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National Audit of Head and Neck Cancers |
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Name |
Position |
Date Agreed |
Date Completed Date |
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Mr TK Ong |
NSSG Chair |
Jan 2005 |
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Mr Rob Webster |
YCN Board Chair |
Sep 2010 |
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This national audit focuses on cancer sites within the head and neck (excluding tumours
of the brain and thyroid cancers) the most common being the larynx and in the oral cavity.
The audit works by collecting data from hospitals within England which diagnose and treat patients
with cancer of the larynx and oral cavity. The data is then amalgamated with data from other parts
of the UK to produce a report on the national standards of care.
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Radiotherapy for Head & Neck Cancers following Surgery |
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Name |
Position |
Date Agreed |
Date Completed Date |
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Mr TK Ong |
NSSG Chair |
Jun 2010 |
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Mr Rob Webster |
YCN Board Chair |
Sep 2010 |
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To identify the current interval between surgical date and start date of radiotherapy and evaluate potential causes of delay in patients whose treatment commenced later than 42 days.
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