The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust shared a post on LinkedIn:
“We are thrilled to announce that Dr Nicolò Matteo Luca Battisti, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Clinical Lead of the Senior Adult Oncology Programme, has been shortlisted for the health inequalities award at the Royal College of Physicians’ Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2026.
The awards – taking place tomorrow evening (July 9) – recognise physicians, teams and organisations whose dedication, innovation and leadership are making a real difference to patient care across the UK and beyond.
The Senior Adult Oncology Programme (SAOP) is leading a revolution in cancer care, reshaping how older people with cancer are assessed, treated and supported. With the UK’s ageing population and the rising incidence of cancer in later life, Dr Battisti’s work addresses one of the most pressing challenges in oncology.
By embedding comprehensive geriatric assessments and personalised, multidisciplinary interventions into routine care, Dr Battisti enables older patients to receive cancer treatment that is both safe and effective, often avoiding overtreatment, unplanned hospital admissions, and poor quality of life.
Under his leadership, the team works across disciplines to tailor treatment plans that consider frailty, cognitive function, physical performance and functional status, nutrition, social needs, and patient care goals and preferences.
We’re delighted to see the work of the Senior Adult Oncology Programme recognised, and we wish Dr. Battisti the best of luck at tomorrow’s awards.”
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