Kate Gregory leads the SWAG Protocols update for March 2024, with advancements in new protocols and NICE TA updates. A comparison of activities from Oct 2023 to Mar 2024 shows progress in issuing, reviewing, and drafting protocols. The latest NICE TA additions include treatments for advanced cancers

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SWAG Network Brain & CNS Cancer Clinical Advisory Group provides research updates on national brain cancer recruitment, national vs. regional recruitment, and ongoing brain cancer studies in the SWAG region. Additionally, insights from the Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2021 shed light on patient

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This document provides updates on breast cancer research, focusing on recruitment data and studies conducted between 2019 and 2023. It includes information on national and regional recruitment to breast cancer studies, SWAG region lead network studies, and opened breast cancer studies in 2022/2023.

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The SWAG Cancer Alliance aims to develop Rapid Diagnostic Services for patients with non-specific symptoms within Primary Care Networks. By 2028, the goal is to diagnose 75% of cancers at Stage 1 & 2, emphasizing personalized, timely diagnoses integrated with existing diagnostic provision. The appro

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A survey conducted by Dr. Eric Loveday at North Bristol NHS Trust revealed the current landscape of structured reporting in MRI and CT scans for rectal and colon cancer. Results indicate a positive outlook towards implementing national standards for structured radiology reporting, with an emphasis o

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Thoracic surgery service update discussed at SWAG meeting on 14/05/2024 led by Igor Safti, showcasing measures employed to manage backlog, new theatre advancements, plans for LVRS service restart, team expansion, nurse-led follow-up initiatives, and forward planning for unification of services in 20

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Latest update on hematological cancer clinical studies from the SWAG.Network Haematological Cancer Clinical Advisory Group, including national recruitment data, regional recruitment comparisons, open studies, and sample size information for ongoing studies. This comprehensive update covers a range o

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FIT testing was implemented in primary care practices across the South West region in 2018, focusing on symptomatic patients classified as low risk for colorectal cancer. Initial data evaluation revealed a positive predictive value (PPV) of 6.2%, exceeding NICE referral thresholds. SWAG results high

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National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) for 2021 focused on brain tumour patients and was led by Lisa Wilks, the Lead Cancer Nurse at NBT. The survey, commissioned by NHS England, aimed to monitor cancer care progress, drive quality improvements, and inform stakeholders. Methodology includ

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SWAG received high ratings for overall cancer care and skin care in the 2018 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. Patients reported improvements in overall care, access to support, and involvement in decision-making. However, there was a decline in scores related to waiting times for appointme

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High prevalence of malnutrition in upper GI cancer patients highlights the importance of early nutritional screening and intervention. The role of prehab clinics in enhancing outcomes is gaining momentum. Insights from previous experience in nutritional screening reveal both advantages and challenge

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