the world, focusing on women with breast cancer who carry a faulty breast cancer gene.
Dr Mackay's expertise encompasses a range of diseases, medical tests, and treatments, including BRCA testing, inherited genetic panel testing, and the use of somatic genetic tests to provide further prognostic information. He is also highly experienced in cancer genetics, family history clinics, and assessing family cancer risk.
Dr Mackay has been dedicated to advancing the field of cancer genetics since his appointment and continues to contribute significantly to both clinical practice and research.
Areas of expertise
- Genetics cancer
- Inherited cancer
- Cancer screening
- Cancer care
- Breast cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Gynaecological cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Professional memberships
Articles by Dr James Mackay
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❝Dr Peter Harper is a specialist in breast and ovarian cancer treatment.❞
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❝Superb relaxed manner with patients and reassuring in every way.❞
Prof. Rosalind Eeles, Clinical Oncology
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❝An expert clinician committed to first-class patient care.❞
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❝Mr Gerald Gui is an expert clinician and very friendly.❞
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