Abstract
17001 Performance in a Scottish cancer network (SCAN) against ASCO/NCCN Clinical Quality Measures for breast and colorectal cancer. Background: South East Scotland Cancer Network (SCAN) aims to improve care, treatment, and equity for all cancer patients in the 1.4m population under its care ( www.scan.scot.nhs.uk ). Clinical care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams in 7 hospitals and one regional cancer centre. Key function of the network is prospective audit collecting externally validated information on evidence-based performance indicators. Method: Cohorts of 624 breast and 359 colorectal cancer patients diagnosed over a 12-month period in Lothian have been analysed against the ASCO/NCCN measures. Conclusions: SE Scotland Breast and Colorectal services compare favourably with the ASCO/NCCN standards of care on most measures. Use of radiotherapy in rectal cancer conforms to Scottish guidelines. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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