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Guidance On Setting Up a Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Non-serial Publications

English STI/PUB/2070 ¦ 978-92-0-145823-0

386 pages ¦ 34 figures ¦ € 90.00 ¦ Date published: 2024

https://doi.org/10.61092/iaea.40dy-lc77

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Description

This IAEA-WHO framework serves as an invaluable resource for countries in their ongoing efforts to strengthen their capacity for cancer control. Sharing the expertise of professionals from around the globe, it comprehensively outlines the fundamental principles of multidisciplinary cancer care. Additionally, it provides detailed descriptions of the essential infrastructure, human resources, and equipment necessary to deliver various cancer services. The purpose of this publication is to provide the context and requirements for specific services in a cancer centre, serving as guidance for evaluating and enhancing the quality of services. It is designed to support the growth and development of existing cancer centres, as well as in planning and establishment of new ones. By aligning with the main objectives of the IAEA Rays of Hope initiative, this publication contributes to the advancement of cancer care on a global scale.

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Keywords

Guidance, Setting up, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Treatment, Research, National Cancer Control Programme, NCCP, Oncological Disciplines, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Interconnected Services, Ancillary Services, Education Programmes, Training Programmes, Disease Specific Service Delivery Matrices, Breast, Lung, Cervical, Cancer Financing, Countries, India, Ghana, United Kingdom, United States of America, Brazil, IAEA-WHO Framework, Cancer Control Centre Framework, Expertise, Multidisciplinary Cancer Care, Essential Infrastructure, Human Resources, Equipment, Quality of Services, IAEA Rays of Hope Initiative, Advancement of Cancer Care, Global Scale, Cancer Control Milestones, Oncological Imaging, Palliative and Survivorship Care, Key Supportive Services, Pharmacy, Information Technology, Quality Control and Safety, Medical Records, Nursing Support, Review

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