Acute oncology provides a critical service for patients who require urgent treatment related to their cancer diagnosis. The AO Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) aims to bring together a wide range of professionals spanning the Wessex region to develop a cohesive and multidisciplinary approach to support the progressive development and standards and services to ensure that Acute Oncology services across Wessex are providing the best possible standard of care for patients experiencing side effects from their cancer diagnosis or from the treatment that they are receiving.
The AO Clinical Advisory Group meets alternate months with representation from all the NHS providers across the Wessex region. Membership spans all points of the patient pathway for Acute Oncology and all professional groups. Where specific pathways or protocols are developed, expertise is sought to ensure that it safely and robustly delivers accurate and inclusive outcomes. The membership works collaboratively to drive forward the CAG workplan, continue to progress the Acute Oncology agenda and adapt with the growing needs of the population. Sub groups currently working on service development are:
- Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC)
- Neutropenic Sepsis
- Telephone Triage
- Treatment Toxicity – In progress
- AO Education
- Primary Care
- Malignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO)