Oncology

The following treatments are not routinely funded by NHS North Somerset.

Policy Apply Access
Cryoablation of Renal Mass
Issued: October 2009
Approved:
October 2009
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or Five years from issue.
Application Form CBA
Sentinel lymph node surgery in Breast Cancer
Issued: May 2007
Approved:
28/2/08
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or one year from issue.
Application Form CBA
Prostate Cancer Treatment
Issued:
Approved:

Review:
Application Form EFP
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Issued:30/9/2010
Approved:
9/9/2010
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or one year from issue.
Application Form PA
Histrelin Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Issued:30/9/2010
Approved:
9/9/2010
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or one year from issue.
Application Form CBA
Provision of Wigs and Hairpieces
Issued: April 2009
Approved: April 2009
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or five years from issue.
Application Form CBA
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and radiotherapy (SRT) for adults with brain metastases
Issued: March 2009
Approved: 12/3/2009
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or one year from issue.
Application Form SWSCG
PET Scan Access
Issued:
Approved:
Review:
Application Form CBA