The Low Rectal Cancer National Development Programme (LOREC) is funded by the National Cancer Action Team which aims to improve cancer outcomes and quality of life for patients with low rectal cancers.
The programme launched in October 2010, and ran a successful over-subscribed pilot which 56 colorectal MDTs participated in.
The LOREC objectives are:
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To enhance patient-centred MDT decision making
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To optimise operative technique
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To diminish post-operative complications and improve quality of life outcomes
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To improve oncological outcomes
LOREC will tackle key elements of low rectal cancer treatment; including the importance of the patients priorities at all stages of the treatment decision making process. The programme will emphasise the importance of informed decision making for the best possible treatment for each patient using optimal staging, appropriate pre-operative treatments and surgical decision making.
We are now inviting all remaining colorectal MDTs in England to participate in the LOREC programme. This consists of the following elements:
1. Audit collection of anonymised data from 5 APE cases carried out at each hospital participating in the programme with associated anonymised histopathology and radiology reports.
2. One day MDT workshop for 7 members of each colorectal multi-disciplinary team - this must include two surgeons, a radiologist, a pathologist, an oncologist and a clinical nurse specialist. The seventh place is flexible.
3. Mentoring in ELAPE is available to surgeons attending the workshop.
4. Cadaveric course in ELAPE – subject to demand we anticipate cadaveric courses being available to surgeons attending the workshop. This element of the programme is only part funded by NCAT and attendees will also be required to part fund their attendance.
5. MRI workshops – there are places available for radiologists who have participated in LOREC and have attended the workshop
To join the programme please register on-line and complete the LOREC booking form.
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