Hospital tops list for cancer survival rates
STEPPING Hill Hospital is giving some of the most successful and safest bowel cancer treatment in the country according to new figures.
The National Bowel Cancer Audit shows high survival rates for bowel cancer patients who undergo surgery and treatment at the hospital.
The 90 day mortality figures for patients treated by Stepping Hill is 1.9 per cent, well below the national average of 3.6 per cent, and among the top ratings in the country.
The two year mortality figure is 13.8 per cent; which is also much lower than the national average and the lowest rating in the north west.
The audit follows a NHS England report, in October 2016, which ranked Stockport as the seventh best area in England for cancer treatment in terms of prompt diagnosis and treatment, one-year survival rates and the overall patient experience.
It also scored 100 per cent in the friends and family test, which asks patients to rate if they would recommend the hospital to others if they needed similar treatment.
The recent National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) looking at emergency surgery meanwhile, showed that Stepping Hill was in the top ten for safety in the country and second only to Bristol University for large units.
The hospital has a specialist bowel cancer team which includes surgeons, oncologists, cancer nurses and stoma therapists, as well as critical care facilities. This ensures each patient has the highest quality advice, support and care throughout their treatment.
Consultant surgeon Ed Clark, who specialises in bowel cancer, said: “Surgery is the main curative treatment for bowel cancer and we are delighted that this independent audit confirms the high quality and safety of our care.
“The whole team is constantly striving to improve our care and results as well as staying up to date with the latest technology. Over the last few years we were the first in Manchester to introduce new techniques for both advanced and early rectal cancer.
“For patients to know how safe it is for them to come to this hospital is a huge message and it’s a great tribute to the team here. Our results are constantly improving thanks to the multi-disciplinary team work and improved postoperative care.”