NSW Oncology Group: NSWOG

NSW Oncology Groups were established by the Cancer Institute NSW in August 2005, to ensure specialised clinical care is optimally coordinated throughout the State. NSWOG provides expert guidance for the development of specialised cancer care in NSW to:

• Advise on standard treatments and the treatment pathways and protocols for site specific cancers
• Encourage increased participation in clinical trials and other research
• Establish the data requirements for the specific cancer in addition to the minimum data set
• Develop educational programs to encourage sub-specialisation and exchange of knowledge for the specific cancers
• Advise on other issues to promote best practice in the specific types of cancer.

Read full terms of reference here

NSWOG Structure

Eleven cancer specific groups and 9 discipline specific groups have been established, involving over 750 cancer specialist doctors and nurses, allied health professionals, consumers, patients, researchers and planners. Four groups are jointly auspiced; Gynaecology and Urology with the Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce (GMCT), Radiotherapy with NSW Health, and Patient Support and Information with The Cancer Council NSW.

NSWOG Model for Clinical Committees

NSWOG Projects

The Cancer Institute NSW supports a number of projects identified by NSWOG as the main area of importance in their cancer field, aligned to the terms of reference of the Group.

NSWOG Evaluation

The NSWOG Program was evaluated in 2008, documenting achievements against the cancer plan, outcomes and ongoing impact of NSWOG projects, and analysis of membership and meeting attendance.