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Rijnstate

2023-08-14T14:16:07Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/afdeling-hematologie Department of Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/afdeling-medische-oncologie Department of Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/alvleesklierkanker/ Pancreatic Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/blaaskanker Bladder Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/borstkanker Breast Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/darmkanker Colon Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/galblaaskanker/ Gallbladder Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/gynaecologische-oncologie/ Gyneconological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/hersentumor Brain Tumor]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/huidkanker Skin Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/immunotherapie-bij-kanker/ Immunotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/hoofdhalskanker Head and Neck Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/keelkanker/ Throat Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/longkanker/ons-team/ Lung Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/maagkanker Stomach Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/net Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/nierkanker/ons-team/ Kidney Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/prostaatkanker/ons-team/ Prostate Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/schildklierkanker Thyroid Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/wekedelenkanker/ Soft Tissue Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/zaadbalkanker Testicular Cancer]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Palliative Care Training ===

'''Content type:''' Knowledge and skills about palliative care.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses, nurse specialists, physician assistants and doctors.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/ondersteunende-en-palliatieve-zorg/onderzoek-en-onderwijs/training-palliatieve-zorg/].

=== Internship: Training for AIOS ===

'''Content type:''' Teach the application of palliative care.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors in training to become specialists (AIOS) geriatrics in the fourth and fifth year, AIOS Internal Medicine or AIOS during internal medicine preparatory course in the second or third year, Hospital pharmacists in training.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/ondersteunende-en-palliatieve-zorg/onderzoek-en-onderwijs/opleiding-voor-aios/].

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || 2 || 4.000 (per year)
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video-assisted thoracoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 16 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 38 ||
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || Yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || False Teeth || Yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations ==
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=== Resource: Patient Journey App ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide patients will all important information about their patient journey, clearly displayed in a personal timeline.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/zorgapp].

=== Resource: Cancer in Young Adults ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide support for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/aya].

=== Resource: Cancer in the Elderly ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide support for the elderly with cancer.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/kankerbijouderen].

=== Resource: Psychosocial Guidance ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offer psychological guidance for patients and family in the various aspects of cancer such as processing the disease, the consequences for your daily life such as caring for children, work, finances and practical matters, influence on relationships, changed perspectives, questions of life and faith, psychological problems.

'''Contact information:''' Contact [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/psychosociale-begeleiding/].

=== Resource: Dietician ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide diet support for cancer patients.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/voeding/].

=== Resource: Balance Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Promote healthy exercise habits for former cancer patients.

'''Contact information:''' Contact[https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/beweging/].

=== Resource: Consultation Hour Integrative Medicine ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide advice for integration of care outside the hospital with care within the hospital.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/im].
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Radboudumc Centre for Oncology

2023-08-14T14:11:22Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/endocriene-oncologie Endocrine Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/erfelijke-kanker Hereditary Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/gastro-enterologische-oncologie Gastroenterological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/gynaecologische-oncologie Gynecological oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/hemato-oncologie Hemato-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/hoofd-hals-oncologie Head and Neck Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/mamma-oncologie Breast Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/melanomen Melanomas]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/neuro-oncologie Neuro-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/niet-melanoom-huidtumoren Non-melanoma skin tumors]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/sarcomen Sarcomas]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/thoracale-oncologie Thoracic oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/onze-organisatie/onze-zorgketens/urologische-oncologie Urological oncology]'''

'''[https://www.radboudumc.nl/afdelingen/anesthesiologie-pijn-en-palliatieve-geneeskunde/onze-aandachtsgebieden/palliatieve-zorg Palliative Care]'''
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== Learning Resources ==

=== Compilation: Bachelors Learning Resources ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide learning opportunities such as bachelor's programs, summer school, internships, and the UMC Honors Academy.

'''Target audience:''' Students enrolled at Radboud University.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.radboudumc.nl/en/research/academic-and-scientific-training/level-of-experience/bachelors-students].

=== Compilation: Masters Learning Resources ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide learning opportunities such as masters programs (Biomedical Sciences, Cognitive Neurosciences, Molecular Mechanisms of Disease) and internships.

'''Target audience:''' Masters students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.radboudumc.nl/en/research/academic-and-scientific-training/level-of-experience/masters-students].

=== Compilation: PhD Learning Resources ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide learning opportunities such as PhD programs, courses, grant opportunities and retreats.

'''Target audience:''' PhD students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.radboudumc.nl/en/research/academic-and-scientific-training/level-of-experience/phd-candidates].

=== Compilation: Postdoc Learning Resources ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide learning opportunities such as Postdoc programs, courses, grant opportunities and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships.

'''Target audience:''' Postdoc students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.radboudumc.nl/en/research/academic-and-scientific-training/level-of-experience/postdocs].

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || COMPREHENSIVE MOLECULAR PANELS || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 15 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 15 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 11 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 11 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || image guided surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 5 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || Yes (both) ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Knife || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 26 ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 16 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 24 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 30 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 35 ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 27 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || Yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Breast cancer screening program || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cervical cancer screening program || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Course: Mindfulness Training ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide training on how to practice mindfulness.

'''Contact information:''' Free sign-up [https://www.radboudumc.nl/centrum-voor-oncologie/waarvoor-kunt-u-bij-ons-terecht/ondersteuning-bij-kanker/omgaan-met-kanker/mindfulness].

=== Tool: Distress Meter ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To identify and monitor a cancer patient's distress levels and concerns, facilitating communication about these issues with healthcare providers, and assisting in determining the need for additional support or care.

'''Information:''' Survey [https://www.kanker.nl/hulp-en-ondersteuning/lastmeter].

=== Facility: Adolescent and Young Adult Outpatient Clinic ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide advice and support for adolescents and young adults aged 18 to 39 suffering from cancer.

'''Contact information:''' Information [https://www.radboudumc.nl/patientenzorg/poliklinieken/aya].
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University Cancer Institute Toulouse-Oncopole

2023-08-14T13:44:28Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Trials ==

== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Specialties ===
[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en/hematology Hematology]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/breast-cancers Breast Cancer]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/gynecological-tumors Gynecological Tumors]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/ent-cancers ENT cancers]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/skin-cancers Skin Cancers]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/sarcomas Sarcomas]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/urology Urology]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/radiotherapy Radiotherapy]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/medical-imaging Medical Imaging]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/nuclear-medicine-and-brachytherapy Nuclear Medicine and Brachytherapy]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/oncogenetics Oncogenetics]

=== Care and Diagnostic Departments ===

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/surgery-department Surgery Department]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/hematology-department Hematology and Internal Medicine Department]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/medical-oncology-department Medical Oncology Department]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/radiotherapy-department Radiotherapy Department]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/nuclear-medicine-and-brachytherapy-unit Nuclear Medicine and Brachytherapy Unit]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/medical-imaging-department Medical Imaging Department]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/supportive-care-department Supportive Care Department]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/anatomical-pathology-department Anatomical Pathology Department]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/pharmacy Pharmacy Department]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/oncogenetics-unit Oncogenetics Unit]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/anesthesia-unit Anesthesia Unit]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/medical-physics-department Physique Médicale]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/intensive-care-unit Intensive Care and Resuscitation Unit]

[https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/cancer-biology-laboratory Cancer Biology Laboratory]
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== Learning Resources ==
=== Training Platform ===
'''Content Type''': Provides educational modules in oncology that offer essential knowledge and skills regarding patient care.

'''Target Audience''': Professionals in health, biology, research; Volunteers and caregivers.

'''Access''': Information [https://oncopole.e-tipi.com/Presentation/Dashboard/guest].

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 1 (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || 5 ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || IMRT radiotherapy planning system || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || 3 ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cervical cancer screening program || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Quality of Life !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Survivorship program || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Palliative Care !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Group of Services: Wellbeing, Beauty and Self-image ===
'''Content Type''': Beauty treatments (skin care, makeup, tips...), leisure, exchanges and creativity workshops. A library is also available to the public.

'''Target Audience''': Patients and their families.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.iuct-oncopole.fr/en_US/at-the-institute]
</div>

Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil

2023-08-14T13:42:29Z

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== Experts ==
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=== Specialties ===

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Anesthesiology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Cardiology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Endocrinology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Gastroenterology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ General Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Head and Neck Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Immunohemotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Neurology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Otorhinolaryngology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Pain Treatment]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Palliative Care and Internal Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Pneumology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Surgical Specialties]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Urology]'''

=== Multidisciplinary Groups ===

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Bone and Soft Tissue]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Breast]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Central Nervous System]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Digestive]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Endocrinology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Head and Neck]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Lung]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Neuroendocrine Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Oncosexology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Urology]'''
</div>

== Learning Resources ==
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=== Trainings: Training Actions ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offers courses, training, workshops and events in the health field. Provide various types of training, like patient safety, basic course in palliative care, good practices in stomal therapy, etc.

'''Target audience:''' Health care professionals.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/investigacaoeformacao/acoesdeformacao/].

=== Training: Medical Internship ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a supportive environment for intern doctors, ensuring successful training, compliance with programs, and fostering professional and personal growth while contributing to the institution's development and innovation.

'''Target audience:''' Intern doctors.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/investigacaoeformacao/internato-medico/].

=== Investigation: Investigation Project ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To explore, analyze, and gather information about a specific topic, issue, or problem in order to generate insights, make informed decisions, develop solutions, and contribute to knowledge or innovation within a particular field or context.

'''Target audience:''' Scientists in the health care field.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/investigacaoeformacao/investigacao/].
</div>

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes || 24199 (2021)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes || 3551 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || COMPREHENSIVE MOLECULAR PANELS || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes || 2078 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || Yes (microwave) ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || Yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || Yes
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Teleconsultation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To enable remote consultations and interactions between healthcare professionals or between professionals and patients using technology, facilitating the assessment of clinical history, healthcare planning, and coordination.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/cidadao/acessoteleconsulta/].

=== Resource: Accessible contact for deaf citizens ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To facilitate communication through video calls between deaf citizens and Portuguese Sign Language interpreters, ensuring access to healthcare services and professionals 24/7 via SNS 24 without any associated costs.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.sns24.gov.pt/contacto-acessivel-cidadao-surdo/].

=== Resource: Informative Guides ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide supportive and informative guides for patients and citizens alike. It includes general guides containing information regarding hospital visits, consultations, treatments, prevention and information guides on diseases, treatments, palliative care, etc.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/cidadao/guias-informativos/].
</div>

Centre François Baclesse

2023-08-14T13:33:42Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===

'''Content Type:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.archimaid.fr/index.php].
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/les-cancer-du-sein/ Breast Cancer]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/les-cancers-digestifs/ Digestive cancers]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/cancers-du-poumon-ou-de-la-plevre/ Cancers of the lung of pleura]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/les-cancers-urologiques/ Urological cancers]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/cancers-orl-vads/ ENT / head and neck cancers]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/tumeurs-de-la-thyroide-et-des-glandes-endocrines/ Tumors of the thyroid and endocrine glands]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/cancers-gynecologiques/ Gynecological cancers]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/les-sarcomes/ Sarcomas]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/cancers-de-site-primitif-inconnu/ Cancers of unknown primary site]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/cancers-du-sang-et-de-la-moelle-osseuse/ Blood and bone marrow cancers]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/les-cancers-de-la-peau/ Skin cancers]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/pathologie/cancers-du-systeme-nerveux-central-cerveau/ Cancers of the central nervous system (brain)]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/anesthesie/ Department of Anesthesia]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/centre-de-medecine-ambulatoire-cemab/ Ambulatory Medicine Center (CEMAB)]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/aide-au-sevrage-tabagique/ Smoking cessation aid]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/chirurgie-de-pathologie-mammaire/ Breast pathology surgery]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/chirurgie-des-cancers-cutanes/ Skin cancer surgery]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/chirurgie-generale-digestive-et-des-sarcomes/ General, digestive and sarcoma surgery]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/chirurgie-gynecologique/ Gynecological surgery]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/chirurgie-maxillo-faciale-et-stomatologie/ Maxillofacial surgery and stomatology]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/chirurgie-orl-et-cervico-faciale/ ENT and cervico-facial surgery]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/chirurgie-plastique-reconstructrice-et-esthetique/ Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/geriatrie-en-cancerologie/ Oncologic Geriatric Care]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/hopital-de-jour-doncologie/ Oncological Day Hospital]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/hopital-de-jour-de-recherche-clinique-unite-iris/ Clinical research day hospital (IRIS Unit)]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/hospitalisation-dhematologie/ Hematology Department]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/laboratoire-de-biologie-et-de-genetique-du-cancer/ Cancer Biology and Genetics Laboratory]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/medecine-nucleaire/ Nuclear Medicine]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/auriculotherapie/ Complementary medicine: Auriculotherapy/Mesotherapy]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/nutrition-et-dietetique/ Nutrition and dietetics]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/onco-sexualite-vie-intime-et-cancer/ Oncosexuality]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/orthophonie/ Speech Therapy]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/physique-medicale-radiophysique/ Medical Physics]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/protontherapie/ Proton therapy]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/psycho-oncologie/ Psycho-oncology]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/radiologie-senologie/ Radiology Department]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/radiologie-interventionnelle/ Interventional Radiology]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/radiotherapie/ Radiotherapy]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/etre-soigne-et-sinformer/votre-prise-en-charge/patients-en-essai-clinique/ Clinical Research]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/service-doncogenetique/ Oncogenetics Department]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/service-de-pathologie/ Pathology Department]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/pharmacie/ Pharmacy Department]

[https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/service-social/ Social Service]
</div>

== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training Catalog ===
'''Content Type''': Provides online and in-person training in aromatherapy and cancer, cancerology, oral therapies, Intimate life and cancer, seniors, and cancer.

'''Target Audience''': Professionals, caregivers and voluntaries.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.baclesse.fr/etudier-et-se-former/formation-continue/formations-professionnelles-continues-et-actions-dpc/catalogue-de-formations/]

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 1 || 5,632 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 1 (digital) || 3,502 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 8,333 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 3 ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PGR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 7 || 1804 (2019)
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes || 650
|-
| Machine || Intrabeam || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || yes || 51 (2019)
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || 1 || 2373 (2019)
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || 2 ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Transfusion Unit || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 16 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 9 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy with Pressurized Air Flow (PIPAC) || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Quality of Life !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Palliative Care !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Service: Onco-sexuality ===
'''Content Type''': Provides consultations with specialists (trained doctors and nurses) to talk about how cancer and its treatment is affecting the sexual life of the patient to find solutions to it.

'''Target Audience''': Oncologic hospitalized patients and outpatients.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/onco-sexualite-vie-intime-et-cancer/]

=== Service: Plantar Reflexology ===
'''Content Type''': Provides plantar reflexology sessions in in-house consultation. This therapy is carried out by applying pressure on reflex points located on the foot. It diminishes side effects of oncologic treatment, anxiety, and stress.

'''Target Audience''': Oncologic hospitalized patients and outpatients.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/reflexologie-plantaire/]

=== Service: Aesthetic Care and Image Consulting ===
'''Content Type''': Provides Aesthetic care and image counseling.

'''Target Audience''': Oncologic outpatients, patients hospitalized and in palliative care.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/soins-esthetiques/]

=== Service: Sophrology ===
'''Content Type''': Provides individual sessions of sophrology, which is a relaxation and self-development technique. Also, there is a sophrology podcast available in the website.

'''Target Audience''': Oncologic hospitalized patients.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.baclesse.fr/specialite/sophrologie/]
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Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus

2023-08-11T11:26:22Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-modelizacion-de-terapias-antitumorales/ Antitumor Therapies]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-cancer-de-mama-y-melanoma/ Breast Cancer]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-biologia-computacional-del-cancer/ Cancer Computational Biology]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-la-plasticidad-celular-y-cancer/ Cellular Plasticity and Cancer]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-desarrollo-clinico-precoz-de-farmacos/ Early clinical drug development]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-hematologia-experimental/ Experimental Hematology]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-terapeutica-experimental/ Experimental Therapeutics]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-expresion-genica-y-cancer/ Gene Expression and Cancer]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-del-programa-de-tumores-genitourinarios-del-snc-y-sarcoma/ Genitourinary Tumors, CNS and Sarcoma]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-factores-de-crecimiento/ Grow Factors]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-neoplasias-ginecologicas/#1626415265134-7601258a-e173 Gynecological Neoplasms]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-genetica-del-cancer-hereditario/ Hereditary Cancer]'''

'''[https://hospital.vallhebron.com/es/asistencia/especialidades/oncologia-medica Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-oncologia-molecular/ Molecular Oncology]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-oncology-data-science-odyssey/ Oncology Data Science]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-investigacion-traslacional-en-cancer-de-prostata/ Prostate Cancer]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-proteomica/ Proteomics Group]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-oncologia-radioterapica/ Radioation Oncology]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-radiomica/ Radiomics Goup]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-celulas-madre-y-cancer/ Stem Cell and Cancer]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-tumores-toracicos-y-cancer-de-cabeza-y-cuello/ Thoracics Tumors]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-investigacion-traslacional-del-sarcoma/ Translational Research Group on Sarcomas]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-los-biomarcadores-tumorales/ Tumor Biomarkers]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-inmunoterapia-e-inmunologia-de-tumores/ Tumor Immunotherapy and Immunology]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-investigacion-traslacional-del-cancer-gastrointestinal-superior/ Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer]'''

'''[https://vhio.net/es/pf/grupo-de-tumores-gastrointestinales-y-endocrinos/ Upper Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Tumors]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Classes: School in the Hospital ===
'''Primary purpose:''' To provide educational support and continuity to children and adolescents undergoing medium and long-term hospitalization to minimize the impact on their education.

'''Target audience:''' Children and adolescents of medium and long-stay hospitalization in the compulsory school stage.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://hospital.vallhebron.com/es/tu-y-el-hospital/los-ninos-en-el-hospital/aula-hospitalaria].

=== Training: Training stays for specialists from hospitals in Spain ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide short-term, focused training and professional recycling opportunities for specialists, aimed at acquiring specific skills and knowledge without replacing formal regulated training or contributing to academic degrees.

'''Target audience:''' Specialists from Spain or abroad who are working in Spanish health centers.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.vallhebron.com/es/docencia/estancias-formativas/estancias-formativas-de-especialistas-de-hospitales-del-estado-espanol].

=== Training: Training stays for specialists from foreign hospitals ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide additional training periods, up to six months, to qualified specialists or specialists in training from foreign hospitals, in various specialties, while adhering to rigorous admission conditions and regulations set by the Ministry of Health.

'''Target audience:''' Specialists from foreign hospitals.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.vallhebron.com/es/docencia/estancias-formativas/estancias-formativas-de-especialistas-de-hospitales-extranjeros].

=== Training: Vocational Training ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide university students and students in training cycles with clinical practices and direct contact with healthcare reality to prepare them for the world of work.

'''Target audience:''' Students from various disciplines and research students in the healthcare field.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.vallhebron.com/es/docencia/formacion-profesional].

=== Training: The residence in Vall d'Hebron ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide highly complex health care in a public, university, and community hospital setting, offering opportunities for residents to further their medical education and training.

'''Target audience:''' Medical school graduates who have completed their medical degree.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.vallhebron.com/es/docencia/residentes/residentes-en-vall-dhebron].

=== Courses: Continuing Education ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comprehensive and innovative training for healthcare professionals, both internal and external, while promoting knowledge management and excellence in teaching methodologies. Offer a wide range of courses, such as conferences, workshops, and support structures for knowledge management.

'''Target audience:''' Professionals in the healthcare field.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://aula.vallhebron.com/?_ga=2.227760408.447108158.1691413512-1967259660.1691413512].

=== Courses: Degrees ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide competencies and medical training that cater to the evolving demands of society, including integration into a research environment. Offer degree courses in medicine, biomedical sciences, nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics and human nutrition, and occupational therapy.

'''Target audience:''' Students who want to complete a degree in the areas of health.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.vallhebron.com/es/docencia/grados].

=== Courses: Masters and Postgraduates ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide specialized and in-depth training in various biomedical fields, including translational research, neuroimmunology, and nursing, with the aim of developing excellent researchers and specialists capable of addressing the evolving demands of healthcare and contributing to medical advancements and patient care.

'''Target audience:''' Researches, nurses and students of healthcare fields.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.vallhebron.com/es/docencia/masteres-y-posgrados].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video-assisted thoracoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Cobalt Units || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || Yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || Yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || Yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Facility: cyber@ula ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a space for volunteers, associations, and parents to organize and collaborate on various activities for admitted children, such as games, workshops, magic shows, and storytelling.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://hospital.vallhebron.com/es/tu-y-el-hospital/los-ninos-en-el-hospital].

=== Facility: Barcelona Space ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a leisure area with a Barça theme for hospitalized children, offering recreational activities and entertainment to make their hospital stay more enjoyable.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://hospital.vallhebron.com/es/tu-y-el-hospital/los-ninos-en-el-hospital].

=== Tool: Scankids VH ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To use gamification and 3D animations to prepare and inform children between the ages of 6 and 12 for diagnostic imaging tests at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in a playful and informative manner, guided by their parents, caregivers, and health professionals.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://hospital.vallhebron.com/es/tu-y-el-hospital/los-ninos-en-el-hospital].

Uppsala University Hospital

2023-08-11T11:24:44Z

Amit: Updated "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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=== Centers ===

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/specialist-healthcare/precision-medicine/ Precision Medicine Centre Uppsala (PMCU)]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/forskning-och-utbildning/centre-of-excellence/endokrina-tumorer/ Uppsala Centre of Excellence for Endocrine Tumors]'''

=== Departments ===
'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/clinics/antest/ Anesthesia and Intensive Care]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/barnavdelningen-for-blod--och-tumorsjukdomar-95-a/ Childrens department for Blood and Tumor diseases]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/for-patienter/find-..-hospital-area/care-units/childrens-ward-for-blood--and-tumour-diseases/ Childrens ward for Blood- and Tumour Diseases]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/barnavdelningen-for-neurologi-ortopedi-kirurgi-och-urologi-95-b/ Childrens ward for Neurology, Orthopedics, Surgery and Urology 95 B]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/departments/clini/ Clinical Research and Development Unit]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/dagsjukvardsavdelningen-for-neurokirurgi-och-neurologi/ Day care department for neurosurgery and neurology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/dagvardsavdelningen-for-lungmedicin/ Day care department for pulmonary medicine]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/dagkirurgiska-operationsavdelningen/ Day surgery]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/clinics/ear-nose-and-throat-deseases/ Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/dagsjukvardsavdelning-for-gastroenterologi/ Gastroenterology ]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/mag-tarm--och-njuravdelningen-100-b2/ Gastrointestinal and renal]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/clinics/geriatrik/ Geriatrics]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/gynekologavdelning-96-c1/ Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/departments/hematology/ Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/neurogeriatriska-avdelningen-30-b1/ Neurogeriatric]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/neuromottagningen/ Neurology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/neurokirurgavdelning-85-e/ Neurosurgery]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/nuklearmedicinska-avdelningen/ Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/departments/ogonsjukdomar/ Ophthalmology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/onkogenetiska-mottagningen/ Oncogenetic]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/onkologavdelning-101-b/ Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/onkologisk-endokrinologiska-mottagningen/ Oncology-endocrinology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/clinics/orthop/ Orthopedic and Hand Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/smartmottagningen/ Pain department]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/palliativa-konsultteamet/ Palliative Care]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/clinics/plastik--och-kakkirurgi/ Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/lungavdelning-50-e/ Pulmonary]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/stralbehandlingen/ Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/clinics/kirurgi/ Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/dagvardsavdelningen-for-onkologi/ The day care department for oncology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/clinics/thoraxkirurgi-och--anestesi/ Thoracic Surgery and Anesthesia]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/transplantationsmottagningen/ Transplant]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/urologavdelning-50-C/ Urology]'''

'''[https://www.akademiska.se/en/departments/clinics/kvinnosjukvard/ Women's health care]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Hospital School ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To preserve children and young people's right to education while they are in the hospital by providing access to the National curriculum and catering to individual needs.

'''Target audience:''' Students who are treated in the hospital.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/pa-sjukhuset/sjukhusskola/].

=== Course: Medical course in care of acutely ill children ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide specialized training and knowledge in emergency pediatric surgery, pediatric urology, and various other pediatric medical areas.

'''Target audience:''' For ST doctors and junior doctors in relevant fields.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-vardgivare/verksamhetsomraden/akademiska-barnsjukhuset/lakarkurs-i-vard-av-akut-sjuka-barn/].

=== Trainings: Trainings at Academic Hospital ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Aim to enhance clinical skills and teamwork for nursing staff and students, while also supporting the professional development of newly employed healthcare professionals and nurses undergoing specialization service at the Academic Hospital.

'''Target audience:''' To AT doctors, newly employed healthcare professionals, and nurses undergoing specialization service.

'''Information:''' Go to Research and Education tab > Training [https://www.akademiska.se/].

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Nephrostomy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || Yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Association: The Children's Cancer Foundation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support families with children affected by cancer by providing activities, meetings, apartments, camps, excursions, and on-call help to contribute to their security and happiness during and after the illness.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.barncancerfonden.se/lokala-foreningar/mellansverige/].

=== Associations: Young people and younger children and their guardians ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To enhance communication and gather feedback from children, young people, and their guardians at the Academic Children's Hospital through the establishment of various councils.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/barnsjukhuset/expertrad-for-barn-och-ungdomar/].

=== Resource: Occupational Therapy ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To actively participate in patient rehabilitation in various areas, sometimes taking an active role in the patient's care team and other times serving as consultants.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/ditt-besok/undersokning/arbetsterapi-pa-akademiska-sjukhuset/].

=== Resource: Speech Therapy ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide assistance to individuals of all ages with swallowing or communication difficulties resulting from neurological diseases, upon receiving a referral from their healthcare provider.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/logopedmottagningen-vid-akademiska-sjukhuset/].

=== Resource: The curator's reception at the Academic Hospital ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide counseling and support to patients and their relatives at the University Hospital, assisting with psychosocial issues and various challenges related to illness or injury.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/kuratorsmottagningen-vid-akademiska-sjukhuset/].

=== Resource: The Unit for Intensive Contextual Treatment (IKB) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To offer intensive support and treatment to young people (ages 11-18) and families in crisis situations, focusing on those with self-harming or near-suicidal behavior, to prevent institutional placements and psychiatric inpatient care, using the intensive contextual treatment of self-harm (IKB) model, in collaboration with schools and social services.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/bup---socialpsykiatriska-behandlingsteamet/].

=== Facility: Activities at The Children's Hospital ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide entertainment, laughter, relaxation, creative expression, support, and educational opportunities for children and young people, as well as their families, in the hospital setting.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/ditt-besok/undersokning/barncancer/aktiviteter-pa-sjukhuset/].

=== Facility: Yoga ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide quality-assured MediYoga sessions for cancer rehabilitation patients, aiming to complement medical treatment and improve well-being through gentle physical exercises, breathing techniques, and meditation.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/yogamottagningen/].

=== Facility: Hospital Chaplaincy ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide support, pastoral care, religious services, and facilitate contact with local churches and representatives from different religions for patients and their families.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/en/for-patienter/tjanster-och-service/sjukhuskyrkan/].

=== Facility: Uppsala Care ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide administration, financial support, and services for international patients seeking specialized healthcare at Uppsala University Hospital/Akademiska sjukhuset.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/en/for-patienter/find-..-hospital-area/uppsala-care/].

=== Facility: The Play Therapy ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide play therapy as an educational and recreational activity for children and young people receiving care at the Academic Hospital, aiming to offer them relaxation, support, and a sense of normalcy during their hospital stay.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/hitta-pa-sjukhuset/a-till-o/lekterapin/].

=== Facility: Children's Library ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a borrowing service for books, magazines, and films to children, young people, and their relatives, conveniently located at the Children's Hospital entrance.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/for-patient-och-besokare/ditt-besok/for-barn-och-unga/].

=== Tool: Proton-play module ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide children and their families with training, games, and information regarding the radiation therapy procedure at the Skandion Clinic, along with assessment and monitoring during the proton therapy period.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.akademiska.se/en/for-patienter/find-..-hospital-area/proton-theraphy-for-children-from-abroad/].
</div>

Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil

2023-08-11T11:22:40Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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=== Specialties ===

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Anesthesiology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Cardiology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Endocrinology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Gastroenterology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ General Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Head and Neck Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Immunohemotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Neurology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Otorhinolaryngology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Pain Treatment]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Palliative Care and Internal Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Pneumology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Surgical Specialties]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/servicos-clinicos/ Urology]'''

=== Multidisciplinary Groups ===

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Bone and Soft Tissue]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Breast]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Central Nervous System]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Digestive]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Endocrinology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Head and Neck]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Lung]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Neuroendocrine Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Oncosexology]'''

'''[https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/servicos/grupos-multidisciplinares-por-patologia/ Urology]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Trainings: Training Actions ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offers courses, training, workshops and events in the health field. Provide various types of training, like patient safety, basic course in palliative care, good practices in stomal therapy, etc.

'''Target audience:''' Health care professionals.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/investigacaoeformacao/acoesdeformacao/].

=== Training: Medical Internship ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a supportive environment for intern doctors, ensuring successful training, compliance with programs, and fostering professional and personal growth while contributing to the institution's development and innovation.

'''Target audience:''' Intern doctors.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/investigacaoeformacao/internato-medico/].

=== Investigation: Investigation Project ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To explore, analyze, and gather information about a specific topic, issue, or problem in order to generate insights, make informed decisions, develop solutions, and contribute to knowledge or innovation within a particular field or context.

'''Target audience:''' Scientists in the health care field.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/investigacaoeformacao/investigacao/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes || 24199 (2021)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes || 3551 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes || 2078 (2021)
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || Yes (microwave) ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || Yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Teleconsultation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To enable remote consultations and interactions between healthcare professionals or between professionals and patients using technology, facilitating the assessment of clinical history, healthcare planning, and coordination.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/cidadao/acessoteleconsulta/].

=== Resource: Accessible contact for deaf citizens ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To facilitate communication through video calls between deaf citizens and Portuguese Sign Language interpreters, ensuring access to healthcare services and professionals 24/7 via SNS 24 without any associated costs.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.sns24.gov.pt/contacto-acessivel-cidadao-surdo/].

