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Cancer

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Covid-19 updates

Some suspected cancer pathways have been CHANGED in response to Covid-19.  Revised guidance and updated 2WW referral forms have been implemented for certain cancers. For the latest Covid-19 related news on cancer referrals and treatment see the Cancer section on the NCL Covid-19 GP intranet. The information is not repeated on this website.

 

Latest update GP direct-access imaging services: Suspected cancer referrals move to single NCL referral form (7 October 2020)

See the Imaging topic page, for details of the single suspected cancer imaging referral form now in use across all NCL providers.

NCL has implemented a 2WW teledermatology pathway (Royal Free and Whittington only) during Covid.

Healthy London Partnership Covid-19 Cancer Referral Resources

This page hosts Covid-19 related support documents for primary care during the Covid-19 outbreak. It includes Covid-19 specific pan-London suspected cancer referral forms (also available on Islington EMIS), a Covid-19 patient information leaflet as well as primary care educational guides and communications.

 

 

Please remember GPs can refer direct to hospitals for urgent diagnostics and consider this instead of 2WW. For a full breakdown of where and how to refer, read this guide. 

The Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Centre (GI cancer) is going well. Please continue to refer.

See the latest NCL GP and Primary Care Cancer Newsletter (January 2020) 

GP one-to-one practice support: cancer research faciliator

Cancer Research UK is able to visit practices individually as and when needed to share the latest local cancer data, provide training and tools on key topics such as cancer screening. Islington’s facilitator Christine Harding is able discuss new NICE guidance with valuable resources, support the completion of SEAs and audits. GPs will be able to review surgery safety netting processes and best practice.

Please contact Christine for further information and/or to set up a visit:

e:Christine.Harding@cancer.org.uk

Cancer education 

View the Cancer Education page for learning resources and referral guides.

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2WW Suspected Cancer Referrals

Urgent, two-week referrals for suspected cancer

Bowel Screening

Bowel cancer screening service for men and women aged 60-69

Breast Screening

Breast screening services for women aged 50 and above

Cancer Genetics Service

Assessment of those who may have a predisposition to cancer

Cervical Screening

Cervical screening services for women aged 25-64

Coordinate My Care

Personalised electronic urgent care plans for those with chronic and life-limiting illnesses

Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

Test for suspected colorectal cancer

Future Matters

Future Matters aims to raise awareness of death, dying and end of life care planning for Islington patients.

Hospice Care

Specialist support and care for people with a serious or life-limiting illness

Islington PCN Social Prescribing Link Workers

SPLWs can provide more support to patients, connecting them with relevant information, advice and local community support and groups.

Lymphoedema Service

Assessment, diagnosis and management of lymphoedema

Macmillan North Central London Buddies

Service providing one-to-one support for people affected by cancer to reduce isolation and anxiety

Macmillan Support and Information Service

Drop-in service for anyone affected by, or who would like information on, every aspect of cancer

NHS Volunteer Responders

Practices and frontline staff can call on NHS Volunteer Responders during Covid-19 outbreak

Palliative Care (Adults): ELiPSe

Palliative care team for adults

Rapid Access Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Centre

For patients who do not fit the existing, site-specific cancer 2WW pathway OR patients who are too unwell to wait for 2WW appt

Year of Care

Care planning approach
Dr Karen Sennett, clinical lead for Cancer

Clinical Lead

Dr Karen Sennett

Pathways View All

Proposed lower GI pathway incorporating FIT test for symptomatic patients

March 2019, PDF, 559.23 KB

Downloads

Direct Access to Urgent Diagnostics - referral guide

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Good Practice Screening Guide 2020

Download PDF, 1.64 MB

Pan-London Breast Urgent Referrals - patient leaflet

Download PDF, 215.59 KB

Pan-London Gynaecological Urgent Referrals - patient leaflet

Download PDF, 163.92 KB

Pan-London Oesophago-gastric Urgent Referrals - patient leaflet

Download PDF, 155.48 KB

Pan-London Prostate Urgent Referrals - patient leaflet

Download PDF, 95.3 KB

Pan-London Suspected Sarcoma - referral form changes

Download PDF, 293.07 KB

Screening Information for Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals

Download PDF, 2.57 MB

Urgent Referrals - patient leaflet

Download PDF, 51.67 KB

Enhanced Services View All

Long-term Conditions

GP-delivered Locally Commissioned Services: CCG Managed

News View All

Campaign: General Practice is Open, Get Checked for Cancer

Oct 21st, 2020

Suspected Urological Cancer: Referral Guidance Issued

Oct 7th, 2020

Direct Access Imaging for Suspected Cancer Uses Single NCL Referral Form

Oct 7th, 2020

Cervical Screening Affected by Temporary Reagent Shortage

Sep 29th, 2020

Cervical Screening: Return to Routine Screening Following Treatment

Sep 3rd, 2020

Views Sought on Prostate Cancer Pathway Changes

Aug 26th, 2020

Faecal Occult Blood Testing: Sampling Reminder

Jul 16th, 2020

Cancer Early Diagnosis: Call to Action, Emphasis on Lung Cancer

Jun 10th, 2020

Suspected Cancer Referrals: Update

Apr 15th, 2020

Summary NCL Guidance and Update for Suspected Cancer Referrals

Apr 2nd, 2020

Pause in Screening Uptake Initiatives

Apr 1st, 2020

RFL Straight to Test 2WW Triage Clinics: Patient Letter Provided

Feb 26th, 2020

QOF Quality Improvement Guidance for 2020/21: Two New Modules

Feb 19th, 2020

Good Practice Cancer Screening Guide Updated

Jan 22nd, 2020

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Last updated: Oct 8th, 2020
Review date: May 4th, 2021

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