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National Cancer Communities of Practice Pathways Event Thursday 8 February 2018 The Wesley Hotel, London National Cancer Programme Chris Harrison National Clinical Director 8 th Feb 2018 National Cancer Programme Planning Guidance
8th Feb 2018
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published on 2nd February 2018
cancer are met including the 62day standard
in April 2018
radiotherapy service specification
rapid assessment and diagnostic pathways for lung, prostate and colorectal cancers
patients to be diagnosed at stage 1 or 2 by 2020/21
screening
patients to move to a stratified follow-up pathway after treatment
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/refreshing- nhs-plans-for-2018-19/
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Direct access CXR Direct access or escalation to CT (same day/ within 72 hours) Triage by radiology or respiratory based
spirometry (at least)
function
assessment/ ECHO (as required) Further investigations (to yield maximum diagnostic AND staging information with least harm)
Day -3-0 Day 0-3 Day 1-6 Day 21 Day 28
Full MDT discussion of treatment options Communication to patient on
confirmed or all- clear provided)
Maximum target times provided
Direct biopsy
Day 14
Fast Track Lung Cancer Clinic Meet CNS Diagnostic process plan Treatment of co- morbidity / symptoms / palliation Further investigations (if required after MDT)