=== Resource: Informative Guides ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide supportive and informative guides for patients and citizens alike. It includes general guides containing information regarding hospital visits, consultations, treatments, prevention and information guides on diseases, treatments, palliative care, etc.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ipocoimbra.min-saude.pt/category/cidadao/guias-informativos/].
</div>

Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

2023-08-11T11:19:47Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/sektor_operativnih_dejavnosti/oddelek_za_anestezijo_in_intenzivno_terapijo_operativnih_strok Anesthesia and Intensive Therapy]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/diagnosticna_dejavnost/oddelek_za_citopatologijo Cythopathology]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/sektor_operativnih_dejavnosti/oddelek_za_ginekolosko_onkologijo Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/sektor_internisticne_onkologije Internal Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/diagnosticna_dejavnost/oddelek_za_laboratorijske_dejavnosti Laborathory Activities]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/diagnosticna_dejavnost/oddelek_za_molekularno_diagnostiko Molecular Diagnostics]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/diagnosticna_dejavnost/oddelek_za_nuklearno_medicino Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/diagnosticna_dejavnost/oddelek_za_patologijo Pathology]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/diagnosticna_dejavnost/oddelek_za_radiologijo Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/zdravstvena_dejavnost/sektor_operativnih_dejavnosti/oddelek_za_kirursko_onkologijo Surgical Oncology]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Educational Activities ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To disseminate knowledge about cancer, promote its controllable nature, provide continuous education to oncology professionals, and raise awareness among both medical staff and the general public regarding disease prevention, early diagnosis, and appropriate actions, achieved through seminars, courses, meetings, publications, and collaboration with educational institutions.

'''Target audience:''' Both professional staff within the Oncology Institute (OI) and other medical institutions in Slovenia, as well as the lay public; Healthcare professionals and specialists and students at various education levels.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.onko-i.si/dejavnosti/raziskovalna_in_izobrazevalna_dejavnost/predstavitev_izobrazevalne_dejavnosti].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes || 19637 (2022)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes || 5806 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes || 11232 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes || 15074 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes || 2584 (2022)
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PGR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || COMPREHENSIVE MOLECULAR PANELS || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vulvoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes || 320
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Total MegaVoltage units || 7 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Cobalt Units || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Adaptive radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Conventional simulation || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Virtual simulation for treatment planning || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || IMRT radiotherapy planning system || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialization/certification in oncology || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|}
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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Guides, Handbooks and Recommendations ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide information and guidance to the patients and their relatives about the various types of cancers, information about treatments, palliative care, physical activity, depression, etc.

'''Access Information:''' General publications [https://www.onko-i.si/za-javnost-in-bolnike/publikacije]; Medicines and effects publications [https://www.onko-i.si/za-javnost-in-bolnike/publikacije/zdravila-in-ucinki].

=== Resouce: Videos ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide educational and informational videos to the patients and the public, about cancer treatments, diagnostic tests, cancer formation, surgeries, etc.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.onko-i.si/za-javnost-in-bolnike/video].

=== Facility: Volunteer Work ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To enhance patient quality of life, alleviate staff burnout, address environmental concerns, and offer informal psycho-social support to patients alongside medical treatment.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.onko-i.si/za-javnost-in-bolnike/prostovoljsko-delo].

Institut Paoli-Calmettes

2023-08-11T11:16:29Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===
'''Content Type''': Provides a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.institutpaolicalmettes.fr/essais-cliniques/]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
[https://www.institutpaolicalmettes.fr/annuaire-medecins-soignants/ Doctors and caregivers by area and specialty]
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Master in Health Biology ===
'''Content Type''': It has three main objectives - Train and prepare Health and Sciences students for university thesis studies in sciences; Provide Master's level technical training in Biological Sciences aligned with their career goals; Offer scientific training to students from Mediterranean universities (Algeria and Morocco) to encourage academic careers in their home country.

'''Target Audience''': Students from Health (interns in medicine, pharmacy, and odontology) and Sciences (bachelors in biology) areas.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.institutpaolicalmettes.fr/enseignement/les-enseignements/]

=== Training: Specialized Training in Oncology (DESC) ===
'''Content Type''': Provides additional specialized training to medical professionals who have already completed their initial medical education and obtained a primary specialization.

'''Target Audience''': Medical Residents holding or in the process of obtaining a postgraduate medical degree (D.E.S.).

'''Access''': Information [https://www.institutpaolicalmettes.fr/enseignement/les-enseignements/]

=== Training: Specialized Trainings (DESU, DESIU, DU, IUD, AND CU) ===
'''Content Type''': Provide in-depth knowledge and training in the field of diagnostic and therapeutic innovations in many oncology areas. The areas are Clinical Oncology, Onco-gynecology, Senology, Breast Reconstruction And Oncoplastic Surgery, Recourse In Oncology Senology, Oncological Surgery, Oncogenetics And Adult Genetic Pathologies, Oncogenetics And Adult Genetic Pathologies, Allograft Of Hematopoietic Stem Cells, High Level Sport And Coaching In Oncology.

'''Target Audience''': Specialist doctors, Medical residents (DES interns), DESC – DIS students, pharmacists and veterinarians, general practitioners within the framework of the Continuing Medical Education (FMC) and nurses with a view to specialization.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.institutpaolicalmettes.fr/enseignement/les-enseignements/]
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PGR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || image guided surgery || 3 rooms ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 5 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Intrabeam || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Treatment Planning System || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Adaptive radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || IMRT radiotherapy planning system || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Number of laminar flow rooms || 80 (2021) ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Interventional Endoscopy || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Breast cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cervical cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resources: Wellness treatments ===
'''Content Type''': It provides services that stimulate well-being and helps patients cope with the disease. They offer sophrology sessions, energy resonance sessions by skin stimulation (resc), meditation sessions, hypnosis sessions, aesthetic care, and smoking cessation service.

'''Target Audience''': Patients.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.institutpaolicalmettes.fr/les-soins-de-support/mieux-etre/]

</div>

Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Oncología IVO

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== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/anestesiologia-reanimacion-terapia-dolor/ Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/cardiologia/ Cardiology]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/analisis-clinicos-microbiologia/ Clinical Analysis and Microbiology Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/dermatologia/ Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/digestivo/ Digestive]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/unidad-de-diagnostico-precoz-ii-marques-del-turia/ Early Diagnosis Unit II Marqués del Turia]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/urgencias/ Emergency Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/cirugia-general-digestiva/ General and Digestive Surgery Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/consejo-genetico/ Genetic Concil]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/ginecologia/ Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/hematologia/ Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/unidad-de-deteccion-temprana-ielcap/ IELCAP Early Detection Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/medicina-interna/ Internal Medicine Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/oncologia-medica/ Medical Oncology Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/biologia-molecular/ Molecular Biology Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/neurocirugia/ Neurosurgery]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/medicina-nuclear/ Nuclear Medicine Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/enfermeria/ Nursing Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/otorrinolaringologia/ Otorhinolaryngology Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/anatomia-patologica/ Pathological Anatomy Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/farmacia/ Pharmacy Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/fisioterapia/ Physiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/neumologia/ Pneumology]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/psicologia/ Psycology]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/oncologia-radioterapica/ Radiation Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/radiologia/ Radiodiagnoses Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/radiofisica-proteccion-radiologica/ Radiophysics and Radiological Protection Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/cirugia-plastica-reconstructiva/ Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Service]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios/cirugia-toracica/ Thoracic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ivo.es/cuadro-medico/servicios Urology]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Specialized Health Training (FSE) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide specialized health training in various specialties, including Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Medical-Surgical Dermatology and Venereology, and Hospital Radiophysics, through a structured program involving care, research, and comprehensive preparation.

'''Target audience:''' Residents doctors.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ivo.es/docencia/formacion-sanitaria-especializada-mir/].

=== Courses: Technicians, Graduates and Postgraduates ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide accredited specialist training and to offer training stays for residents from other centers, along with participating in undergraduate teaching in health sciences disciplines through collaboration agreements.

'''Target audience:''' Professionals from IVO Foundation, professionals from other centers, doctors, nurses and other health sciences students.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ivo.es/docencia/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes || 23776 (2022)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 2 || 4165 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 8 || 5596 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || 6 || 10016 (2022)
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 1 || 2081 (2022)
|-
| Machine || PET CT || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || 1 || 135 (2022)
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes || 405 (2022)
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes || 1176 (2022)
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes || 6539 (2022)
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes || 851 (2022)
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes || 15974 (2022)
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || COMPREHENSIVE MOLECULAR PANELS || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes || 344 (2022)
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes || 1268 (2022)
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes || 183 (2022)
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || || 1365 (2022)
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 3 || 148 (2022)
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 10 || 1169 (2022)
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || || 323 (2022)
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || || 120 (2022)
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes || 239 (2022)
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Total MegaVoltage units || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 6 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || 5 || 247
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || Yes || 42 (2022)
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 19 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 3 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || 24-hour Oncological Emergency Department || Yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Breast cancer screening program || Yes || 15902 visits, 190 cancers detected (2022)
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Guides for patients and families ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Guides to inform patients and their families about the services offered in the hospital, information for visitors, regulations, hospital units, etc.

'''Access Information:''' Information [https://www.ivo.es/atencion-al-paciente/guias-para-pacientes-y-familiares/].
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Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna

2023-08-11T11:09:06Z

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== Trials ==
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== Experts ==
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The Comprehensive Cancer Center team is only active in a coordinating role. Patients are cared for without exception in the corresponding oncological special outpatient clinics [https://www.ccc.ac.at/patientinnen/terminvereinbarung/].

=== CCC Research Cluster ===

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-forschungscluster/genetics-and-epigenetics/ Genetics and Epigenetics]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-forschungscluster/immunology-and-inflammation/ Immunology and Inflammation]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-forschungscluster/experimental-therapy-and-drug-resistance/ Experimental Therapy and Drug Resistance]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-forschungscluster/microenvironment-vasculature-and-metastasis/ Microenvironment, Vasculature and Metastasis]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-forschungscluster/cell-signalling-and-metabolism/ Cell Signaling and Metabolism]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-forschungscluster/diagnostic-and-therapeutic-developments/ Diagnostic and Therapeutic Developments]

=== CCC Units ===

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/colorectal-cancer-unit-ccc-crc/ Colorectal Cancer Unit (CCC-CRC)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/ccc-cns/ Central Nervous System Tumor Unit (CCC-CNS)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/brustgesundheitszentrum-ccc-bgz/ Breast Health Center (CCC-BGZ)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/gastroesophageal-tumor-unit-ccc-get/ Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit (CCC-GET)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/gynecologic-cancer-unit-ccc-gcu/ Gynecologic Cancer Unit (CCC-GCU)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/musculosceletal-tumors-unit-ccc-mst/ Musculoskeletal Tumors Unit (CCC-MST)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/neuroendocrine-tumor-unit-ccc-net/ Neuroendocrine Tumor Unit (CCC-NET)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/pancreatic-cancer-unit-ccc-pcu/ Pancreatic Cancer Unit (CCC-PCU)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/ccc-units/urologic-oncology-unit-ccc-uo/ Urologic Oncology Unit (CCC-UO)]

=== CCC Platforms ===

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/platforms/drug-target-screening-ccc-dts/ Drug & Target Screening Platform (CCC-DTS)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/platforms/platform-for-molecular-diagnostics-and-treatment-in-oncology/ Personalized medicine at the CCC: Platform for Molecular Diagnostics and Treatment in Oncology]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/platforms/platform-for-cancer-nursing-research-ccc-cnr/ Platform for Cancer Nursing Research]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/platforms/paravasate-plattform/ CCC extravasation platform]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/platforms/sexual-health-in-cancer-patients/ Sexual Health in Cancer Patients (CCC-SHCP)]

[http://www.ccc.ac.at/wissenschaft-forschung/platforms/side-effects-mangement-support-care-rehabilitation-smscr/ Platform for Side Effects Management, Supportive Care & Rehabilitation (CCC-SMSCR)]


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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: PhD Programme ===

'''Content type:''' PhD programmes on Clinical and Experimental Oncology; Inflammation and Immunity; Malignant Diseases; Clinical Neurosciences (CLINS).

'''Target audience:''' Doctors.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.ccc.ac.at/lehre/phd-programme/].

=== Course: Postgraduate oncology training ===

'''Content type:''' Postgraduate training on Medscape Oncology; Fellowship Gynecological Oncology.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.ccc.ac.at/lehre/postgraduelle-fort-und-weiterbildung/].

=== Course: Cancer Update CCC Vienna ===

'''Content type:''' State-of-the-art advanced training series for doctors about Lymphomas; Bladder and kidney cancer; Head and Neck Cancer; Gastric and esophageal carcinoma.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors.

'''Access:''' Information and registration [https://www.ccc.ac.at/lehre/ccc-cancer-update/].

=== Course: Vienna International Summer School on Oncology for Medical Students ===

'''Content type:''' To help students to become familiar with cancer care in general health practice to reduce fear for patients with a malignant disease and to develop and nourish international and intercultural relationships.

'''Target audience:''' Medical students.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.ccc.ac.at/lehre/vienna-international-summer-school-on-clinical-and-experimental-oncology-vsso/program/]. Registration [https://www.ccc.ac.at/lehre/vienna-international-summer-school-on-clinical-and-experimental-oncology-vsso/registration/]. Contact [https://www.ccc.ac.at/lehre/vienna-international-summer-school-on-clinical-and-experimental-oncology-vsso/contact/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Radionuclide treatment facilities || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes || 180
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Knife || 1 || 1400
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Transfusion Unit || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes || 87 (2022)
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes || 43 (2022)
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || 24-hour Oncological Emergency Department || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Breast cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cervical cancer screening program || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Course: Cancer School CCC Vienna ===

'''Content type:''' Basic course on cancer knowledge; advanced course on cancer knowledge.

'''Target audience:''' Affected people; relatives; people who are professionally involved with cancer diseases and patients; patient representatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.ccc.ac.at/cancer-school/home-cancer-school/]. Registration [https://www.ccc.ac.at/cancer-school/anmeldung/].
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Vejle Cancer Centre - The Patients' Cancer Hospital part of Lillebaelt Hospital

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== Trials ==
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'''Type of Content:''' Provides a tool for patients to find active trials to participate in.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.dccc.dk/kliniske-protokoller/]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/anaestesiologisk-afdeling Department of Anaesthesiology]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/apoteket Pharmacie]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/biokemi-og-immunologi Biochemistry and Immunology]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/center-for-faelles-beslutningstagning Center for Joint Decision-Making]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/fysio-og-ergoterapi Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/hjertesygdomme Heart Diseases]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/klinisk-genetik Clinical Genetics]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/klinisk-mikrobiologi Clinical Microbiology]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/klinisk-patologi Clinical Pathology]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/medicinsk-afdeling Medical Department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/nuklearmedicinsk-afdeling Department of Nuclear Medicine]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling Oncological Department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/organ-og-plastikkirurgisk-afdeling Department of Organ and Plastic Surgery]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/ortopaedkirurgisk-afdeling Orthopedic Surgery Department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/rontgenafdelingen The X-ray department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/sygehuspraesterne-vejle-sygehus Hospital Chaplains]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/urinvejskirurgi Urinary Tract Surgery]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/ojenafdelingen Eye Department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/ore-naese-og-halsafdelingen Ear, Nose and Throat Department]

=== Research Services ===
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Basic Education ===
'''Content Type''': Provides basic education in the Oncology Department.

