Gynaecological Cancers

Page contents

• About cancer registry lead roles
• Our work as registry lead for gynaecological cancers
• Supporting the National Cervical Screening Programme
• Access Cervical Screening and Cancer e-Atlas (links to another page)
• Sources of information on gynaecological cancers (links to another page)

About cancer registry lead roles

The National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN) was launched in June 2008 in line with the commitments of the Cancer Reform Strategy, to which the collection, analysis and publication of high quality data on clinical outcomes was recognised as key.

Cancer registries are actively involved in the NCIN, specifically through their national lead roles, which support the work of the twelve Site Specific Clinical Reference Groups (SSCRGs). The SSCRGs were established in 2009 to ensure high quality specialist clinical input and engagement within the NCIN. Each of the eight English regional registries has at least one lead role. Trent Cancer Registry is the lead registry for gynaecological cancers in England, supporting the Gynaecological Cancer Site Specific Clinical Reference Group (SSCRG).

Our work as registry lead for gynaecological cancers

In England in 2008, there were just over 15,100 cases of gynaecological cancer. This looks set to rise in 2009 as there were increases in the three main types of gynaecological cancer: around 6,200 cases of cancer of the uterus, 5,500 cases of cancer of the ovary, and 2,750 cases of cancer of the cervix.

As national lead registry for gynaecological cancers, we are building up our knowledge of gynaecological cancer data and its possible uses, and developing analytical products in order to:

• Describe the impact of gynaecological cancers on the female population
• Provide comparable and timely information

Our input is focussed through a programme of work that we have agreed with the Gynaecological Cancer SSCRG, and includes involvement in the ovarian component of the International Cancer Benchmarking Project (module 1).

Supporting the National Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP)

As part of our role as gynaecological cancers lead, we have also agreed a funded programme of work to support the National Cervical Screening Programme. The main aims include the analysis of trends and variations in cervical cancer incidence, mortality, survival and treatment and the coordination of a national cervical cancer audit of symptoms. Specifically, we have agreed the following large projects, together with a selection of smaller pieces of work:

• Profile of Cervical Cancer in England: incidence, mortality and survival (published February 2011)
• NCIN data briefing of Cervical Cancer Incidence and Screening Coverage in England (published February 2011)
• Development of a Cervical Screening and Cancer e-Atlas (launched October 2010)
• To act as the project office for the national evaluation of cervical symptoms in the 25-29 year old age group

The NHS Cervical Screening 2011 Review includes reference to the analytical work carried by the Registry on behalf of the NHSCSP, as NCIN gynaecological cancers lead.

If you would like any further information about our role as national lead registry for gynaecological cancers, please contact us or by telephone on 0114 226 3560.