Oncology: Resources to assist in your work as an oncologist.
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| 1 |  National Cancer Intelligence Network |
| Repository of cancer related data and analysis of datasets from the UK to help improve future practice and outcomes. | |
| 2 | Pallative Care Guidelines |
| The Palliative Care Guidelines developed by a collaboration of UK Cancer networks, and the Welsh Palliative Care Implementation Group. Additional material is provided by Dr Ian Back. | |
| 3 | British Oncology Pharmacy Association |
| Includes useful information and guidance surrounding systemic therapies. | |
| 4 | Tumour Staging Assistant |
| StageCRAFT. Brilliant little bit of software this which aids in working out the TNM staging of various cancer types. It was developed by UK radiologist Martin Crowe and is free to download. | |
| 5 | AJCC Cancer Staging |
| Download free quick reference guides for tumour staging from the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). | |
| 6 | UK Oncology Nursing Society |
| The website hosts some useful resources including training information for the Oncology/Haematology 24-Hour Triage: Rapid Assessment and Access Toolkit. | |
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Would you like to find out more about a career in Medical Oncology? The ACP held a webinar to allow participants to learn more about a rewarding career in this exciting and expanding specialty. This event was a great opportunity to find out about different training opportunities and what they involve, as well as hearing from a panel of experts including curre...Posted on
The RCR, RCP, RCN, RCPath and the ACP have published a briefing document urging the Government to use the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England to kick-start reform of how cancer multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) work. They say this is a critical opportunity to reform cancer decision-making, after past NHS England efforts to trial streamlining MDT meetings (MDTMs) suggested this would c...Posted on
Would you like to find out more about a career in Medical Oncology? The ACP held a webinar to allow participants to learn more about a rewarding career in this exciting and expanding specialty.
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In response to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill being debated in parliament, both the RCP and ACP/UKSMO have issued position statements.
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In late 2023 the ACP and the Faculty of Clinical Oncology at the RCR established a Joint Working Group (JWG) to develop plans for closer working between the two specialties in several key areas including policy, strategy, training and workforce development. At the outset it was agreed to review the work of the JWG after its first year of operation. A report, summarising ...Posted on
Save the date: this year's trainees meeting taking place on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 November in Leeds. Click here for more details.
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Want to find out more about a career in Medical Oncology? The ACP recently held a webinar to allow participants to learn more about a fulfilling career in this exciting and expanding specialty.
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From time to time the NHS Blood and Transplant Service issues alerts about low levels of blood stocks and asks hospitals to restrict the use of blood, to ensure that patients who need blood can receive a transfusion. The ACP and RCR have issued a joint statement with recommendations for oncology teams in such circumstances. The recommendations are available here.
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The ACP is hosting the UK’s only licensed Best of ASCO® event. An expert UK faculty will summarise and highlight some of the most significant treatment advances presented at the 2024 ASCO® Meeting.
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Annual meeting for both new consultants and final year trainees, all ACP members welcome.