Professional background
Dr Asma Sarwar graduated from University College London (UCL) in 2006. She was awarded the masters in oncology higher degree in 2017. She completed a 3 year clinical fellowship in brachytherapy at University College Hospitals and as part of this undertook a MD(res) at University College London which was awarded in 2022. She has been working at UCLH as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist since 2023 focusing on the treatment of gynaecological cancers.
Her specialist interests include treatment of gynaecological cancers (cervical, endometrial, vaginal and vulval cancers), advanced brachytherapy techniques and image guided photon radiotherapy as well as leading the Gynae Proton radiotherapy research programme at the new UCLH Proton unit. She is the RCR college tutor for clinical oncology trainees and is the Real World Evidence clinical lead within the trust.
Specialties
Research interests
Dr Asma Sarwar has a strong interest in the brachytherapy treatment of gynaecological cancers. Her MD(res) research has focused on the use of brachytherapy in the treatment of cervical cancer.
Languages spoken
Urdu
Publications
Mactier KE, Baxter MA, Peters AL, Fair K, Hannington L, Robertson J, Wood GE, Sarwar A, Bishr MK, Webb R, Al-Zubaidi M, Eastlake L, Lankester K, McInerney S, Creedon H, Stillie AL, Purshouse K; National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research. TOURISM study (Treatment Outcomes in UteRIne SarcoMa): a 10-year retrospective evaluation of practice in the UK. BMJ Open. 2024 Dec 26;14(12):e094838. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-094838. PMID: 39725428; PMCID: PMC11683892.
Sarwar A, Eminowicz G. Radiotherapy induced ureteric stenosis in locally advanced cervical cancer: A review of current evidence. Brachytherapy. 2024 Jul-Aug;23(4):387-396. doi: 10.1016/j.brachy.2024.03.002. Epub 2024 Apr 19. PMID: 38643044.
Sarwar A, Syed L, Patel K, Reid I, Abonyi E, Banas N, Lowe G, Bryant L, Hoskin P. Image-guided Interstitial Brachytherapy in the Treatment of Primary and Recurrent Vulvovaginal Gynaecological Malignancies. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2024 Jan;36(1):6-11. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2023.10.051. Epub 2023 Oct 29. PMID: 37923687.
Sarwar A, Lalli N, Eminowicz G. Ureter dose optimization during image guided brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Brachytherapy. 2022 Jul-Aug;21(4):397-404. doi: 10.1016/j.brachy.2022.02.004.Epub 2022 Apr 11. PMID: 35422401.
Sarwar A, Lalli N, Aughwane P, Eminowicz G. Feasibility of ureter delineation and dose recording in the assessment of ureteric stenosis during brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Brachytherapy. 2021 Jul-Aug;20(4):755-764. doi: 10.1016/j.brachy.2021.03.007. Epub 2021 Apr 26. PMID:33926834.
Sarwar A, Van Griethuysen J, Waterhouse J, Dehbi HM, Eminowicz G, McCormack M. Stratified follow-up for endometrial cancer: a move to more personalized cancer care. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2021 Dec;31(12):1564-1571. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2021-002903. Epub 2021 Nov 18. PMID: 34795021.
Sarwar A, English S, Papastavrou Y, Thompson A (2020). Impact of brachial plexus movement during radical radiotherapy for head and neck cancers: The case for a larger planning organ at risk volume margin. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 19 (2), 103-107. Doi:10.1017/S1460396919000499