'''Target Audience''': Students in the area of medicine, nursing, social and health assistance, radiography, medical secretariat, and pharmacy.

'''Access''': Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling/fagfolk-og-uddannelse/uddannelse/grunduddannelser]

=== Training: Special Education ===
'''Content Type''': Provides special training in the Oncology Department.

'''Target Audience''': Doctors, radiotherapists, nurses, and physicists.

'''Access''': Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling/fagfolk-og-uddannelse/uddannelse/specialeuddannelser]

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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || no ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || yes || 330
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Acupunture unit || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Service: Body & Cancer ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Provides a 6-week training program planned individually to each patient that includes trainings of fitness, strength, body awareness, and relaxation.

'''Target audience:''' Patients of the Hematology and Oncology Department.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/patient-og-parorende/saerligt-for-kraeftpatienter/traeningsprogram-for-kraeftpatienter]

=== Resource: The Cancer Patients' House ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Provides housing.

'''Target audience:''' Cancer patients and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/patient-og-parorende/saerligt-for-kraeftpatienter/kraeftpatienternes-hus]

=== Association: Patient and Relative Council for the Cancer Hospital ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Provides a place for the users of the hospital system to expose their opinions, and arguments and create ideas to enhance the quality of care within the institution.

'''Target audience:''' Cancer patients and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/om-os/patient-og-parorenderad/patient-og-parorenderadet-for-vejle-sygehus]

=== Course: Look Good Feel Better ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Offers informal skin care and makeup course and advices. Also, the patient will receive makeup material.

'''Target audience:''' Women undergoing outpatient cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling/patienter-og-parorende/tilbud-til-dig-som-patient]

=== Service: Look Good Feel Better ===
'''Primary purpose:''' A conversation occurs between a nurse or doctor with special training in clinical sexological counseling. At this moment, they discuss the main problems that the patient has been dealing with in the sexual area. Depending on the case, a follow-up is available.

'''Target audience:''' Patients who receive treatment or are undergoing treatment at Vejle Hospital.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling/patienter-og-parorende/tilbud-til-dig-som-patient]
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Tartu University Hospital

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== Trials ==
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'''Content Type''': To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.kliinikum.ee/ho/teadusuuringud]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/ho/toeoetajad Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/ho/toeoetajad Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/patoloogia/toeoetajad Pathology services]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/kirurgiakliinik/toeoetajad Department of General Surgery and Plastic Surgery]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/kirurgiakliinik/toeoetajad Department of Surgical and Gynecological Oncology]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/kirurgiakliinik/toeoetajad Department of Pediatric Surgery]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/kirurgiakliinik/toeoetajad Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/radioloogia/tootajad Maarjamõisa radiology department]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/radioloogia/tootajad Department of Nuclear Medicine]

=== Research Services ===
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== Learning Resources ==
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 4 || 26,608
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 4 || 11,159
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 145,338
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Radiation Therapy Devices || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || Angiograph || 3 ||
|-
| Technique || Radioisotope || || 3,760
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes || 82,258
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET (PET CT + PET MRI) || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Total MegaVoltage units || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || IMRT radiotherapy planning system || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Knife || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Support Group ===
'''Content Type''': It provides discussions of feelings related to the illness, treatment and quality of life. Offers support to cope with the disease.

'''Target Audience''': Cancer patients and their relatives.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.kliinikum.ee/ho/patsientide-tugigrupid]
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Motol University Hospital

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== Trials ==
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/oddeleni-krevni-banky/#autotransfuze Blood Bank Department]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/centrum-pro-leceni-a-vyzkum-bolestivych-stavu/ Center for Treatment and Research of Pain Conditions]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-detska-cast/centrum-detske-neuroonkologie/#uvod Center of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/klinika-anesteziologie-resuscitace-a-intenzivni-mediciny-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Clinic of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Medicine]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/klinika-otorinolaryngologie-a-chirurgie-hlavy-a-krku-1-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/oddeleni-klinicke-hematologie/ Department of Clinical Hematology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/oddeleni-klinicke-psychologie/#vedeni-a-personal Department of Clinical Psichology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/klinika-zobrazovacich-metod-2-lf-uk-fn-motol/#uvod Department of Imaging Methods]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/clinic-and-ambulance/common-workplace/Department-of-Neurosurgery-Children-and-Adults-2-lf-uk-and-fn-motol/#vedeni-kliniky-a-personal Department of Neurosurgery for Children and Adults]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/klinika-nuklearni-mediciny-a-endokrinologie-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/klinika-spondylochirurgie-1-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Department of Spondylosurgery]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/oddeleni-transplantaci-a-tkanove-banky/ Department of Transplantation and Tissue Bank]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/urologicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Department of Urology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/clinic-and-ambulance/clinic-children%27s-cast/Department-of-Pediatric-Hematology-and-Oncology-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#ambulance Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and its clinics]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-detska-cast/klinika-detske-chirurgie-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#specializace Department of Pediatric Surgery]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-detska-cast/dermatologicke-oddeleni-pro-deti/#uvod Dermatology Department for Children]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/dermatovenerologicke-oddeleni/#submenu-dermatoonkologicka-poradna Dermato-oncology section (Department of dermatovenerology)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/pneumologicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-diagnostika-a-lecba-bronchogenniho-karcinomu Diagnosis and treatment of bronchogenic carcinoma (Pneumology Clinic)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/dermatovenerologicke-oddeleni/#submenu-digitalni-dermatoskop Digital dermatoscope section (Department of dermatovenerology)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/chirurgicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-endokrinochirurgie Endocrinology section (Department of surgery)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/chirurgicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-Hepatobiliarni-chirurgie Hepato - pancreato - biliary (HPB) section (Department of surgery)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/ustav-patologie-a-molekularni-mediciny-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#bioticka-stanice Institute of Pathology and Molecular Medicine]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/chirurgicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-mamologie Mammology section (Department of surgery)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/gynekologicko-porodnicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-onkogynekologicka-a-kolposkopicka-ambulance Oncogynecological and colposcopic outpatient clinic]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/onkologicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Oncology Department]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/i-ortopedicka-klinika-1-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/ Orthopedic Clinic]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/dermatovenerologicke-oddeleni/#submenu-operacni-sal-a-laserove-pracoviste Operating room and laser workplace (Department of dermatovenerology)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/dermatovenerologicke-oddeleni/#submenu-fototerapeutickay-stacionar Phototherapy station (Department of dermatovenerology)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/chirurgicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-plasticka-chirurgie Plastic surgery section (Department of surgery)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/iii-chirurgicka-klinika-1-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Surgical Clinics]

=== Research Services ===
[https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/o-nas/odborna-verejnost/eticka-komise/seznam-clenu/ Ethics committee]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/who%27s-microsite/o-nas/our-team/our-scientists/index.html Scientists]
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: MD, Ph.D. program ===
'''Content type:''' Prepare students with practical experience and scientific work.

'''Target audience:''' Medical graduates.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/o-nas/professional-public/scientific-activity/md-ph-d-program/].


=== Trainning: Internships ===
'''Content type:''' Provides trainning in the fields of surgery, neurology, rehabilitation and psychiatry.

'''Target audience:''' Beginning neurosurgeons and postgraduate students.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/clinic-and-ambulance/common-workplace/Department-of-Neurosurgery-Children-and-Adults-2-lf-uk-and-fn-motol/#vyuka].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 4 (3 in adult area + 1 in pediatric area) || 27,504 (2021)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes (1.5 and 3T; Neurological, Cardiac, Musculoskeletal, Abdominal Imaging and MR angiography) || 13,417 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 1 (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 9,000
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || more than 3 (3 in pediatric area + unknown number in adult area) || 189,783 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes (MRI and CT) ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PGR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video dermatoscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || yes || 448
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 17 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || || 2125 (2022)
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || 7 || 57
|-
| Technique || Video-assisted thoracoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || image guided surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes || 700 (2022)
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Virtual simulation for treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || IMRT radiotherapy planning system || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Transfusion Unit || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Bone marrow / stem cell bank || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes || 25 pediatric (2022)
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Venous Accesses || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Lung cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Survivorship program || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute

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== Trials ==
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'''Primary Purpose:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/klinicke-studie/t1520].

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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/medical-workplaces/t1678 Medical workplaces]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/breast-cancer-centre/t1669 Breast Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-oesophageal-and-gastric-cancer/t1654 Centre for Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/colon-cancer-centre/t1652 Colon Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-liver-and-biliary-tract-cancer/t1657 Centre for Liver and Biliary Tract Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-pancreatic-cancer/t1660 Centre for Pancreatic Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/prostate-cancer-centre/t1653 Prostate Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/kidney-and-urinary-tract-cancer-centre/t1661 Kidney and Urinary Tract Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/testicular-cancer-centre/t1663 Testicular Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-ovarian-tubal-and-peritoneal-cancers/t1659 Centre for Ovarian, Tubal and Peritoneal Cancers]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-uterine-cervical-and-vulvar-cancers/t1664 Centre for Uterine, Cervical and Vulvar Cancers]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-lung-and-pleural-cancer/t1667 Centre for Lung and Pleural Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-skin-cancer-and-melanoma/t1668 Centre for Skin Cancer and Melanoma]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-brain-and-spinal-cord-tumours/t1648 Centre for Brain and Spinal Cord Tumours]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/head-and-neck-cancer-centre/t1658 Head and Neck Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/sarcoma-centre/t1662 Sarcoma centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-neuroendocrine-tumours/t1656 Centre for Neuroendocrine Tumours]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/thyroid-cancer-centre/t1655 Thyroid Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-cancer-of-unknown-primary-br-and-other-rare-malignancies/t1666 Centre for cancer of unknown primary and other rare malignancies]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-precision-oncology/t1649 Centre for Precision Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-palliative-medicine-and-pain-management/t1650 Centre for Palliative Medicine and Pain Management]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/robotic-surgery-centre/t1651 Robotic Surgery Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-cytoreduction-and-regional-chemotherapy/t1665 Centre for cytoreduction and regional chemotherapy]'''

=== Research Services ===
'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/science-and-research/t1647 Research staff]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Educational internships ===
'''Content Type:''' Provides educational programs and specialized training in many areas, including clinical and radiologic oncology.

'''Target Audience:''' Doctors and pharmacists.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/lekari-a-farmaceuti/t1487].

=== Training: Professional internships ===
'''Content Type:''' Provides training in clinical, radiological, surgery, and others involved in gynecology and radiology oncologic care.

'''Target Audience:''' Doctors and radiologists.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/lekari-a-farmaceuti/t1487].

=== Course: Extension courses ===
'''Content Type:''' Provides Oncogynecology, Palliative medicine, and Oncosurgery content.

'''Target Audience:''' Doctors.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/lekari-a-farmaceuti/t1487].

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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes || 16,741 || 2
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes || 10,103 || 1 (1.5 T)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes || 29467 || 4 (type not specified)
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes || ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 20745 || 6
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes || 9,824 || 2
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes || || 1
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes || ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes || 5080 ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes || ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes || 924 ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes || 937 ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes || 516 ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes || 27846 ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes || ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes || 641 ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes || ||
|-
! Others !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes || ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 11 || 1002 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || 12 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 4 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 4 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 11 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 13 || 458 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes || 290 ||
|-
| Technique || spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases || yes || ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || yes || 2126 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || yes || 43551 || 5
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes || || 2
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes || 27 ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes || 1023 ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || 4D conformal radiotherapy || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes || ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 5 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 2 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || yes || ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes || ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 5 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 15 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 3 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 6 || ||
|-
! Others !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Lung cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Survivorship program || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Information and education center (IEC) ===
'''Content type:''' Access to a library, videos with programs of interest, copying services, scanning services, and a computer with internet connection, all with the purpose of providing advice on cancer prevention and treatment.

'''Target audience:''' All interested audience.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/en/care-and-services/t1641#section7].

=== Resource: Relaxation room ===
'''Content type:''' Provides music media that can be borrowed by patients. Also contains TVs and computers that can be used locally.

'''Target audience:''' Hospitalized patients.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/en/care-and-services/t1641#section7].

=== Course: Art workshop and relaxation room ===
'''Content type:''' Students of art, psychology and art-therapy help patients produce art and perform art techniques.

'''Target audience:''' Hospitalized patients and outpatients.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/en/care-and-services/t1641#section7].
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Kortrijk Cancer Centre AZ Groeninge

2023-07-29T07:03:29Z

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== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===

'''Primary Purpose:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate in.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/a-propos-de-laz-groeninge/essais-cliniques#Nos-essais-cliniques-actuels]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and diagnostic services ===
'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-dhemato-oncologie Hemato-oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-du-sein Breast Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-gynecologique Gynecological Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-digestive Digestive Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-respiratoire Respiratory Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-dermatologique Dermatologic Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-geriatrique Geriatric Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-urogenitale Urogenital Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-tete-et-cou Head and Neck Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/imagerie-medicale-radiologie Medical Imaging Center]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/medecine-nucleaire Nuclear Medicine Center]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/neurochirurgie Neurosurgery center]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/anatomie-pathologique Pathological Anatomy Center]'''

=== Support services ===
'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/oncocoaches#Team Onco-coaches]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/sociale-dienst Social service]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/klinisch-psychologen Psychological service]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/zingeving-en-spiritualiteit Service of meaning and spirituality]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/dietisten Dietetics]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/palliatief-supportteam Palliative Support Team]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/kinesitherapeuten Physiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/ergotherapeuten Occupational therapy]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes (type not informed) ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (type not informed) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| || || ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || 3 ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic intra- and extracranial radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 2 || more than 600 palliative patients annually
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 30 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 5 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| Technique || Hormonal therapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || D-J stent || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Survivorship program || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Association: Patient Advisory Board Cancer Center Kortrijk (PARkk) ===
'''Primary purpose:''' It aims to guarantee an active representation of patients or patients' relatives in the cancer care organization.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment, their relatives, and representatives of the Kortrijk Cancer Center.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/kankercentrum/patientenadviesraad-kankercentrum-kortrijk-parkk]

=== Course: Creative center workshops ===
'''Content type:''' Provide art workshops as a leisure activity to share feelings and connect with others.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment, patients who finished cancer treatment, and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/creatief-centrum-oncologie]

=== Resource: Asem meetings ===
'''Content type:''' It comprises meetings guided by themes that involve coping with feelings, creating connections, and creating a positive mentality.

'''Target audience:''' Patients with terminal cancer from the AZ Groeninge Hospital.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/kankercentrum/asem]

=== Service: Onco-coach ===
'''Content type:''' Nurses promote closer contact between the hospital, the patients, and their relatives. These professionals help the patients deal with the disease and inform them about treatments.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/oncocoaches#Team]

=== Service: Stronger on the road ===
'''Content type:''' It is a 12-week exercise program that includes a consultation with a doctor of physical medicine and a biomechanical screening before the physical guidance.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/behandelingen-en-onderzoeken/sterkker-onderweg]

=== Service: Oncological rehabilitation program ===
'''Content type:''' It's a 12-week program that promotes physical rehabilitation and psycho-educational sessions.

