Clinical Policies Directory TNRF1: Oncology
These pages provide a web friendly version of the Treatments not routinely funded one policy (CLIN02 Treatments Requiring Individual Funding Applications TNRF1).
Go to Policies and Processes page (Clinical policies section) of this website to read the full policy.
Indwelling pleural catheter for the treatment of malignant pleural effusions in a community setting (semi-permanent tube to drain fluid from the lungs)
Overview
Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) are increasingly being used for patients with recurrent malignant pleural effusions. They are simple to place and can be done on an outpatient basis under local anaesthesia.
Thresholds and eligibility
This service is commissioned, and applications are managed by NHS England.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
This service is commissioned, and applications are managed by NHS England.
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (a way of targeting radiotherapy very precisely at a tumour)
Overview
Stereotactic radiation therapy, also called stereotactic external-beam radiation therapy and stereotaxic radiation therapy, is a type of external radiation therapy that uses special equipment to position the patient and precisely deliver radiation to a tumour.
Thresholds and eligibility
This service is commissioned, and applications are managed by NHS England.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
This service is commissioned, and applications are managed by NHS England.