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Evidence-based recommendations on brachytherapy as the sole method of adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer after local excision. This involves inserting radioactive sources into the space in the breast where tissue has been removed to minimise the chances of the cancer coming back.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on high dose rate brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves using radiotherapy to treat the cancer from both outside of the body and from within the affected area.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on low-level laser therapy for preventing or treating oral mucositis caused by radiotherapy or chemotherapy. This involves applying low-energy lasers to the affected tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 May 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on epidermal radiotherapy using rhenium-188 paste for non-melanoma skin cancer. This involves radioactive paste being spread on foil over the top of the cancer, to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

2 April 2024

This guideline covers monitoring, treatment and follow-up for people aged 18 and over with Barrett’s oesophagus and stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma. It includes advice on endoscopic and non-endoscopic techniques. It aims to improve outcomes by ensuring the most effective investigations and treatments are used.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

8 February 2023

This guideline covers diagnosis and management of thyroid cancer in people aged 16 and over. It aims to reduce variation in practice and increase the quality of care and survival for people with thyroid cancer.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

19 December 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on relugolix (Orgovyx) for hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

14 August 2024

This guideline covers integrated diagnostic reporting for diagnosing haematological cancer in adults, young people and children. It also covers staffing, facilities (levels of care) and multidisciplinary teams needed for adults and young people. It aims to improve care for people with suspected or diagnosed cancer by promoting best practice on the organisation of haematological cancer services.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

25 May 2016

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing secondary cancer in people aged 18 and over when the site of the primary cancer is unknown. This includes people who have had treatment for cancer before. It aims to improve quality of life by offering advice on tests for identifying the site of the primary cancer and options for managing the person’s condition.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

26 April 2023

This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing lung cancer in adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

13 December 2019

The section of the NICE impact lung cancer report looking at how the disease is treated.

Question How effective is stereotactic ablative radiotherapy compared with standard radiotherapy in the postoperative...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 January 2024

Question External beam radiotherapy compared with usual care: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of external beam...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

6 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on vismodegib (Erivedge) for treating basal cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 November 2017

meningioma: immediate versus deferred radiotherapy for incompletely excised grade I meningioma:- Is immediate or deferred...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 December 2018