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SACT consent forms are reviewed on a rolling basis, however of particular note are the recent updates of the breast- and gynae-specific forms, to which many changes have been made.
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The results of a recent survey of trainees in medical oncology have now published. The survey was carried out during Oct/Nov 2019 and addressed some issues of particular importance which are not necessarily covered by the annual GMC survey. The overall response rate to the survey was 32% and it is planned to repeat it in late 2022, following the introduction of anticipated changes to the medical ...Posted on
Applications are invited for the 2021 ACP Prizes (each £1,000). Two McElwain prizes, in addition to a President's Prize are offered. Both are open to trainees in Medical Oncology who are members of the Association of Cancer Physicians.
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Hot off the press, the second edition of Problem Solving in Acute Oncology has been produced by the ACP in partnership with our publishers, EBN Health. This edition provides a hands-on, practical guide to acute oncology for hospital and community teams, GPs and allied care professionals, and includes 38 helpful case studies. It is a valuable tool for doctors, nurses...Posted on
This guidance has been produced by a multidisciplinary working party on behalf of the UK Chemotherapy Board which includes specialist representation from medical, dental and nursing teams across the UK. It has been endorsed by the Clinical Standards Committee of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. The guidance has also been complimented in a letter t...Posted on
Over the past three years the ACP has been working closely with the GMC’s Curriculum Oversight Group to develop a curriculum that meets the requirements set out by ‘Shape of Training’, while continuing to provide the best care for cancer patients.
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Applications are invited for the ACP McElwain Prizes (£1,000). These annual awards were established by the friends and colleagues of Professor Tim McElwain to commemorate his extraordinary contribution to the development of Medical Oncology in the UK. They are open to trainees in Medical Oncology who are members of the Association of Cancer Physicians. The Prizes are awarded annually to U...
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The ACP Immunotherapy Conference took place on 4 December 2018 at the Marriott Hotel, Leeds. The Royal College of Physicians has awarded 5 CPD points for attendance. Click here to view the programme. Presentations are available from: Dr Shaw Dr Greystoke Dr IqbalPosted on
Abstracts are invited for the ACP Immunotherapy event on 4 December 2018. Abstracts of work investigating the optimal way to manage patients on immuno-oncology agents are invited for poster presentation. This could include national or local audits, the introduction of novel service pathways or clinical research. Abstracts of work involving preclinical research in immuno-oncology will also...
Useful new Acute Oncology GuidelinesPosted on
The UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) has developed an excellent new guideline to cover the initial management of Acute Oncology emergencies including immunotherapy and chemotherapy toxicity. The ACP is pleased to endorse it and you can download it here: The Acute Oncology Initial Management Guidelines