September 30, 2013
Source: ECCO: European Cancer Organisation
Publication Type: Report
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Date of Publication: July 2013
In a Nutshell: The Oncopolicy forum was held in 2012 and aimed to identify the challenges of personalised cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The main messages of the presentations and discussions were as follows: databases and information-sharing; molecular screening and diagnostics; evidence-based development of targeted therapies; assessment of cost-effectiveness of current and new treatments; innovative and sustainable approaches to research; multidisciplinarity and patients as key partners; and multi-stakeholder partnerships and networks.
Length of Publication: 21 pages.
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Posted by Laura Drummond
November 15, 2012
Source: British Journal of Cancer & Macmillan
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Date of Publication: August 2012
Publication Type: Article
In a nutshell: This paper aims to provide long-term projections of cancer prevalence in the United Kingdom. Currently, there are 2 million cancer survivors living in the UK and in recent years there has been an annual increase of 3%. This means that there will be a substantial increase in the number of “cancer survivors” in the future as well as related pressures on the health service.
Alongside these findings, Macmillan have warned in this report that there could be as many as 4.1 million older people living with cancer in the UK by 2040. The biggest increase will be in women’s lung cancer, which will more than double. This will also see a significant impact on health care services as well as the treatment that patients can expect. Macmillan recommend that effective assessment of older people, short-term support to help inform treatment preference and training of healthcare professionals can help anticipate future figures.
Length of publication: 7 pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by Alex Williams
November 15, 2012
Source: Department of Health
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Date of Publication: November 2012
Publication Type: Report
In a nutshell: This report, aimed at commissioners and service providers, outlines the current position of radiotherapy services in the United Kingdom. It also assesses whether the metrics established in a 2007 report by the National Radiotherapy Advisory Group (NRAG) are still current.
The report makes anticipations and recommendations for the development of radiotherapy services up until 2020 and this includes some of the following:
- an increase in the widespread use of image fusion and contrast for radiotherapy planning
- an increased role for radiologists to improve quality control and planning practice through volume definition
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMR) and Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGR) will be available to all patients who will benefit from such treatment
- There should be consideration for Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in all future work programmes.
Length of publication: 58 pages
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Posted by Alex Williams
November 15, 2012
Source: BBC News
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Date of Publication: November 2012
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The Government has agreed to part-fund the construction of a new cancer research centre in Manchester. The new Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC), due to open in 2014, will receive a £12.8 million funding boost and will be built on the Christie Hospital site in Withington.
The centre has been developed as a result of a partnership between The University of Manchester, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Cancer Research UK.
The new £35 million facility aims to develop “personalised cancer treatments” for patients across the UK and will focus its research on radiation therapy, lung cancer, women’s cancers, melanoma and haematological oncology.
Length of publication: Webpage
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Posted by Alex Williams
February 20, 2012
Source: Department of Health
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Date of publication: December 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: The first annual report on the strategy for improving cancer outcomes highlights improving cancer outcomes, and outlines the progress made this year in developing new structures, which will deliver the improved outcomes, and more immediate achievements, as well as challenges for the year ahead.
Length of publication: 92 pages
Some important notes: The Lancet Oncology also published this news story (abstract) on the publication of the report. Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the news story. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
January 25, 2012
Source: Nursing Times
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Date of publication: December 2011
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: A pilot scheme from Macmillan Cancer Support could make Nurses across the UK better equipped to provide complete cancer aftercare. The charity will subsidise the training of 10 nurses in south-west England to provide holistic aftercare for cancer patients. If the initiative proves to be a success, it could be implemented across the country.
Length of publication: Webpage
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
January 25, 2012
Source: EJC: European Journal of Cancer
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Date of publication: November 2011
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Inequalities in survival between rich and poor have been reported for most adult cancers in England. This study aims to quantify the public health impact of these inequalities by estimating the number of cancer-related deaths that would be avoidable if all patients were to have the same cancer survival as the most affluent patients.
Length of publication: 9 pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
October 17, 2011
Source: British Journal of Cancer
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Date of publication: September 2011
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: An analysis of the implementation and overall effectiveness of the Cancer Fast-track Programme in Catalonia, Spain. The programme aimed to reduce the time between suspicion of breast, colorectal and lung cancer and the start of initial treatment. Concludes that the programme has contributed to speeding up diagnostic assessment and treatment of patients with suspected cancer.
Length of publication: 7pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
August 24, 2011
Source: Department of Health
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Date of publication: July 2011
Publication type: Report [Includes Commissioning guidance & toolkit]
In a nutshell:Commissioning Cancer Services is a transitional update to the Cancer Commissioning Guidance to support the commissioning of cancer services across the NHS. This best practice document sets out key issues and questions that commissioners and cancer network teams will wish to take into consideration when assessing local health needs and reviewing services, developing their contract service specifications and monitoring performance.
Length of publication: 177 pages [guidance document]; Website [commissioning toolkit]
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
August 24, 2011
Source: Cancer Research UK
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Date of publication: July 2011
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: A new report by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, recently launched in the House of Commons, found variations in lung cancer survival across the country, and that certain cancer treatments are more frequently offered in some areas than in others.
Length of publication: Webpage
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Posted by Emily Hopkins
Cancer Horizon Scanning 