Bupa Cromwell Cancer Centre
The Cancer Centre uses the worlds most advanced radiotherapy treatment system - and the first of its kind in the UK
The following links provide helpful explanations of medical terms and access to a wealth of patient information:
NHS Direct:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/zone.aspx?zonename=Health_Zone
Department of Health:
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/index.htm
The British Medical Association:
www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/healthinfonet#Medicalgatewaysanddatabases
The Royal College of Surgeons (England):
www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient_information
Royal College of Physicians:
http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/specialty/MedicalOncology.asp
and
www.rcplondon.ac.uk/specialties/Medical-Oncology/Pages/Medical-Oncology.aspx
(choosing the right treatment)
Royal College of Radiologists:
http://www.rcr.ac.uk/index.asp?PageID=489 (common terms)
Royal College of Anaesthetists:
http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/index.asp?SectionID=4
Cancer Research UK: www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=135
Prostate Cancer Research Institute (USA):
www.prostate-cancer.org/resource/glossary.html