Clinical oncology publications

The RCR produces a range of publications including standards for the delivery of high-quality oncology services, guidance on good practice and workforce reports. Electronic copies of the majority of our publications are available to download free of charge.

Publications are reviewed regularly by the Clinical Oncology Professional Support and Standards Board to ensure that they remain relevant and up to date.

If you need further help please contact us by emailing: publications@rcr.ac.uk.

 

 

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Radiotherapy for lung cancer - RCR consensus statements - BFCO(20)5

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The lung cancer statements should serve as a practical stimulus for lung cancer teams to review their current radiotherapy service to ensure that they are able to deliver optimal treatment for their patients. They should be adopted in parallel with those in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) lung cancer guideline.
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Molecular radiotherapy: guidance for clinicians: report from the Intercollegiate Standing Committee on Nuclear Medicine - BFCO(19)4

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This document outlines the responsibilities of the clinicians involved in the delivery of radionuclide therapy across a range of clinical indications.
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Radiotherapy dose fractionation, third edition - BFCO(19)3

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This guidance recommends evidence based radiotherapy treatment regimens and fractionation schedules, with acceptable treatment options ranked according to the level of evidence available.
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Timely delivery of radical radiotherapy: guidelines for the management of unscheduled treatment interruptions, fourth edition - BFCO(19)1

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Guidance on managing unscheduled interruptions to radical radiotherapy treatment. This edition is endorsed by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), and is supported by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
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Good practice guide for paediatric radiotherapy, second edition - BFCO(18)2

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The RCR, the CCLG, SCoR and IPEM have jointly developed the second edition of this guidance. The document is aimed at UK healthcare professionals and service managers involved in paediatric radiotherapy
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Interventional oncology: guidance for service delivery, second edition - RCR(17)2

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Outlining best practice in interventional oncology, looking at current models of practice, clarifying areas of responsibility and the importance of the interventional radiology procedures being part of the multidisciplinary care pathway of patients
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Postoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer: UK consensus statements - 2016

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The Postoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer: UK consensus statements were developed by members of the oncology community, including professional groups, commissioners and patients. They state the expected standard for breast radiotherapy across the UK, covering cardiac sparing, breast boost radiotherapy, safe omission of radiotherapy, internal mammary chain (IMC) radiotherapy, hypofractionation, axillary management of sentinel lymph node-positive disease and partial breast radiotherapy. The statements on hypofractionation should be read in conjunction with the updated consensus...
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Guide to job planning in clinical oncology, third edition - BFCO(15)3

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Updated job planning guidance in response to recent changes in oncology working practices
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Clinical Oncology UK workforce census 2014 report - BFCO(15)2

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The RCR clinical oncology workforce census provides powerful and robust data on the nature and location of consultant workforce throughout the UK.
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Guidance for appointments to associate specialist and specialty doctor posts - RCR(15)5

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The recommendations in this document should be implemented for all doctors working in specialty doctor posts and be reflected in job advertisements and person specifications.

Current clinical oncology guidance projects

We’re committed to developing a wide range of guidance that supports good practice in oncology and service delivery – and reflects the changing healthcare landscape.

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