29 August 2018

Open access programme for patients following breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer survivors control their follow-up care in Maidstone
NHS England Case study [no date]
  • Open Access Programme at Maidstone hospital puts patients in control of their breast cancer recovery. The programme, supported by the Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance, is based on a similar model at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Patients have access to telephone support, advice and appropriate clinical follow-up, in addition to regular mammograms, for a period of five years following treatment for breast cancer.
  • See also patient leaflet on Open Access Follow up service at Imperial College 
  • See all NHS England Cancer case studies.