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Head and neck oncology service--one year's work
1South Bromley Hospiscare, Orpington Hospital, Kent.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|May 1, 1988
Summary
This study surveyed the first year of a new head and neck oncology service. The service saw 29 new head and neck cancer cases in its initial year of operation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Established in 1985, a dedicated head and neck oncology service was formed.
- The service operates across Whittington and Royal Northern Hospitals.
- It collaborates with the Head and Neck Oncology Group at the Royal Ear Hospital, University College Hospital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the initial findings and patient demographics from the first year of the service.
- To evaluate the early experience of a newly organized regional head and neck cancer service.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective survey of all new cases seen during the service's first year.
- Data collection on patient diagnoses and treatment pathways.
Main Results:
- A total of 29 new cases of head and neck cancer were identified.
- The service catered to patients within the Islington and Haringey District.
Conclusions:
- The first year demonstrated the establishment and initial caseload of the new head and neck oncology service.
- This data provides a baseline for future service evaluation and planning.