Resources

Radiology Nation

Provides education content related to imaging anatomy and pathology. Numerous links to resources available online.

Radiopaedia

Radiopaedia is an open edit radiology resource including education related to imaging anatomy and pathology

Radiology Assistant

The Educational site of the Radiological Society of the Netherlands providing radiological education for radiology trainees and radiologists.

Rectal cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

A comprehensive guideline produced by the European Society of Medical Oncology in 2017.

Metastatic colorectal cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

A comprehensive guideline produced by the European Society of Medical Oncology in 2014.

Localised colon cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

Incidence and epidemiology Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common tumour in men and the second in women, accounting for 10% of all tumour types worldwide. Incidence is 25% higher in males and differs greatly between countries. With more than 600 000 deaths estimated each year, CRC is the fourth most common cancer-related cause of death globally.1,2 The growing incidence in some countries reflects a modification in lifestyle and its consequences related with ‘Westernisation’ such as obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, high red meat intake and cigarette smoking.3 Some data suggest a putative role in colon cancer carcinogenesis for factors that cause imbalances in gut microbiota

Anal cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

INCIDENCE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY Anal cancer is a rare disease that accounts for <1% and <3% of all new cancer diagnoses and gastrointestinal tumours, respectively. The most common histological subtype is squamous-cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) with an annual incidence of 0.5-2.0 in 100 000.1

ACPGBI EDI Statement

The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) would like to acknowledge and recognise the importance of the independent review of diversity and inclusion carried out by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC for the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England).

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Pathology Guidelines

BSG guidelines on inflammatory bowel disease biopsies