'''Target audience:''' Patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/behandelingen-en-onderzoeken/oncologische-revalidatie]

=== Service: Strong ===
'''Content type:''' It is a 10-month program supplementary to the onco-rehabilitation in which patients can choose to enhance their physical performance in swimming, cycling, or running. The program promotes an individual online training program and group training. It includes a consultation with a doctor of physical medicine, biomechanical screening, and a fitness test.

'''Target audience:''' Patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/behandelingen-en-onderzoeken/sterkk]

=== Service: Onco@home ===
'''Content type:''' Provides specialized care at home by a trained nurse to prepare the patients for treatments in the day hospital and avoid the number of hospital visits.

'''Target audience:''' Oncological and haematological patients treated in AZ Groeninge, Sint-Jozefskliniek Izegem or OLV van Lourdes Hospital Waregem; and who preferably have a Port-a-Cath (implanted catheter).

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/kankercentrum/oncohome]
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King Albert II Cancer Institute

2023-07-29T07:02:20Z

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== Trials ==
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=== Trials list ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Provide easy access to patients and professionals to the available clinical trials, which are organized by type of cancer.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/list-ongoing-clinical-trials]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/bile-duct-cancer Bile duct cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/bladder-cancer Bladder cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/blood-cancers-adults Blood cancers in adults]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/breast-cancer Breast cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/cancer-colo-rectal Cancer colo-rectal]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/cancer-musculoskeletal-system-or-sarcomas Cancer of the musculoskeletal system or sarcomas]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/central-nervous-system-cns-tumors-children Central nervous system (cns) tumors in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/central-nervous-system-cancer Central nervous system cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/cervical-cancer Cervical cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/endometrial-cancer Endometrial cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/ewings-sarcoma-children Ewing’s sarcoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/head-and-neck-cancer Head and neck cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/kidney-cancer Kidney cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/leukemia-children Leukemia in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/liver-cancer-adults Liver cancer in adults]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/liver-cancer-children Liver cancer in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/lymphomas-children Lymphomas in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/nephroblastoma-children Nephroblastoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/neuroblastoma-children Neuroblastoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/neuroendocrine-tumors Neuroendocrine tumors]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/ocular-cancer Ocular cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/oesophageal-cancer Oesophageal cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/osteosarcoma-children Osteosarcoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/ovarian-cancer Ovarian cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/pancreatic-cancer-adults Pancreatic cancer in adults]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/pediatric-hematology-and-oncology Pediatric Hematology and Oncology]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/onco-psychologists-pediatrics Pediatric Onco-psychologists]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/prostate-cancer Prostate cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/retinoblastoma-children Retinoblastoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/rhabdomyosarcoma-children Rhabdomyosarcoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/skin-tumours-melanoma-clinic Skin tumours – Melanoma Clinic]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/stomach-cancer Stomach cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/testicular-cancer Testicular cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/thoracic-and-lung-cancer Thoracic and lung cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/thyroid-cancers Thyroid cancers]

=== Research Services ===

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/phase-i-breakthrough-therapies Phase I - Breakthrough therapies]
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Oncological Care Coordination ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide professional development opportunities for individuals in a strategic hospital role, in line with the Cancer Plan, thereby addressing the need for specialized training in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.

'''Target audience:''' Graduate nurses, those with a Bachelor's degree in nursing focused on oncology, or individuals with a Master's degree in biomedical sciences or public health, provided they have relevant professional experience in the field of oncology.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/node/93].

=== Training: Fellowship ===
'''Primary purpose:''' It offers a two-year training in the cancerology area structured by one year of clinical activity and one year of research activity with certificate.

'''Target audience:''' Foreign medical specialists (EU and non-EU).

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/node/831]
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes (does not specifies the type of technique) ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (does not specifies the type of technique) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET (PET CT + PET MRI) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 18 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Proton/carbon facilities || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Adaptive radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Virtual simulation for treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || 2 ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 31 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Endoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Biliary drainage || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Venous Accesses || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Project: Valentine De Vos Camps (Camping) ===
'''Content type:''' Holiday camps supervised by a medical team.

'''Target audience:''' Children aged 7 to 14 in cancer treatment in pediatric hematology and oncology department.

'''Access:''' Information [http://www.campvalentinedevos.com/] [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/activities-and-associations]

=== Project: Climbing Your Mountain - A Each His Matterhorn ===
'''Content type:''' They promote mountain climbing activities in Zermatt (Valais-Switzerland).

'''Target audience:''' Patients aged 15 to 25 treated at the Saint-Luc University clinics (establishments of King Albert II).

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/activities-and-associations]

=== Course: Arcadie workshops ===

'''Content type:''' Artistic workshops.

'''Target audience:''' Children who are hospitalized for a long period of time and their siblings.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/activities-and-associations]

=== Associations: Les Enfants de Salus Sanguinis, Run for Hope, Jennifer asbl and Fondation Jana de Koker===
'''Content type:''' Raise funds to help fulfill projects and initiatives to promote the well-being of the patients and their families.

'''Target audience:''' Children treated in the pediatric hematology and oncology department and their families.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/activities-and-associations]
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Institut Jules Bordet

2023-07-29T07:01:02Z

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== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===

'''Primary Purpose:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access:''' For the Institute [https://www.bordet.be/en/search/trials-full-older?field_relation=4453]. For Belgium [https://www.bordet.be/en/search/trials-full].
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/anatomie-pathologique Pathological anatomy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/anesthesiologie Anesthesiology - resuscitation]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/chirurgie Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/ergotherapie Occupational therapy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/hematologie Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/apherese-hematologie Apheresis unit (Hematology)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/transplantation-hematologie Transplantation unit (Hematology)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/therapie-cellulaire-hematologie Cell therapy unit (Hematology)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/imagerie-medicale Medical imaging]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/departement-infirmier Nursing department]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/accompagnement Physiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/services#:~:text=Physiotherapy-,Speech%20therapy,-Lymphology Speech therapy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/services#:~:text=Speech%20therapy-,Lymphology,-Oncological%20medicine%3A Lymphology]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/hopital-de-jour Oncology day hospital]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/oncologie-medicale Medical oncology]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/psychooncologie Psycho-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/soins-supportifs-palliatifs Supportive and palliative care]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/soins-intensifs Intensive care]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/urgences-oncologiques Oncological emergencies]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/medecine-interne Internal Medicine Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/maladies-infectieuses Infectious diseases]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/medecine-nucleaire Nuclear medicine]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/nutrition Nutrition]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/depistage-prevention-cancer Cancer prevention and screening]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/oncogenetique Oncogenetics Clinic (Cancer prevention and screening)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/informations-pratiques#section-133 Tobacco (Cancer prevention and screening)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/physique-medicale Medical physics]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/radiotherapie Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/urologie Urology]'''

=== Research Laboratories and Platforms ===
'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-hematologie-experimentale Experimental Hematology Laboratory (HEMEXP)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-immunologie-moleculaire Molecular Immunology Laboratory (MIU)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-oncologie-chirurgie-experimentale Laboratory of Oncology and Experimental Surgery (LOCE)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-therapie-cellulaire-clinique Clinical Cell Therapy Laboratory (LTCC)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-heuson-de-recherche-translationnelle-cancerologie-mammaire JC Heuson Breast Cancer Translational Research Laboratory (BCTL)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/services#:~:text=Tumor%20library%20%C2%A0(technological%20platform) Tumor library (technological platform)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/recherche-en-radiotherapie Radiotherapy research unit]'''

=== Research Services ===
'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/clinical-trials-conduct-unit-ctcu Clinical trials conduct unit (CTCU)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/clinical-trials-support-unit-ctsu Clinical trials support unit (CTSU)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/comite-ethique Ethics committee]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/unite-gestion-administrative-de-recherche Administrative Research Management Unit (UGAR)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/unite-gestion-informationInformation Management Unit (IMU)]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Internships ===

'''Content type:''' Provides training regarding oncologic care and research to students of different areas under the supervision of experts.

'''Target audience:''' Students in medicine, nursery, psychology, paramedics, and scientists.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/fr/enseignement].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 2 (high field-strength MR imaging with a linear accelerator in a single system) ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Machine || High-intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound-Guided Transcutaneous Tru-Cut Biopsy (USGTCB) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Radionuclide treatment facilities || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || COMPREHENSIVE MOLECULAR PANELS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Laser Capture/Cutting Microdissection (LCM) || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || image guided surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Proton/carbon facilities || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || 2 (low dose -LDR- and high dose -HDR- units) ||
|-
| Technique || Treatment Planning System || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic intra- and extracranial radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Locoregional chemotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Adaptive radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Conventional simulation || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Knife || yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Bone marrow / stem cell bank || 3 ||
|-
| Facility || Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Number of laminar flow rooms || 6 ||
|-
| Facility || Number of sterile rooms || 12 ||
|-
| Machine || Cytopheresis machine || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes || 35
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes || 35
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 15 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 15 ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 6 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Help center for smokers (CAF) ===

'''Content type:''' Provides individual and group consultations with doctors, psychologists and tobaccologists to help patients quit smoking, and, as a result, promote cancer prevention.

'''Target audience:''' Smokers.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/fr/informations-pratiques#section-133].

=== Resource: Psycho-oncology care ===

'''Content type:''' Individual and group psychological and psychiatric care, psychotherapies, neuropsychological consultations and treatment, smoking cessation aid.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/fr/psychooncologie].

=== Resource: Lymphology care ===

'''Content type:''' Provide care for lymphatic system disorders triggered, or not, by oncological procedures and resolve patients' doubts regarding this matter.

'''Target audience:''' Patients with lymphatic system disorders.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/fr/lymphologie].

=== Resource: Aesthetic care and well-being ===
'''Content type:''' Nurses specialized in this area provide information on how to diminish the consequences of cancer treatment and promote relaxation treatments.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/index.php/fr/soins-esthetiques-et-bien-etre].
</div>

Brussels Cancer Centre - Centre du Cancer Bruxelles

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== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===
'''Primary Purpose:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access:''' Information [http://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/search?query=UZ+Brussel].
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners4 Breast cancer in women and men]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-eierstok-en-baarmoederkanker Ovarian and uterine cancer]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-leucemie Leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-familiale-kanker Familial and hereditary cancer]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners6 Lung cancer]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-hersentumoren Brain Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-maagtumor Stomach, intestinal, pancreatic, bile duct and liver tumors]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners2 Head and neck tumors]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-prostaatkanker Prostate cancer and urinary tract cancer]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-huidtumoren Skin tumors]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-schildklier Thyroid cancer]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Internship ===
'''Content type:''' Provide training on different areas of care, including oncology, under the supervision of experts.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses, paramedics and psicologists.

'''Access:''' Registration [https://www.uzbrusselwerkt.be/onze-vacatures/stagiairs].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes (very strong magnetic field) ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PGR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Intrabeam || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic intra- and extracranial radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || yes ||
|-
| Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Bone marrow / stem cell bank || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 14 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 3 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Endoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Psycho-social Care ===
'''Content type:''' A team of professionals is available to help with symptoms, pain, questions, and other psycho-social problems involved in cancer treatment to promote more comfort for the patients and their families.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/psychosociale-oncologie-en-palliatieve-zorg/psycho-sociale-oncologie].

=== Resource: Nutritional Guidance ===
'''Content type:''' A dietitian analyses and guides each patient's nutritional diet considering the symptoms and problems they present individually caused by cancer treatment.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/hulp-bij-voedingsproblemen-door-kanker].

=== Resource: Social and Administrative Help ===
'''Content type:''' A social nurse helps patients with many services, such as information on cancer treatment, administrative assistance, application for social benefits, loss processing, and guidance.

'''Target audience:''' Outpatients treated with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/sociale-en-administratieve-hulp].

=== Resource: Oncological rehabilitation ===
'''Content type:''' It comprises group and individual activities that include condition training, group conversations, information sessions on cancer themes, psychosocial support, and consultation with experts.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/oncologische-revalidatie].

=== Resource: Cardio-oncology consultations ===
'''Content type:''' Includes prevention, monitorization, and treatment of possible heart conditions triggered by cancer treatment.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/cardio-oncologie].
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University Medical Center Groningen Comprehensive Cancer Center

2023-07-29T06:55:28Z

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== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-schedelbasistumoren Base of skull tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/tumorcentrum-hersenen Brain Tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-borstkanker Breast Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-bot-en-wekedelentumoren Bone and soft tissue tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-darmkanker Colon Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-slokdarm-en-maagkanker Esophageal and gastric cancer]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-gynaecologische-oncologie Gynecological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-hoofd-halskanker Head and Neck Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/werkgroep-bijwerkingen-immunotherapie Immunotherapy Side Effects]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-melanomen Melanomas]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/moleculaire-tumorboard-groningen Molecular Tumor Board Groningen]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-neuro-endocriene-tumoren Neuroendocrine tumors and carcinomas]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-neuro-oncologie Neuro Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-hypofysetumoren Pituitary tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-schildklierkanker Thyroid and adrenal tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-thoracale-oncologie Thoracic oncology]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-urologische-kanker Urological cancer]'''

=== Departments ===

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/anaesthesiology Anaesthesiology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/biomedical-engineering Biomedical Engineering]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/biomedical-sciences-of-cells-and-systems Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems (BSCS)]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/cardiology Cardiology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/clinical-pharmacy-and-pharmacology Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/critical-care Critical Care]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/dentistry-oral-hygiene Dentistry and Oral Hygiene]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/dermatology Dermatology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/epidemiology Epidemiology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/eriba#our-research-groups European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing (ERIBA)]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/gastroenterology-and-hepatology Gastroenterology and Hepatology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/general-practice General Practice]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/genetics Genetics]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/health-sciences Health Sciences]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/hematology Hematology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/human-movement-sciences Human movement sciences]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/internal-medicine Internal Medicine]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/laboratory-medicine-1 Laboratory Medicine]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/laboratory-of-paediatrics Laboratory of Paediatrics]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/lung-disease-and-tuberculosis Lung disease and tuberculosis]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/medical-microbiology-and-infection-prevention Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/medical-oncology Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/neurology Neurology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/nuclear-medicine-and-molecular-imaging Nuclear Medicine and Molecular imaging]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/obstetrics-and-gyneacology Obstetrics and Gyneacology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/ophthalmology Ophthalmology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/orthodontics Orthodontics]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/orthopedics Orthopaedics]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/otorhinolaryngology Otorhinolaryngology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/pathology-and-medical-biology Pathology and Medical Biology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/plastic-surgery Plastic Surgery]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/radiation-oncology Radiation Oncology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/rheumatology-and-clinical-immunology Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/surgery Surgery]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/university-center-of-psychiatry-ucp University Center of Psychiatry (UCP)]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Medicine bachelor's and master's degree - Comprehensive Cancer Center ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comprehensive medical education and training, spanning both a Bachelor's and Master's phase, through hands-on clinical experience and internships supervised by medical specialists at the UMCG CCC.

