The RCR produces a range of publications including standards for the delivery of high-quality oncology services, covering service standards, workforce planning and clinical guidelines.

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Publications are reviewed regularly by the Clinical Oncology Professional Support and Standards Board to ensure that they remain relevant and up to date.

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Autumn 2025

Turning the radiotherapy department green

This guidance has been developed to aid all oncologists to consider how they could improve the sustainability of their radiotherapy department.

Autumn 2025

Clinical oncology job planning guidance for consultant and SAS doctors

This fourth edition of the Clinical oncology job planning guidance for consultant and SAS doctors. It includes clear direction on how oncologists should aim to work in a supportive environment and at the top of their licence.

Summer 2025

Guidance following the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex

We have joined forces with the Society of Radiographers (SoR) to issue joint guidance on the implications for service delivery, patient care, and workforce management in imaging and oncology services.

Autumn 2024

Auto-contouring in radiotherapy

This guidance has been developed to aid all healthcare professionals involved in the use of auto-contouring systems for radiotherapy treatment and explains the different stages of selection, implementation and ongoing monitoring of an auto-contouring system to support the safe clinical use of this new technology.

Spring 2024

Principles Of Reirradiation

The aim of this document is to provide general principles on clinical considerations for clinical oncologists contemplating reirradiation. It provides links to tumour-site-specific guidance where available.

Spring 2024

National guidance for volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in anal cancer

This guideline provides detailed, practical and evidence-based consensus guidance for planning and treatment of patients receiving radical radiotherapy for anal cancer in the UK.

Oncology spotlight on series

We've collaborated with oncologists across the UK to share best practice and practical support, no matter the stage in your career. Click through to read more about video consultations, keeping up to date in the latest clinical research, and more.

Oncology top tips series