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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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Quality assurance practice guidelines for transperineal LDR permanent seed brachytherapy of prostate cancer - BFCO(12)4

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For information only
The objective of these guidelines is to provide advice to centres on how to conduct high-quality LDR prostate brachytherapy and to provide a template for quality assurance audits.
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The role and development of afterloading brachytherapy services in the United Kingdom - BFCO(12)3

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For information only
Please note that this document is available for information only following a decision at the Clinical Oncology Professional Support and Standards Board meeting. You may wish to refer to ICRU/GEC-ESTRO recommendations for Prescribing, Recording and Reporting Brachytherapy for Cancer of the Cervix: https://icru.org/content/reports/prescribing-recording-and-reporting-brachytherapy-for-cancer-of-the-cervix-report-no-89
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Guide to job planning in clinical oncology, Second edition - BFCO(12)2

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Archive
This publication has been withdrawn and is superseded by Guide to job planning in clinical oncology, third edition
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Sources of advice to members and Fellows who are subject to litigation - RCR(12)1

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Archive
This position statement provides guidance on where doctors facing litigation can find help, support and useful resources.
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Process for reviews in clinical oncology services - BFCO(12)1

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Current
This document outlines the Clinical Oncology Faculty's agreed process and procedures for service reviews in clinical oncology.
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Providing expert advice to the court: guidance for members and Fellows, Second edition - RCR(11)4

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Archive
Fellows and members should contact their medical defence organisations for up to date advice in this area or contact the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (http://fflm.ac.uk)
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Case-based discussion for oncologists - BFCO(11)1

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Archive
This tool was designed to help clinical oncologists collect the supporting information required for revalidation.
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Guidance for appointments to specialty doctor posts - RCR(11)2

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Archive
This document has been superceded by RCR(15)5: Guidance for appointments to associate specialist and specialty doctor posts.

The Technical Aspects of Radiotherapy - 2010

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Current
The results of an evaluation of the current state of implementation of image-guided radiotherapy (IMRT) as reported in Clin ical Oncology.
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Implementing image-guided brachytherapy for cervix cancer in the UK - BFCO(09)1

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Archive
Please note that this guidance has been withdrawn as decided by the Clinical Oncology Professional Support and Standards Board in May 2017.

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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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