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Information about MSCC for healthcare professionals

The Manchester MSCC service based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust provides a single point of contact for primary and secondary care.

clinical research facility, nurse and patient, September 2022, Pan artists, Lalina Carter, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Gemma Butterworth, CRF

Identifying patients with suspected MSCC

Read the signs and symptoms to look out for in a patient who may have MSCC and see how to treat them.

Patient and doctor, consultation, clinical research facility, research patient, Professor Fiona Thistlethwaite, Pan Artists, Virginia Cunningham, Gary Cunningham, September 2022

Network flowcharts and pathways

Access all our flowchart with guides to aid in the management of patients with confirmed/impending MSCC.

Management and treatment of MSCC

Read our initial management, treatment and rehabilitation resources for patients with MSCC.

Lauren Oswald, Andrew Nevins, October 2021

MSCC guidelines for professionals

Find all of our in-depth guidance to help in the management of patients diagnosed with MSCC.

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Greater Manchester cancer AO pathway board

We work closely with the Greater Manchester Cancer Acute Oncology Pathway Board - find out more on the GM Cancer website.

Last updated: March 2025