'''Target audience:''' Bachelor's and master's students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/afdeling/umc-groningen-cancer-center/onderwijs-opleiding].

=== Training: Oncology nurse - Comprehensive Cancer Center ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a work-study period with Core and/or specific Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), allowing students to achieve competence and independence in professional activities related to Oncology Nursing, alongside tumor-specific teaching days.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses that work in a department where cancer patients are treated.

'''Information:''' Information [https://onderwijs.umcg.nl/-/oncologieverpleegkunde].

=== UMCG Training and Education ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support the continuous development of healthcare professionals by offering a comprehensive range of courses, further education, refresher courses, and professional development guidance, as well as providing internships and research opportunities across various educational levels to foster practical skills and knowledge advancement.

'''Target audience:''' Academic students, doctors, nurses, health professionals and trainees.

'''Information:''' Information [https://onderwijs.umcg.nl/opleidingen].

=== UMCG Courses ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To foster collaborative learning and professional development among healthcare professionals for delivering appropriate care. Offers a wide range of courses and events, like employee operative care, teacher professionalization, head and neck oncology, etc.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses, executives, paramedics, doctors, etc.

'''Information:''' Information [https://onderwijs.umcg.nl/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vulvoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 23 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 28 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 43 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 34 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Nephrostomy || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Foundation: UMCG Volunteers & Friends ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Aims to enhance patient care by offering a hospitable and supportive environment through voluntary efforts aligned with the vision and mission of the institution.

'''Information:''' Information [https://vrijwilligers.vriendenumcg.nl/].

=== Facility: Library ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide access to reading materials such as magazines, newspapers, and books, through volunteer visits to the departments.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Day care ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a comforting environment within the hospital, where patients can read, chat, and take a break from the sick atmosphere, with an additional living room available on nursing ward E3.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Golf carts ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide transportation assistance for patients and guests who have difficulty navigating the distances within the hospital, with volunteers readily available to transport them upon request from the desk staff.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Living rooms for long-term hospitalized patients ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To offer a dedicated space for long-term patients, where volunteers provide companionship, entertainment through chats, games, and a cup of coffee.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Hospice care ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a homely environment for patients who are terminally ill and unable to be transferred to their home, a hospice, or a palliative unit, ensuring they receive the necessary care and support during the last phase of their life.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/hospice-care].

=== Facility: Barber ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide haircut services to individuals by appointment, either at the hair salon in the Winkelstraat or by arranging a visit from the hairdresser to their department within the designated opening hours.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Art ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To enhance the environment and provide a visually engaging experience for visitors and patients, with permanent works on the ground floor and rotating exhibitions, accessible through an art route brochure available at the Reception Hall desk.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Center of Silence ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a welcoming and inclusive space for patients, visitors, and employees of diverse faiths and beliefs to engage in reflection, prayer, and personal retreat, with amenities such as candle lighting and prayer rugs available.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: UMCG Concerts ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide monthly musical performances in the patios, featuring students from the Prince Claus Conservatoire, choirs, jazz singers, etc., offering a diverse program of classical and light music, with the additional support of voluntary 'bed drivers' to enable bedridden patients to attend the concerts.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Living room De Stee ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a calm and inviting space for oncological patients and their caregivers to relax and pass time, particularly when there is a waiting period before appointments or chemotherapy sessions, as well as for patients undergoing multiple daily radiation treatments that require several hours to bridge.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Facilities for the hearing/deaf and visually impaired ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide specialized telephones for individuals with hearing or visual impairments, available through the telephone exchange, with assistance from nursing ward employees for inquiries.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Resource: Interpreter ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To facilitate effective communication between healthcare providers and patients who do not speak Dutch or have limited proficiency, by providing phone or in-person interpreters, ensuring accurate translation and understanding during conversations, including telephone consultations, with no cost to the patients.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Resouce: Guided Tour ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide visitors with insights into the UMCG through the expertise of former employees, allowing bookings to be made via the foundation's website.

'''Information:''' Information [https://vrijwilligers.vriendenumcg.nl/].
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Erasmus MC Kanker Instituut

2023-07-29T06:53:49Z

Amit: remove quality of life

== Experts ==
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=== Programs ===

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/erasmusarts2030 Erasmus Doctor 2030]'''

=== Centers ===

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/borstkankercentrum Academic Breast Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/academisch-eierstokkankercentrum Academic Ovarian Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/blaaskankercentrum Bladder Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/hersentumorcentrum Brain Tumor Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/centrum-voor-complexe-retroperitoneale-chirurgie Center for Complex Retroperitoneal Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/congenitaal-beenmergfalen-en-genetische-predispositie-acute-leukemie Congenital bone marrow failure and genetic predisposition to acute leukemia]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/dagbehandeling-oncologie-en-hematologie Day care oncology and hematology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/drug-development Drug Development Center (CDD)]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/familiaire-en-erfelijke-tumoren Familial and hereditary tumors]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/neuroendocriene-tumoren Neuroendocrine Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/hypofyse-centrum-rotterdam Pituitary Center Rotterdam]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/prostaatcentrum-zuidwest-nederland Prostate Center southwest Netherlands]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/rotterdamse-slokdarm-maagkankerwerkgroep Rotterdam Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Working Group]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/huidkankercentrum Skin Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/wekedelensarcomen Soft tissue sarcomas]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/thoracale-oncologie Thoracic oncology]'''

=== Departments ===

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/cancer-institute/research/departments/gynaecological-oncology Gynaecological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/laboratoriumspecialismen/hematologie Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/cancer-institute/research/departments/medical-oncology Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/cancer-institute/research/departments/radiotherapy Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/cancer-institute/research/departments/urology Urology]'''

=== Specialties ===

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/borstreconstructies Breast reconstructions]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/gynaecologische-oncologie Gynecological oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/gynaecologische-oncologie Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/interne-oncologie Internal oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/neuro-oncologie Neural oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/oncologische-en-gastro-intestinale-chirurgie Oncological and Gastrointestinal Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/radiologie-nucleaire-geneeskunde Radiology & Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/radiotherapie Radiotherapy (irridiation)]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/reconstructies-in-het-hoofd-hals-gebied Reconstructions in the head and neck area]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/reconstructieve-plastische-chirurgie Reconstructive plastic surgery]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Erasmus MC Graduate School ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To connect fundamental and practical research, train students as scientists, and enable PhD candidates to conduct impactful research that contributes to both science and society's health and well-being.

'''Target audience:''' PhD candidates and research master students within the (bio)medical research field.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/graduate-school].

=== Course: Erasmus MC EUR (bachelor's and master's) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide distinctive, top-quality education that aligns with the healthcare and health issues of the future, fostering ambitious, curious, and talented students in their pursuit of knowledge and skills, while embracing the convergence of biomedical and natural sciences, medicine, technology, and information sciences in healthcare innovation.

'''Target audience:''' Bacharelor's and master's degree students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.eur.nl/erasmusmc].

=== Course: Eduweb: online education catalogue ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a comprehensive online education catalog (Eduweb) that offers a wide range of e-learning modules and training courses from various education providers associated with Erasmus MC, allowing users to easily search, access, and obtain information about specific offerings.

'''Target audience:''' A variety of healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/eduweb].

=== Training: International Office ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To offer exceptional Research Master and PhD programs, fostering the development of highly skilled biomedical academics in clinical, health science, and biomedical fields, empowering them to independently tackle complex research questions based on scientific evidence.

'''Target audience:''' New international employees, PhD candidates and students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/graduate-school/international-office/].

=== Compilation: Erasmus MC Academy Trainings ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide advanced training and education for healthcare professionals, tailored to their existing knowledge and skills, in order to enhance patient care and contribute to excellent healthcare through research and education. Offers a range of training, such as intensive care, radio-therapeutic laboratory technician, oncology nurse, etc.

'''Target audience:''' A(N)IOS / doctor or (medical) specialist, manager or (care) manager, employee, medical support worker/paramedic, trainer/teacher/coach, PhD candidate/researcher/PhD student, Schoolchild or student, Nurse/nursing specialist.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/onderwijsaanbieders/erasmus-mc-academie].

=== Compilation: Skills Lab & Simulation Center Trainings ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide (inter)national healthcare professionals with a supervised environment to train, improve, and learn new surgical skills and techniques. Offers a range of training, such as microsurgery courses, gastrointestinal endoscopy, basic laparoscopic skills, etc.

'''Target audience:''' A(N)IOS / doctor or (medical) specialist, Nurse/nursing specialist, Employee.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/onderwijsaanbieders/skillslab-simulationcenter#a0f8a51b-2f77-48b1-9053-e6084a28cf6b].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 15 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Treatment Planning System || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || 2 ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 37 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 16 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 11 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 11 ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 29 ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 9
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Facility: Education Center ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a centralized space for education, self-study, and collaboration for a diverse range of students across various medical and healthcare programs, offering study places, ICT facilities, and access to colloquium and lecture halls.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/onderwijscentrum].

=== Facility: Medical library ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Serves as the primary source of scientific information for staff and students, although it is not accessible to external visitors.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/medische-bibliotheek].

=== Facility: AYA Lounge ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To be a comfortable retreat and meeting place for young adults aged 18-39 with cancer.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#93c36356-5f94-44fd-b781-8d07f2b8910d].

=== Facility: Reflection room ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a peaceful and quiet space for patients, visitors, employees, and students to find solace and tranquility.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#6a909dae-7159-4a6d-b8da-2e8eb9860efd].

=== Facility: Golf carts ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide transportation for patients and visitors who may have difficulty walking long distances, with stops at all entrances and upon request.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#83d4564e-15f4-450e-93ec-943606212f1e].

=== Facility: Hairdresser (Aderans) ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide hair services by certified hair workers, operating during specific hours on weekdays, with a preference for appointments and contact available via phone.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#b281d7ea-457c-4282-bdb6-f21158fb0c97].

=== Facility: PATIO ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide patients and their relatives a space to have conversations with fellow sufferers and seek advice on non-medical issues from a support consultant.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patio].

=== Facility: Ronald McDonald Play deck ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide free play care for siblings aged 0 to 10 years old, allowing them to engage in activities while their sick brother or sister is admitted or being treated, with the provision that the sick child can only visit on weekends accompanied by a parent.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#befb3094-7e5d-4445-93d2-7a81b44775d2].

=== Facility: Center of Silence ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide a peaceful space for relaxation, meditation, prayer, and candle lighting, with a dedicated east-facing prayer room for Islamic believers.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#29a13708-b116-4f23-832c-ce9f3eb8d6a3].

=== Facility: Travel Clinic Erasmus MC ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide travel advice, vaccinations, antimalarials, travel supplies, PCR tests with a travel statement, and seasonal vaccinations like the flu shot for individuals traveling to the (sub)tropics for varying durations.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.travelclinic.com/].

=== Resource: Interpreter ===

'''Primary purpose''': To facilitate communication for individuals with language problems or those who are deaf or hard of hearing by offering interpreter services, which can be requested through a healthcare professional.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#bf210652-5ec5-4fa1-ad9f-c99f0f6939e6].

=== Resouce: School ===

'''Primary purpose''': To ensure that children, even if they are long-term or chronically ill and regularly absent from school, have access to education and learning opportunities during their hospital stay, structural day treatment, or at home/school through the Expertise Center for Health and Education.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/sophia/patientenzorg/school].

=== Tool: Digizorg app for patients ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide patients with convenient access to their medical data and a comprehensive overview of their hospital appointments.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#7ae62c51-554d-4a45-8a1a-a0634809d32a].

=== Tool: STiP - Study Information Portal ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To serve as a centralized platform established by the Education Service Center to meet the information needs of students, providing them with easy access to relevant information, assistance, and answers to their questions across various study programs at Erasmus MC.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/stip].

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Vejle Cancer Centre - The Patients' Cancer Hospital part of Lillebaelt Hospital

2023-07-28T07:48:01Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Trials ==
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'''Type of Content:''' Provides a tool for patients to find active trials to participate in.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.dccc.dk/kliniske-protokoller/]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/anaestesiologisk-afdeling Department of Anaesthesiology]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/apoteket Pharmacie]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/biokemi-og-immunologi Biochemistry and Immunology]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/center-for-faelles-beslutningstagning Center for Joint Decision-Making]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/fysio-og-ergoterapi Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/hjertesygdomme Heart Diseases]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/klinisk-genetik Clinical Genetics]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/klinisk-mikrobiologi Clinical Microbiology]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/klinisk-patologi Clinical Pathology]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/medicinsk-afdeling Medical Department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/nuklearmedicinsk-afdeling Department of Nuclear Medicine]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling Oncological Department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/organ-og-plastikkirurgisk-afdeling Department of Organ and Plastic Surgery]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/ortopaedkirurgisk-afdeling Orthopedic Surgery Department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/rontgenafdelingen The X-ray department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/sygehuspraesterne-vejle-sygehus Hospital Chaplains]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/urinvejskirurgi Urinary Tract Surgery]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/ojenafdelingen Eye Department]

[https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/ore-naese-og-halsafdelingen Ear, Nose and Throat Department]

=== Research Services ===
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Basic Education ===
'''Content Type''': Provides basic education in the Oncology Department.

'''Target Audience''': Students in the area of medicine, nursing, social and health assistance, radiography, medical secretariat, and pharmacy.

'''Access''': Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling/fagfolk-og-uddannelse/uddannelse/grunduddannelser]

=== Training: Special Education ===
'''Content Type''': Provides special training in the Oncology Department.

'''Target Audience''': Doctors, radiotherapists, nurses, and physicists.

'''Access''': Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling/fagfolk-og-uddannelse/uddannelse/specialeuddannelser]

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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || no ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || yes || 330
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Acupunture unit || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Service: Body & Cancer ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Provides a 6-week training program planned individually to each patient that includes trainings of fitness, strength, body awareness, and relaxation.

'''Target audience:''' Patients of the Hematology and Oncology Department.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/patient-og-parorende/saerligt-for-kraeftpatienter/traeningsprogram-for-kraeftpatienter]

=== Resource: The Cancer Patients' House ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Provides housing.

'''Target audience:''' Cancer patients and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/patient-og-parorende/saerligt-for-kraeftpatienter/kraeftpatienternes-hus]

=== Association: Patient and Relative Council for the Cancer Hospital ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Provides a place for the users of the hospital system to expose their opinions, and arguments and create ideas to enhance the quality of care within the institution.

'''Target audience:''' Cancer patients and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/om-os/patient-og-parorenderad/patient-og-parorenderadet-for-vejle-sygehus]

=== Course: Look Good Feel Better ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Offers informal skin care and makeup course and advices. Also, the patient will receive makeup material.

'''Target audience:''' Women undergoing outpatient cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling/patienter-og-parorende/tilbud-til-dig-som-patient]

=== Service: Look Good Feel Better ===
'''Primary purpose:''' A conversation occurs between a nurse or doctor with special training in clinical sexological counseling. At this moment, they discuss the main problems that the patient has been dealing with in the sexual area. Depending on the case, a follow-up is available.

