News
Is the terminology used in cancer services confusing for both patients and health professionals?
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
A survey carried out by the NCSI shows that many of the terms commonly used in cancer services, particularly in relation to active and advanced disease, can cause confusion for patients and health professionals alike. Continue reading…
Treatment Summary now available electronically
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
The Treatment Summary is now available electronically on the Somerset Cancer Register. We would like to test this part of the system and hear your feedback.
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Late Effects in Cancer Survivors – Sheffield, 8th & 9th March 2012
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Macmillan are co-sponsoring this unique conference bringing together healthcare professionals from a variety of specialisms across the UK and abroad, to focus on the long term consequences of cancer and its treatments. Continue reading…
Bone health and cancer: Clinical Implications and Palliative Care, 29th March 2012
Friday, January 20th, 2012
The Macmillan Survivorship team are co-sponsoring a one-day event for health professionals looking at the clinical implications and management of cancer related bone disease and bone loss as a result of therapy. This is a research and education event, and is relevant for nurses, physicians and researchers. Continue reading…
Help for cancer survivors with consequences of treatment – first ever guidance for clinicians
Monday, November 28th, 2011
Macmillan have funded the first ever clinical guidance for consequences of cancer treatment, out this month in the medical journal ‘Gut’, to help professionals deal with all the acute and chronic gastrointestinal problems which can occur as a result of treatment for cancer. “Should be required reading for all who treat patients for cancer or its sequelae”, Peer reviewer of the published guidance in ‘Gut’. Read more