Polyp Cancers Freeman & RVI Newcastle upon Tyne Stefan Plusa 9.9.14
Pathology database – all cancers 12 months 28 cases Av. Age 72 April 2013 – 14 Pathology database – all cancers 12 months 28 cases Av. Age 72
Site 1 caecum 1 transverse 6 sigmoid 20 rectum
Method of diagnosis 5 referred from other Trusts 1 BCSP 10 were being screened for prev. cancer or polyps
Resection 9 resections including 1 exenteration ? data quality
pT1 n=15 six resections all N0 3 TEMS & 2 peranal excision (1 post-op death due to stroke) 3 polypectomy only
Radiological staging – pT1 Not stated 2 Tx 6 T1 2 T2 3 T3 2 All N0 & pN0
Points ?data One from BCSP Some overstaging