Colorectal cancer: policy context

Policy documents specific to colorectal cancer:

Cancer Genetics Services in Scotland: Guidance to support the Implementation of Genetics Services for Breast, Ovarian and Colorectal Cancer Predisposition (76kb) (2001) and Full Reference Document  (146kb) (2001).

Colorectal Cancer Services: National Overview (439kb)  (Clinical Standards Board for Scotland, March 2002) reviewed colorectal cancer services in Scotland. They produced key recommendations for services.

SIGN67 Management of Colorectal Cancer.(SIGN, 2003) includes advice on prevention, screening, and management of patients with colorectal cancer in both primary and secondary care.

Evaluation of the Colorectal Cancer Screening Pilot(1,724kb) (2003) and Supplement(1,036kb) (2003).

Bowel Cancer Framework for Scotland (Cancer in Scotland: Action for Change, 2004). In this framework the key components of a national bowel cancer service programme are outlined.

Policy documents on general cancer policy:

Cancer in Scotland: Action for change (SE, July 2001) outlined a plan for developing and improving cancer services in Scotland, and highlighted cancer as a major priority for the Scottish Executive. Progress against this document was summarised in Cancer in Scotland: Sustaining change (SE, July 2004). This document covers initiatives undertaken over the three years since the initial document was produced, including modifying risk factors, increasing screening, and improving treatment and services.

The Scottish Executive Cancer In Scotland Web Site provides further information on cancer policy and its implementation in Scotland.