'''Target audience:''' Patients who receive treatment or are undergoing treatment at Vejle Hospital.

'''Access:''' Information [https://sygehuslillebaelt.dk/afdelinger/vejle-sygehus/onkologisk-afdeling/patienter-og-parorende/tilbud-til-dig-som-patient]
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North Estonia Medical Centre

2023-07-28T07:42:08Z

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The North Estonia Medical Centre is one of the top healthcare providers in the country. Its statutes states that their goal is "to provide high-quality, specialized medical care and ambulance services, to be the learning base of training that precedes and follows the acquiring of health care professionals’ qualifications and does healthcare-related study and research work."

[[Estonia|See other cancer centers in Estonia.]]


== Trials ==
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=== Trials Information for Patients ===

'''Primary Purpose:''' Instructs about the procedure to participate in one of the hospital's clinical trials.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/clinical-trials]

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== Experts ==
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[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/blood-establishment Blood Establishment]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/chemotherapy Chemotherapy Centre]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/department-2-follow-care Department of Follow-Up Care - Oncologic care]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/general-surgery-and-oncology-surgery General Surgery and Oncology Surgery]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/general-and-oncology-urology-centre General and Oncology Urology Centre]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/gynaecology-centre Gynaecology Centre]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/head-and-neck-surgery-centre Head and Neck Surgery Centre]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/haematology Haematology Centre]

[https://onkoloogiakeskus.ee/laboratoorsed-uuringud Laboratory]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/neurosurgery-centre Neurosurgery Centre]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/nuclear-medicine Nuclear Medicine]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/oncology-and-haematology-policlinic Oncology and Haematology Policlinic]

[https://www.onkoloogiakeskus.ee/palliatiivravi Pain and palliative care]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/pathology Pathology Department]

[https://www.onkoloogiakeskus.ee/palliatiivravi Psychologists]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/radiology Radiology Department]

[https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/en/radiotherapy-centre Radiotherapy Centre]

[https://www.onkoloogiakeskus.ee/palliatiivravi Social Workers]

[https://www.onkoloogiakeskus.ee/palliatiivravi Spiritual Care]
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Professional Training ===
'''Content type:''' Provides training to professionals.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors, nurses and care staff and other professionals of health from across Estonia.

'''Access:''' Information [https://koolitus.regionaalhaigla.ee/].
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== [[Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods]] ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 5 ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 3 || 14,283
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 62,238
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Radiation Therapy Devices || 5 || 1,600 patients (2020)
|-
| Machine || Angiograph || 5 ||
|-
| Technique || Radioisotope || yes || 2,434
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes || 118,621
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET (PET CT + PET MRI) || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PGR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video dermatoscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes || 400 (2020)
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Treatment Planning System || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || 4D Radiotherapy planning for lung tumors || yes ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || yes || 21,300 (2020)
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Conventional simulation || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Bone marrow / stem cell bank || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialization/certification in oncology || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes || 11,500 appointments (2020)
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Embolization with microparticles || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Breast cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cervical cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Quality of Life !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Association: Patient Advisory Council ===

'''Content Type:''' Ensures the interests of the patient are being taken into account when making decisions and designing services, and that the patient has an active role in the treatment process.

'''Members:''' Estonian Rheumatism Association; Avitus NGO; Estonian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Society NGO; Estonian Celiac Society;
Estonian Psoriasis Association; Estonian Hemophilia Society;Estonian Chamber of Disabled People; Tallinn Chamber of Disabled People;
Saaremaa Cancer Society; Läänemaa Cancer Association; Estonian Stroke Patients Society.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.regionaalhaigla.ee/et/patsiendinoukoda]

=== Service: Tobacco Cessation Counseling Office ===
'''Content Type:''' Trained nurses perform counseling, organize a treatment plan for the patients, and accompany them during a specific time to help them quit smoking.

'''Target Audience:''' Free for everyone.

'''Access:''' Information [https://onkoloogiakeskus.ee/suitsetamisest-loobumine]

=== Service: Chemotherapy Counseling ===
'''Content Type:''' A nurse-counselor instructs the patient and his family individually before, during, and after the chemotherapy treatment about the procedure, possible side effects, and how to deal with those.

'''Target Audience:''' Patients and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://onkoloogiakeskus.ee/keemiaravi-noustamine]

=== Service: Palliative Care Nurse Advisor ===
'''Content Type:''' A nurse instructs about the disease the patient is suffering from and how to deal with it and connects the patient to specialists who will help with palliative care.

'''Target Audience:''' Patients and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.onkoloogiakeskus.ee/palliatiivravi]

=== Resource: Learning Resources for Relatives and Caretakers ===

'''Content Type:''' Guides and counseling appointment information.

'''Target Audience:''' Patients, Relatives and Caretakers.

'''Access:''' Information [https://onkoloogiakeskus.ee/lahedasele]

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Tartu University Hospital

2023-07-28T07:40:40Z

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== Trials ==
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'''Content Type''': To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.kliinikum.ee/ho/teadusuuringud]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/ho/toeoetajad Department of Radiology and Oncotherapy]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/ho/toeoetajad Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/patoloogia/toeoetajad Pathology services]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/kirurgiakliinik/toeoetajad Department of General Surgery and Plastic Surgery]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/kirurgiakliinik/toeoetajad Department of Surgical and Gynecological Oncology]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/kirurgiakliinik/toeoetajad Department of Pediatric Surgery]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/kirurgiakliinik/toeoetajad Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/radioloogia/tootajad Maarjamõisa radiology department]

[https://www.kliinikum.ee/radioloogia/tootajad Department of Nuclear Medicine]

=== Research Services ===
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== Learning Resources ==
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 4 || 26,608
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 4 || 11,159
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 145,338
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || Radiation Therapy Devices || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || Angiograph || 3 ||
|-
| Technique || Radioisotope || || 3,760
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes || 82,258
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET (PET CT + PET MRI) || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Total MegaVoltage units || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || IMRT radiotherapy planning system || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Knife || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Support Group ===
'''Content Type''': It provides discussions of feelings related to the illness, treatment and quality of life. Offers support to cope with the disease.

'''Target Audience''': Cancer patients and their relatives.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.kliinikum.ee/ho/patsientide-tugigrupid]
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Motol University Hospital

2023-07-28T07:38:17Z

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== Trials ==
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/oddeleni-krevni-banky/#autotransfuze Blood Bank Department]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/centrum-pro-leceni-a-vyzkum-bolestivych-stavu/ Center for Treatment and Research of Pain Conditions]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-detska-cast/centrum-detske-neuroonkologie/#uvod Center of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/klinika-anesteziologie-resuscitace-a-intenzivni-mediciny-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Clinic of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Medicine]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/klinika-otorinolaryngologie-a-chirurgie-hlavy-a-krku-1-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/oddeleni-klinicke-hematologie/ Department of Clinical Hematology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/oddeleni-klinicke-psychologie/#vedeni-a-personal Department of Clinical Psichology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/klinika-zobrazovacich-metod-2-lf-uk-fn-motol/#uvod Department of Imaging Methods]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/clinic-and-ambulance/common-workplace/Department-of-Neurosurgery-Children-and-Adults-2-lf-uk-and-fn-motol/#vedeni-kliniky-a-personal Department of Neurosurgery for Children and Adults]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/klinika-nuklearni-mediciny-a-endokrinologie-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/klinika-spondylochirurgie-1-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Department of Spondylosurgery]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/oddeleni-transplantaci-a-tkanove-banky/ Department of Transplantation and Tissue Bank]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/urologicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Department of Urology]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/clinic-and-ambulance/clinic-children%27s-cast/Department-of-Pediatric-Hematology-and-Oncology-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#ambulance Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and its clinics]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-detska-cast/klinika-detske-chirurgie-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#specializace Department of Pediatric Surgery]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-detska-cast/dermatologicke-oddeleni-pro-deti/#uvod Dermatology Department for Children]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/dermatovenerologicke-oddeleni/#submenu-dermatoonkologicka-poradna Dermato-oncology section (Department of dermatovenerology)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/pneumologicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-diagnostika-a-lecba-bronchogenniho-karcinomu Diagnosis and treatment of bronchogenic carcinoma (Pneumology Clinic)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/dermatovenerologicke-oddeleni/#submenu-digitalni-dermatoskop Digital dermatoscope section (Department of dermatovenerology)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/chirurgicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-endokrinochirurgie Endocrinology section (Department of surgery)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/chirurgicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-Hepatobiliarni-chirurgie Hepato - pancreato - biliary (HPB) section (Department of surgery)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/spolecna-pracoviste/ustav-patologie-a-molekularni-mediciny-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#bioticka-stanice Institute of Pathology and Molecular Medicine]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/chirurgicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-mamologie Mammology section (Department of surgery)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/gynekologicko-porodnicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-onkogynekologicka-a-kolposkopicka-ambulance Oncogynecological and colposcopic outpatient clinic]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/onkologicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Oncology Department]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/i-ortopedicka-klinika-1-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/ Orthopedic Clinic]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/dermatovenerologicke-oddeleni/#submenu-operacni-sal-a-laserove-pracoviste Operating room and laser workplace (Department of dermatovenerology)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/dermatovenerologicke-oddeleni/#submenu-fototerapeutickay-stacionar Phototherapy station (Department of dermatovenerology)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/chirurgicka-klinika-2-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#submenu-plasticka-chirurgie Plastic surgery section (Department of surgery)]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/kliniky-a-ambulance/kliniky-dospela-cast/iii-chirurgicka-klinika-1-lf-uk-a-fn-motol/#uvod Surgical Clinics]

=== Research Services ===
[https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/o-nas/odborna-verejnost/eticka-komise/seznam-clenu/ Ethics committee]

[https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/who%27s-microsite/o-nas/our-team/our-scientists/index.html Scientists]
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: MD, Ph.D. program ===
'''Content type:''' Prepare students with practical experience and scientific work.

'''Target audience:''' Medical graduates.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/o-nas/professional-public/scientific-activity/md-ph-d-program/].


=== Trainning: Internships ===
'''Content type:''' Provides trainning in the fields of surgery, neurology, rehabilitation and psychiatry.

'''Target audience:''' Beginning neurosurgeons and postgraduate students.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.fnmotol.cz/en/clinic-and-ambulance/common-workplace/Department-of-Neurosurgery-Children-and-Adults-2-lf-uk-and-fn-motol/#vyuka].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 4 (3 in adult area + 1 in pediatric area) || 27,504 (2021)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes (1.5 and 3T; Neurological, Cardiac, Musculoskeletal, Abdominal Imaging and MR angiography) || 13,417 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 1 (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 9,000
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || more than 3 (3 in pediatric area + unknown number in adult area) || 189,783 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes (MRI and CT) ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PGR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video dermatoscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || yes || 448
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 17 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || || 2125 (2022)
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || 7 || 57
|-
| Technique || Video-assisted thoracoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || image guided surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes || 700 (2022)
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Virtual simulation for treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || IMRT radiotherapy planning system || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Transfusion Unit || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Bone marrow / stem cell bank || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes || 25 pediatric (2022)
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Venous Accesses || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Lung cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Survivorship program || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute

2023-07-28T07:37:00Z

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== Trials ==
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'''Primary Purpose:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/klinicke-studie/t1520].

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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/medical-workplaces/t1678 Medical workplaces]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/breast-cancer-centre/t1669 Breast Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-oesophageal-and-gastric-cancer/t1654 Centre for Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/colon-cancer-centre/t1652 Colon Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-liver-and-biliary-tract-cancer/t1657 Centre for Liver and Biliary Tract Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-pancreatic-cancer/t1660 Centre for Pancreatic Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/prostate-cancer-centre/t1653 Prostate Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/kidney-and-urinary-tract-cancer-centre/t1661 Kidney and Urinary Tract Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/testicular-cancer-centre/t1663 Testicular Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-ovarian-tubal-and-peritoneal-cancers/t1659 Centre for Ovarian, Tubal and Peritoneal Cancers]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-uterine-cervical-and-vulvar-cancers/t1664 Centre for Uterine, Cervical and Vulvar Cancers]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-lung-and-pleural-cancer/t1667 Centre for Lung and Pleural Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-skin-cancer-and-melanoma/t1668 Centre for Skin Cancer and Melanoma]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-brain-and-spinal-cord-tumours/t1648 Centre for Brain and Spinal Cord Tumours]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/head-and-neck-cancer-centre/t1658 Head and Neck Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/sarcoma-centre/t1662 Sarcoma centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-neuroendocrine-tumours/t1656 Centre for Neuroendocrine Tumours]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/thyroid-cancer-centre/t1655 Thyroid Cancer Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-cancer-of-unknown-primary-br-and-other-rare-malignancies/t1666 Centre for cancer of unknown primary and other rare malignancies]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-precision-oncology/t1649 Centre for Precision Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-palliative-medicine-and-pain-management/t1650 Centre for Palliative Medicine and Pain Management]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/robotic-surgery-centre/t1651 Robotic Surgery Centre]'''

'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/centre-for-cytoreduction-and-regional-chemotherapy/t1665 Centre for cytoreduction and regional chemotherapy]'''

=== Research Services ===
'''[https://www.mou.cz/en/science-and-research/t1647 Research staff]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Educational internships ===
'''Content Type:''' Provides educational programs and specialized training in many areas, including clinical and radiologic oncology.

'''Target Audience:''' Doctors and pharmacists.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/lekari-a-farmaceuti/t1487].

=== Training: Professional internships ===
'''Content Type:''' Provides training in clinical, radiological, surgery, and others involved in gynecology and radiology oncologic care.

'''Target Audience:''' Doctors and radiologists.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/lekari-a-farmaceuti/t1487].

=== Course: Extension courses ===
'''Content Type:''' Provides Oncogynecology, Palliative medicine, and Oncosurgery content.

'''Target Audience:''' Doctors.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/lekari-a-farmaceuti/t1487].

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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes || 16,741 || 2
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes || 10,103 || 1 (1.5 T)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes || 29467 || 4 (type not specified)
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes || ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 20745 || 6
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes || 9,824 || 2
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes || || 1
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes || ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes || 5080 ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes || ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes || 924 ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes || 937 ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes || 516 ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes || 27846 ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes || ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes || 641 ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes || ||
|-
! Others !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes || ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 11 || 1002 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || 12 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 4 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 4 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 11 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 13 || 458 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes || 290 ||
|-
| Technique || spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases || yes || ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || yes || 2126 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || yes || 43551 || 5
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes || || 2
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes || 27 ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes || 1023 ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || 4D conformal radiotherapy || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes || ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes || ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 5 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 2 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || yes || ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes || ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 5 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 15 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 3 || ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 6 || ||
|-
! Others !! !! !! ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year''' || '''Number'''
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Lung cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Survivorship program || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Information and education center (IEC) ===
'''Content type:''' Access to a library, videos with programs of interest, copying services, scanning services, and a computer with internet connection, all with the purpose of providing advice on cancer prevention and treatment.

'''Target audience:''' All interested audience.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/en/care-and-services/t1641#section7].

=== Resource: Relaxation room ===
'''Content type:''' Provides music media that can be borrowed by patients. Also contains TVs and computers that can be used locally.

