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Rapid Diagnostic Centres (RDCs) update

We have been supportive of the concept of RDCs to speed diagnosis for people without obvious primary symptoms. As at Oct 2020 a report from NHS England shows: 34 RDCs are currently live, and a further 60 are in development. In July (most recent available data) RDCs received nearly 900 referrals and diagnosed over 130 cancers. 82% of live pathwaysRead more

National Genomic test directory for cancer

The 2020/2021 National Genomic Test Directory for cancer specifies the genomic tests commissioned by the NHS in England for cancer, the technology by which they are available, and the patients who will be eligible to access to a test. National Genomic test directory for cancer can be found here. It is then necessary to open an Excel spreadsheet and CUPRead more

RDCs – latest

For information about the rollout of Rapid Diagnostic Centres see here

CUP incidence and mortality data latest (2017)

We rely on the excellent stats department of CRUK and the latest available year’s (2017) incidence and mortality data for CUP are shown below: CUP incidence UK total: 8341. About 24 people a day in the UK receive a new CUP diagnosis. It is the 15th most common UK cancer (11th most common in females and 14th most common inRead more

Genomic Healthcare Strategy

The Government has launched the new National Genomic Healthcare Strategy – “Genome UK: the future of healthcare” – setting out how the genomics community will come together to harness the latest advances in genetic and genomic science, research, and technology to create the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world. The Strategy is aimed at driving improvements in healthcareRead more