ACP and UKAOS Acute Oncology Workshop 10 November
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The ACP and UKAOS are collaborating to hold an Acute Oncology workshop in Leeds.
Oncology
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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Webinar on Training in Medical Oncology
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Want to find out more about a career in Medical Oncology? If you missed the live webinar, the recording can be found here.
New free Genomics e-learning resource
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The ACP has collaborated with the RCR to develop a brand new e-learning resource on the Fundamentals of Cancer Genomics, targeted at medical and clinical oncologists, as well as HCPs involved in the care of patients with cancer.
FREE FOR ACP MEMBERS - ADVANCES IN BIOTHERAPIES WORKSHOP
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Friday 14 October 2022 @ Hilton Leeds City Hotel, Leeds.
This workshop aims to highlight some of the new advances in the rapidly expanding field of biotherapies. This includes immunotherapies and novel indications, cellular therapies and technologies and advances in liquid biopsies. Presentations by leading experts will be facilitated with the case-based discussion and interactive panel discussions regarding developments and patients' cancer care.
Join the ACP for the FREE Best of SABCS® UK 2022 - Monday 31st January 6.30pm
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This online event will present a summary of the most significant treatment advances presented at the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium®. Presentations will be given by key opinion leaders and focus on the latest research with in-depth analysis and discussion to improve the current standard of cancer care in breast cancer. Registration for the event is FREE and is now open, final pr...Read More...
COVID-19 Vaccine for pts on SACT: Updated Clinician FAQs and Guidance
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The UK Chemotherapy Board has produced a guidance document which addresses key questions raised by health care professionals relating to the administration of the Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AZ and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in patients on SACT. Updated in December 2021. A link to the document is here.Read More...
Join the ACP for the Best of ASCO® 2021 - Monday 5th July 4.00-6.30pm
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The ACP is delighted to be hosting the first officially licensed Best of ASCO event in the UK, in collaboration with OncologyEducation. The livestreaming cross-tumour event will summarise the most significant treatment advances presented at the 2021 ASCO Meeting. Chaired by Professors David Cunningham and Samreen Ahmed, panelists will provide a comprehensive overview of ASCO 2021 includi...Read More...
New Guidance Documents from the UK Chemotherapy Board
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The UK Chemotherapy Board has issued new guidance on:
- Monitoring of blood sugar levels on patients on SACT or steroids
- The ambulatory pathway for patients presenting with LRFN
ACP Poll on Closer Working with Clinical Oncology
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The ACP recently surveyed its members for their views on closer collaboration between medical and clinical oncology, with the poll subsequently shared with medical oncology colleagues who may not be ACP members. The poll is now closed. We would like to encourage all medical oncologists (consultants and trainees) to join the ACP (or re-join, if your membership has lapsed).&n...Read More...
ACP Position Statement on COVID-19 and Cancer Care (Updated Feb 2021)
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The ACP acknowledges the enormous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society, the entire UK health service, and especially on the provision of cancer care. With many lessons already learned from the first peak, we are now in a better position to use this knowledge to help inform and adapt our clinical practice and overcome the challenges of continuing to provide and maintain safe and effecti...Read More...