Vulval and vaginal cancer resources
A range of vulval and vaginal cancer resources are presented in this section.
Key facts | Reports | Briefings | Posters | Presentations | Evidence | Guidance for health professionals | Site Specific Clinical Reference Group
Key facts
Reports
Cancer Statistics Registrations, England (Series MB1), ONS
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/all-releases.html?definition=tcm%3A77-27454)
Numbers and rates of newly diagnosed cases of cancer by site, sex and age, including vaginal and vulval cancer, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
National Cancer Patient Experience Survey
http://www.quality-health.co.uk/surveys/national-cancer-patient-experience-survey
Information about the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey Programme and access to the survey results for each Hospital Trust.
Briefings
Vulval cancer is one of the rarer cancers that affect women. In 2010, there were almost 1,000 new cases and over 300 deaths. It is a disease that primarily affects older women. Over the last 20 years incidence has increased slightly and mortality had decreased. Since 1990, one- and five-year survival has improved. These trends were more apparent in particular age-groups.
Posters
2013
Routes to diagnosis for gynaecological cancer patients
Presentations
Evidence
Links to peer-reviewed papers and journals dedicated to gynaecological cancer and online, searchable libraries, providing details of relevant research and publications in journals and elsewhere.
British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
http://www.bjog.org/view/0/index.html
The official journal of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
The Cochrane Collaboration
http://www.cochrane.org/index.htm
The Cochrane Collaboration makes information available regarding the effects of healthcare and produces and disseminates systematic reviews of healthcare interventions.
Gynaecological Cancer Centre - Barts and The London
http://corporatebarts.demo2.steellondon.com/our-services/gynaecological-cancer-centre/research
Barts and The London Gynaecological Cancer Centre conduct research projects into gynaecological cancer with the aim of improving current cancer treatments and patients’ survival. Research is conducted by team members from the Gynaecological Cancer Centre and colleagues from the Centres for Translational Oncology and Molecular Oncology within the Institute of Cancer at Barts and the London, Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Gynaecological Cancer Centre - Pan Birmingham
http://www.swbh.nhs.uk/services/d-g/gynaecology-cancer/research
The Pan Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre is the hub of the pan-Birmingham gynaecological cancer network which provides tertiary level care for 5 cancer units. The centre is involved in prioritized clinical trials and translational research activity in oncology and has close links with the School of Cancer Sciences at the University of Birmingham.
Gynaecological Cancer Centre - West London
http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/surgeryandcancer/divisionofcancer/reproductivebiology/obsgyn/translational_research/gynaecological_oncology
Patients from 15 hospitals are referred to the West London Gynaecological Cancer Centre for multidisciplinary treatment for gynaecological malignancy. Patient management is underpinned by clinical and translational research.
Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre - University College London
http://www.instituteforwomenshealth.ucl.ac.uk/academic_research/gynaecologicalcancer/gcrc
The Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre is based at the Institute for Women’s Health at UCL. The group oversees and coordinates large multi-centre trials, with the overall aim of reducing mortality and morbidity of women with gynaecological malignancies through screening, early diagnosis and risk prediction.
Gynaecological Oncology Group - University of Manchester
http://www.medicine.manchester.ac.uk/cancerstudies/research/gynaecological/
The Gynaecological Oncology Group is based within the Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester. The Group hosts programmes of biomedical science as well as clinical trials and has been established as a leading centre of human papillomavirus (HPV) research both nationally and internationally.
Gynaecologic Oncology
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00908258
The official journal of the Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SGO).
Gynaecology Unit - The Royal Marsden
http://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/consultants-teams-wards/clinical-units/pages/gynaecology-unit.aspx
The Gynaecology Unit at the Royal Marsden provides multidisciplinary team management of gynaecological cancers for the South West London Cancer Network. The Unit is also involved in a varied programme of clinical research projects.
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC)
http://journals.lww.com/ijgc/pages/default.aspx
The official journal of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) and the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO).
National Cancer Peer Review Programme – CQuINS
http://www.cquins.nhs.uk/index.php?menu=resources
Information about National Cancer Peer Review (NCPR), a national quality assurance programme for NHS cancer services and access to the peer review measures for gynaecological cancer.
National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI)
http://www.ncri.org.uk
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) is a UK-wide partnership between the government, charity and industry which promotes co-operation in cancer research among the 22 member organisations for the benefit of patients, the public and the scientific community.
National Institute for Health Research Cancer Research Network
http://ncrndev.org.uk
The National Institute for Health Research Cancer Research Network (formerly the National Cancer Research Network) was established by the Department of Health in April 2001 to provide the NHS with an infrastructure to support prospective trials of cancer treatments and other well-designed studies, and to integrate and support research undertaken by cancer charities. Its aim is to improve the speed, quality and integration of research, ultimately resulting in improved patient care. The website also includes details of the Local Cancer Research Networks across England.
NHS Evidence
https://www.evidence.nhs.uk
Searchable database providing evidence-based information on many health-related topics, aimed at professionals across the NHS, public health and social care sectors.
PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
Database of citations from MEDLINE and life sciences journals, provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the U.S. National Institutes of Health
Guidance for health professionals
The British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS)
http://www.bgcs.org.uk
The BGCS works to improve the care provided to patients with gynaecological cancers. The BGCS website includes information for both patients and health professionals.
European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
http://www.esgo.org
The ESGO is the principal European society contributing to the study, prevention and treatment of gynecological cancer.
International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)
http://www.igcs.org/
The IGCS is a not for profit independent organisation contributing to the prevention, treatment and study of gynecologic cancer, as well as improvement in the quality of life among women affected by gynecologic cancer throughout the world.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
http://www.rcog.org.uk
The RCOG works to advance the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology, through education, training and the publication of clinical guidelines and reports on aspects of the specialty and service provision.
Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SGO)
http://www.sgo.org
The SGO works to promote the highest quality of comprehensive clinical care through education and research in the prevention and treatment of gynaecologic cancers
Site Specific Clinical Reference Group
Details of the meetings and membership of the Gynaecological Site Specific Clinical Reference Group.