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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Over the past three years the ACP has been working closely with the GMC’s Curriculum Oversight Group to develop a curriculum that meets the requirements set out by ‘Shape of Training’, while continuing to provide the best care for cancer patients.
Useful new Acute Oncology GuidelinesPosted on
The UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) has developed an excellent new guideline to cover the initial management of Acute Oncology emergencies including immunotherapy and chemotherapy toxicity. The ACP is pleased to endorse it and you can download it here: The Acute Oncology Initial Management Guidelines
2018 Oncology Forum hosts the ACP AGMPosted on
Again, the Oncology Forum educational meeting is going to host the ACP Annual General Meeting. This time it is is Liverpool on the 14th and 15th June. You can find out details and register here.
New App to assist in managing Cancer EmergenciesPosted on
A great new free app is available now for iOS and Android. It should help improve the safe management of patients with cancer and so is highly recommended. It’s free to download now on iOS or Android devices. Search for “Acute Oncology Support”. Velindre Cancer Centre along with cancer specialists across Wales has developed a mobile application to help NHS staff t...Posted on
The ACP has collaborated with EBN Health to produce a series of well-received books on various aspects of oncology which you can purchase here. ACP members have edited and authored the publications. The current titles are: Problem Solving Through Precision Oncology, Problem Solving in Older Cancer Patients, Problem Solving in Acute Oncology, Problem Solving...