David Watkins - The Royal Marsden
David Watkins - The Royal Marsden
David Watkins - The Royal Marsden
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Marsden</strong><br />
What has resulted in the improved lymphoma<br />
outcomes displayed in these figures <br />
1. Better diagnostic/staging procedures<br />
Available of CT and PET imaging, Histological classification<br />
2. Better supportive measures (management of toxicities)<br />
GSCF, Antibiotics, Antiemetics, Tumour lysis, Specialist nurses<br />
3. Formation of multidisciplinary teams<br />
Medical/Clinical Oncology, Haematology, Radiology, Pathology<br />
4. More effective cytotoxic agents<br />
Limited advances ABVD and CHOP both developed in the 70’s<br />
5. Conformal radiotherapy