On 24 Sep 2015 we held our third triennial international conference: Improving Patient Management and Outcomes. We filled the Seligman theatre at the Royal College of Physicians. The presentation slides given by the distinguished speakers with links to the programme and speaker details can be found here.

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In comparison with CUP 2009 and CUP 2012 the mood of CUP 2015 was very up-beat. Chairman Dr Tony Greco from the USA identified that it should be technically  possible to diagnose the primary site in 95% of CUP patients through molecular profiling and immunohistochemistry.   (The adoption of scientific advances moves slowly however, particularly in the UK. What is possible and what happens are very different things.)

For patients in England it was clear that the 2010 NICE Guidline was having a significant impact on improved service delivery and that Peer Review would drive further improvements for the CUP patient.

Dr Greco – the world-leading authority on CUP – summarised after the event: ‘I found the meeting to be state of the art and expect changes eventually for the better for most CUP patients.’ We have received many other positive comments – some remarking on the new mood of optimism amongst the CUP community – a few of which are shown below:

  • ..an inspiring and stimulating day…[the] CUP team left enthused to keep improving the care for our CUP patients
  • The programme was well planned and the speakers excellent.
  • ..the mood of confidence, feeling valued, and feeling validated was palpable, and a great sign for the future.
  • ..a terrific conference. You can be very proud of your achievements in CUP not only in the UK but beyond.
  • You’ve done a brilliant job at mobilising the front line community to improve care options for patients.
  • Thank you once again for everything you have done for the CUP community. It is recognised and greatly appreciated.
  • Congratulations on an amazing conference.
  • The progress made since 2009 has been inspiring!
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the day and left feeling that progress is finally being made.

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