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Diagnostic checks rolled out to 160 sites under CDC programme

Dr Katharine Halliday responds to NHSE announcement ‘Diagnostic checks rolled out to 160 sites under CDC programme’.

Breaking barriers: Reflections on Ramadan fasting

As we enter into the last third of the blessed month of Ramadan, it has become almost normal practice for me to be up at the crack of dawn to begin the fast with an early morning meal, followed by the subsequent breaking of the fast at sunset.

Diagnostic and Cancer Waiting Times data for January 2024

RCR Response to the European Cancer Organisation’s UK Country Report

The findings revealed in the UK Country Report from the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) serve as a stark wake-up call for our nation.

FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) exam reform

The RCR has reformed the CO2B exam as part of its quality assurance measures to ensure it aligns with the clinical oncology curriculum 2021 and meets the General Medical Council (GMC) standards for assessment. These changes include improvements in exam quality, while the remote delivery of the exam via video conferencing is now permanent to help facilitate potential future increases in candidate capacity.