Raha West
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Raha West is a clinical researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of anaesthesiology and oncology, focusing on how perioperative interventions might influence long-term cancer outcomes. Her primary research area investigates the role of anaesthetic techniques—particularly intravenous lidocaine—in modulating the surgical stress response, which is known to promote the dissemination and proliferation of circulating tumour cells. Her most notable contribution is the FLICOR trial protocol, a pioneering pilot study designed to assess the feasibility of a randomised clinical trial examining whether perioperative intravenous lidocaine can reduce colorectal cancer recurrence after curative surgery. This work addresses a profound clinical challenge: the fact that a small number of undetectable circulating tumour cells often persist before surgery, and the surgical stress response may inadvertently accelerate their spread. With 3 citations to this foundational protocol, West’s research has already sparked interest in the anaesthesia-oncology community. Her work is notable for bridging two traditionally separate fields, offering a potential low-cost, accessible intervention that could transform standard perioperative care. For students and researchers, West exemplifies how rigorous feasibility studies can pave the way for practice-changing trials in cancer survivorship.
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