The weekly cancer MDT meeting can cause treatment delays, result in poor quality decisions, and waste clinicians’ time, say @tomroques and colleagues. It’s time for a fresh approach https://t.co/sN9CUmG5uH

Current commissioning and funding structures are stifling innovation and causing unequal access to innovative cancer treatments ❌ We're urging the government to seize the NHS Cancer Plan as an opportunity to change this. Read our briefing: https://t.co/eLo9Vtvv6I @SCoRMembers

“One of the problems can be that it overdiagnoses things and makes you do unnecessary treatments.” @halliday_kath, outgoing president of the @RCRadiologists warns AI tools don’t currently save time for most radiologists and can risk overdiagnosis https://t.co/WmqxuhILUN

Multidisciplinary team working will be increasingly essential as cancer care becomes more complex. We're urging the Government to use the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England to kick-start reform of how cancer MDTs work. Read the briefing: https://t.co/eLo9Vtvv6I

The introduction of Physician Associates in the NHS has raised serious concerns among some of our members. We support several changes the Leng Review has proposed, but there's still work to be done to define how PAs work with our specialties. Read more: https://t.co/AAGYW6hS4G

More people are living longer with cancer, bringing new challenges for the NHS. We’re calling for urgent investment in supportive oncology services to meet people’s physical, emotional and social needs. Read our statement: https://t.co/CMHo2ZdX5R @apmposttweets @UKASCC

Time and time again this strategy has been proven right: book annual leave, and a massive health policy report WILL be published

On the Marianna in Conspiracyland 2 podcast, Vice-President for clinical oncology @DrTomRoques discusses the dangers of cancer misinformation on social media. Listen to Tom in episode 3 tomorrow at 9am on @BBCRadio4, or any time on BBC Sounds: https://t.co/nJz3qWtiQl

Have cancer conspiracy theories gone mainstream? RCR Officer @tomroques discusses the dangers of cancer misinformation on @BBCPanorama's ‘Cancer Conspiracy Theories: Why Did Our Sister Die?’. Watch tonight at 8pm on BBC One, or on BBC iPlayer: https://t.co/TYPUq23ugz

“Patients are being failed by a chronic lack of radiologists and oncologists. Despite the best efforts of NHS staff, there aren’t enough doctors to ensure prompt, safe and effective care – and the outlook is bleak." Our President @halliday_kath in the @Independent today 👇

“It is a false economy to be spending over £200m of NHS funds outsourcing radiology work to private companies, and evidence of our failure to train and retain the amount of NHS radiologists we need.” Our President @halliday_kath in the @guardian today:

Excited to be launching our AI polling research today - thanks to the team and @JLPartnersPolls, some fascinating findings which should inform how we approach the rollout of AI in our specialties. You can read more about it here too:

Flowers from the garden 🥰

We have published a new briefing outlining the current use of AI-powered autocontouring software, and our support for a national programme to extend its use. Read more: https://t.co/1Jc9iuxau1

🧵We were devastated to hear of the error in processing rankings for radiology specialty training applications. This will undoubtedly be hugely difficult for the many doctors awaiting news, in a year where there is such heavy competition (1/3) ⬇️

Thoughts with the many brilliant, talented, expert people I work with regularly within @NHSEngland. I can understand the case for reducing duplication with DHSC, but care needed to ensure too many great people aren't lost.

Thanks ⁦@sarahlphillips⁩ for the opportunity to be part of this authentic and helpful guide for patients navigating doctor’s appointments. #PatientCare ⁦@RCRadiologists⁩ ⁦@tomroques⁩ ⁦@anna_annabav⁩ ⁦@melodymclaren⁩

We’re delighted to announce that @DrStephenHarden has been elected as the next RCR President. He will play a crucial role in leading the RCR, providing strategic direction and acting as our primary spokesperson. Read more: https://t.co/vcCV6kg78Z

Delighted to see recognition from the Scottish First Minister @JohnSwinney for the valuable work of radiologists across Scotland. We are grateful to @jackiebmsp for championing the radiology workforce and echoing our call to recruit, train and retain radiologists. @ScotGovFM

Thank you @BBCMaryam for hosting me on @BBCNews yesterday evening to talk about #AI in #radiology on behalf of @RCRadiologists. Great potential for #AI to make us more efficient but it must be fully analysed and introduced responsibly alongside workforce expansion.