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Cancer

Head and neck cancer

The most common sites for head and neck cancer are the larynx (throat) and oral cavity (mouth). Head and neck cancer treatment requires a wide range of expertise, and treatment is usually discussed and agreed by multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). The aim of this audit is to produce meaningful results that act as a vehicle to improve delivery of care to patients. More

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Lung cancer  

Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate of all forms of cancer in the western world and there is evidence that the UK's survival rates compare poorly with those in the rest of Europe. There is also evidence that, in the UK, standards of care differ widely. The audit was set up in response to The NHS Cancer Plan, to monitor the introduction and effectiveness of cancer services . More

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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction  

The National Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Audit is designed to assess and improve the quality of care provided to women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery. The audit will evaluate the care process and measure treatment outcomes for these women. More

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Bowel cancer  

Colorectal (large bowel) cancer is the most common cancer in non-smokers and second most common cause of death from cancer in England and Wales. Each year over 30,000 new cases are diagnosed, and bowel cancer is registered as the underlying cause of death in half of this number. More

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Oesophago-gastric (stomach) cancer  

The oesophago-gastric (stomach) cancer audit aims to examine the quality of care given to patients and thereby help services to improve. The audit evaluates the process of care and the outcomes of treatment for all O-G cancer patients, both curative and palliative . More

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