I agree
http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/bowel/index.html
and the roll-out timetable is at:
http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/bowel/roll-out.html
Jonathan
PS:
http://www.nsc.nhs.uk/uk_nsc/uk_nsc_ind.htm
"In 1996, the NHS was instructed not to introduce any new screening
programmes until the NSC had reviewed their effectiveness. This was
communicated in EL96(110). "
On 9 Jan 2008, at 19:58, Steve Smith wrote:
> Richard
>
> Don't lump the use of FOBT in Bowel Cancer Screening with some of the
> others. It has been shown quite clearly that screening shifts the
> stage of
> cancer at pick up towards the curative end of the spectrum.
> Admittedly these
> people will require some years of surveillance but that will be
> cheaper than
> the radio and chemo therapy for the more advanced cancers. In
> addition we
> showed quite clearly there was a reduction in emergency admissions
> (more
> expensive than electives) for colorectal surgery during the pilot
> screening
> programme.
> Not that I am biased of course.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Steve
>
> Steve Smith
> Consultant Clinical Biochemist
> Midlands and North West Bowel Cancer Screening Hub
>
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