'''Target audience:''' Hospitalized patients.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/en/care-and-services/t1641#section7].

=== Course: Art workshop and relaxation room ===
'''Content type:''' Students of art, psychology and art-therapy help patients produce art and perform art techniques.

'''Target audience:''' Hospitalized patients and outpatients.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.mou.cz/en/care-and-services/t1641#section7].
</div>

Kortrijk Cancer Centre AZ Groeninge

2023-07-28T07:34:16Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===

'''Primary Purpose:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate in.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/a-propos-de-laz-groeninge/essais-cliniques#Nos-essais-cliniques-actuels]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and diagnostic services ===
'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-dhemato-oncologie Hemato-oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-du-sein Breast Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-gynecologique Gynecological Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-digestive Digestive Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-respiratoire Respiratory Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-dermatologique Dermatologic Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-geriatrique Geriatric Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-urogenitale Urogenital Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/clinique-doncologie-tete-et-cou Head and Neck Oncology Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/imagerie-medicale-radiologie Medical Imaging Center]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/medecine-nucleaire Nuclear Medicine Center]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/neurochirurgie Neurosurgery center]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/fr/patient/services/anatomie-pathologique Pathological Anatomy Center]'''

=== Support services ===
'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/oncocoaches#Team Onco-coaches]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/sociale-dienst Social service]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/klinisch-psychologen Psychological service]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/zingeving-en-spiritualiteit Service of meaning and spirituality]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/dietisten Dietetics]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/palliatief-supportteam Palliative Support Team]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/kinesitherapeuten Physiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/diensten/ergotherapeuten Occupational therapy]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes (type not informed) ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (type not informed) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| || || ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || 3 ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic intra- and extracranial radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 2 || more than 600 palliative patients annually
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 30 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 5 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| Technique || Hormonal therapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || D-J stent || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Survivorship program || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Association: Patient Advisory Board Cancer Center Kortrijk (PARkk) ===
'''Primary purpose:''' It aims to guarantee an active representation of patients or patients' relatives in the cancer care organization.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment, their relatives, and representatives of the Kortrijk Cancer Center.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/kankercentrum/patientenadviesraad-kankercentrum-kortrijk-parkk]

=== Course: Creative center workshops ===
'''Content type:''' Provide art workshops as a leisure activity to share feelings and connect with others.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment, patients who finished cancer treatment, and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/creatief-centrum-oncologie]

=== Resource: Asem meetings ===
'''Content type:''' It comprises meetings guided by themes that involve coping with feelings, creating connections, and creating a positive mentality.

'''Target audience:''' Patients with terminal cancer from the AZ Groeninge Hospital.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/kankercentrum/asem]

=== Service: Onco-coach ===
'''Content type:''' Nurses promote closer contact between the hospital, the patients, and their relatives. These professionals help the patients deal with the disease and inform them about treatments.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/oncocoaches#Team]

=== Service: Stronger on the road ===
'''Content type:''' It is a 12-week exercise program that includes a consultation with a doctor of physical medicine and a biomechanical screening before the physical guidance.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/behandelingen-en-onderzoeken/sterkker-onderweg]

=== Service: Oncological rehabilitation program ===
'''Content type:''' It's a 12-week program that promotes physical rehabilitation and psycho-educational sessions.

'''Target audience:''' Patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/behandelingen-en-onderzoeken/oncologische-revalidatie]

=== Service: Strong ===
'''Content type:''' It is a 10-month program supplementary to the onco-rehabilitation in which patients can choose to enhance their physical performance in swimming, cycling, or running. The program promotes an individual online training program and group training. It includes a consultation with a doctor of physical medicine, biomechanical screening, and a fitness test.

'''Target audience:''' Patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/behandelingen-en-onderzoeken/sterkk]

=== Service: Onco@home ===
'''Content type:''' Provides specialized care at home by a trained nurse to prepare the patients for treatments in the day hospital and avoid the number of hospital visits.

'''Target audience:''' Oncological and haematological patients treated in AZ Groeninge, Sint-Jozefskliniek Izegem or OLV van Lourdes Hospital Waregem; and who preferably have a Port-a-Cath (implanted catheter).

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.azgroeninge.be/nl/patient/diensten/kankercentrum/oncohome]
</div>

King Albert II Cancer Institute

2023-07-28T07:32:00Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Trials ==
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=== Trials list ===
'''Primary purpose:''' Provide easy access to patients and professionals to the available clinical trials, which are organized by type of cancer.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/list-ongoing-clinical-trials]
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/bile-duct-cancer Bile duct cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/bladder-cancer Bladder cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/blood-cancers-adults Blood cancers in adults]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/breast-cancer Breast cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/cancer-colo-rectal Cancer colo-rectal]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/cancer-musculoskeletal-system-or-sarcomas Cancer of the musculoskeletal system or sarcomas]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/central-nervous-system-cns-tumors-children Central nervous system (cns) tumors in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/central-nervous-system-cancer Central nervous system cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/cervical-cancer Cervical cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/endometrial-cancer Endometrial cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/ewings-sarcoma-children Ewing’s sarcoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/head-and-neck-cancer Head and neck cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/kidney-cancer Kidney cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/leukemia-children Leukemia in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/liver-cancer-adults Liver cancer in adults]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/liver-cancer-children Liver cancer in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/lymphomas-children Lymphomas in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/nephroblastoma-children Nephroblastoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/neuroblastoma-children Neuroblastoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/neuroendocrine-tumors Neuroendocrine tumors]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/ocular-cancer Ocular cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/oesophageal-cancer Oesophageal cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/osteosarcoma-children Osteosarcoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/ovarian-cancer Ovarian cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/pancreatic-cancer-adults Pancreatic cancer in adults]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/pediatric-hematology-and-oncology Pediatric Hematology and Oncology]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/onco-psychologists-pediatrics Pediatric Onco-psychologists]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/prostate-cancer Prostate cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/retinoblastoma-children Retinoblastoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/rhabdomyosarcoma-children Rhabdomyosarcoma in children]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/skin-tumours-melanoma-clinic Skin tumours – Melanoma Clinic]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/stomach-cancer Stomach cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/testicular-cancer Testicular cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/thoracic-and-lung-cancer Thoracic and lung cancer]

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/thyroid-cancers Thyroid cancers]

=== Research Services ===

[https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/cancer/phase-i-breakthrough-therapies Phase I - Breakthrough therapies]
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Oncological Care Coordination ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide professional development opportunities for individuals in a strategic hospital role, in line with the Cancer Plan, thereby addressing the need for specialized training in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.

'''Target audience:''' Graduate nurses, those with a Bachelor's degree in nursing focused on oncology, or individuals with a Master's degree in biomedical sciences or public health, provided they have relevant professional experience in the field of oncology.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/node/93].

=== Training: Fellowship ===
'''Primary purpose:''' It offers a two-year training in the cancerology area structured by one year of clinical activity and one year of research activity with certificate.

'''Target audience:''' Foreign medical specialists (EU and non-EU).

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/en/node/831]
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes (does not specifies the type of technique) ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (does not specifies the type of technique) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET (PET CT + PET MRI) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 18 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Proton/carbon facilities || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Adaptive radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Virtual simulation for treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || 2 ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous bone marrow transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 31 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Endoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Biliary drainage || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Venous Accesses || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Project: Valentine De Vos Camps (Camping) ===
'''Content type:''' Holiday camps supervised by a medical team.

'''Target audience:''' Children aged 7 to 14 in cancer treatment in pediatric hematology and oncology department.

'''Access:''' Information [http://www.campvalentinedevos.com/] [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/activities-and-associations]

=== Project: Climbing Your Mountain - A Each His Matterhorn ===
'''Content type:''' They promote mountain climbing activities in Zermatt (Valais-Switzerland).

'''Target audience:''' Patients aged 15 to 25 treated at the Saint-Luc University clinics (establishments of King Albert II).

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/activities-and-associations]

=== Course: Arcadie workshops ===

'''Content type:''' Artistic workshops.

'''Target audience:''' Children who are hospitalized for a long period of time and their siblings.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/activities-and-associations]

=== Associations: Les Enfants de Salus Sanguinis, Run for Hope, Jennifer asbl and Fondation Jana de Koker===
'''Content type:''' Raise funds to help fulfill projects and initiatives to promote the well-being of the patients and their families.

'''Target audience:''' Children treated in the pediatric hematology and oncology department and their families.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.institutroialbertdeux.be/index.php/en/activities-and-associations]
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Institut Jules Bordet

2023-07-28T07:28:04Z

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== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===

'''Primary Purpose:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access:''' For the Institute [https://www.bordet.be/en/search/trials-full-older?field_relation=4453]. For Belgium [https://www.bordet.be/en/search/trials-full].
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/anatomie-pathologique Pathological anatomy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/anesthesiologie Anesthesiology - resuscitation]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/chirurgie Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/ergotherapie Occupational therapy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/hematologie Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/apherese-hematologie Apheresis unit (Hematology)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/transplantation-hematologie Transplantation unit (Hematology)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/therapie-cellulaire-hematologie Cell therapy unit (Hematology)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/imagerie-medicale Medical imaging]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/departement-infirmier Nursing department]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/accompagnement Physiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/services#:~:text=Physiotherapy-,Speech%20therapy,-Lymphology Speech therapy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/services#:~:text=Speech%20therapy-,Lymphology,-Oncological%20medicine%3A Lymphology]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/hopital-de-jour Oncology day hospital]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/oncologie-medicale Medical oncology]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/psychooncologie Psycho-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/soins-supportifs-palliatifs Supportive and palliative care]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/soins-intensifs Intensive care]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/urgences-oncologiques Oncological emergencies]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/medecine-interne Internal Medicine Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/maladies-infectieuses Infectious diseases]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/medecine-nucleaire Nuclear medicine]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/nutrition Nutrition]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/depistage-prevention-cancer Cancer prevention and screening]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/oncogenetique Oncogenetics Clinic (Cancer prevention and screening)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/informations-pratiques#section-133 Tobacco (Cancer prevention and screening)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/physique-medicale Medical physics]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/radiotherapie Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/urologie Urology]'''

=== Research Laboratories and Platforms ===
'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-hematologie-experimentale Experimental Hematology Laboratory (HEMEXP)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-immunologie-moleculaire Molecular Immunology Laboratory (MIU)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-oncologie-chirurgie-experimentale Laboratory of Oncology and Experimental Surgery (LOCE)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-therapie-cellulaire-clinique Clinical Cell Therapy Laboratory (LTCC)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/laboratoire-heuson-de-recherche-translationnelle-cancerologie-mammaire JC Heuson Breast Cancer Translational Research Laboratory (BCTL)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/services#:~:text=Tumor%20library%20%C2%A0(technological%20platform) Tumor library (technological platform)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/recherche-en-radiotherapie Radiotherapy research unit]'''

=== Research Services ===
'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/clinical-trials-conduct-unit-ctcu Clinical trials conduct unit (CTCU)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/clinical-trials-support-unit-ctsu Clinical trials support unit (CTSU)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/comite-ethique Ethics committee]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/unite-gestion-administrative-de-recherche Administrative Research Management Unit (UGAR)]'''

'''[https://www.bordet.be/fr/unite-gestion-informationInformation Management Unit (IMU)]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Internships ===

'''Content type:''' Provides training regarding oncologic care and research to students of different areas under the supervision of experts.

'''Target audience:''' Students in medicine, nursery, psychology, paramedics, and scientists.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/fr/enseignement].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 2 (high field-strength MR imaging with a linear accelerator in a single system) ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Machine || High-intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound-Guided Transcutaneous Tru-Cut Biopsy (USGTCB) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Radionuclide treatment facilities || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || 1 ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || COMPREHENSIVE MOLECULAR PANELS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Laser Capture/Cutting Microdissection (LCM) || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || image guided surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || 4 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Proton/carbon facilities || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || 2 (low dose -LDR- and high dose -HDR- units) ||
|-
| Technique || Treatment Planning System || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic intra- and extracranial radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Locoregional chemotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Adaptive radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Conventional simulation || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Knife || yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Bone marrow / stem cell bank || 3 ||
|-
| Facility || Cellular therapy unit with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Number of laminar flow rooms || 6 ||
|-
| Facility || Number of sterile rooms || 12 ||
|-
| Machine || Cytopheresis machine || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes || 35
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes || 35
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 15 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 15 ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 6 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Supportive care unit || || yes
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || || yes
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Help center for smokers (CAF) ===

'''Content type:''' Provides individual and group consultations with doctors, psychologists and tobaccologists to help patients quit smoking, and, as a result, promote cancer prevention.

'''Target audience:''' Smokers.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/fr/informations-pratiques#section-133].

=== Resource: Psycho-oncology care ===

'''Content type:''' Individual and group psychological and psychiatric care, psychotherapies, neuropsychological consultations and treatment, smoking cessation aid.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/fr/psychooncologie].

=== Resource: Lymphology care ===

'''Content type:''' Provide care for lymphatic system disorders triggered, or not, by oncological procedures and resolve patients' doubts regarding this matter.

'''Target audience:''' Patients with lymphatic system disorders.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/fr/lymphologie].

=== Resource: Aesthetic care and well-being ===
'''Content type:''' Nurses specialized in this area provide information on how to diminish the consequences of cancer treatment and promote relaxation treatments.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.bordet.be/index.php/fr/soins-esthetiques-et-bien-etre].
</div>

Helsinki University Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center

2023-07-28T07:25:00Z

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== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===

'''Content Type:''' Provides a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.hus.fi/en/research-and-education/research/cancer-research].
</div>

== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/coagulation-disorder-unit Coagulation Disorder Unit]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/comprehensive-cancer-centers Outpatient Unit and Medical Treatment Unit]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/department-oncology-x-ray-unit Department of Oncology X-ray unit]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/follow-outpatient-clinic-young-adults Follow-up Outpatient Clinic for Young Adults]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/gynecologic-oncology-outpatient Gynecologic Oncology Outpatient Clinic]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/hematology-outpatient-clinic Hematology Outpatient Clinic]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/molecular-radiotherapy-unit Molecular Radiotherapy Unit]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/olka-activities-comprehensive-cancer OLKA activities]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/oncology-ward-s4a-meilahti-bridge Oncology Ward S4A, Meilahti Bridge Hospital]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/oncology-ward-s4b-comprehensive Oncology Ward S4B, Comprehensive Cancer Center]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/palliative-center-comprehensive Palliative Center]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/physiotherapists-comprehensive-cancer Physiotherapists]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/radiation-therapy-ward-comprehensive Radiation Therapy Ward]

[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/social-workers-department-oncology Social workers, Department of Oncology]

=== Research Services ===
[https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/clinical-pharmaceutical-research-unit Clinical Pharmaceutical Research Unit]
</div>

== Learning Resources ==
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=== Trainings for students ===
'''Content Type''': Provides training in various areas.

'''Target Audience''': Students in paramedic, midwifery, nursing, public health nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography, clinical laboratory science, and upper secondary education.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.hus.fi/en/research-and-education/education/healthcare-and-social-work-students#other-students-in-social-servi]

=== Trainings for Physicians ===
'''Content Type''': Provides training regarding medical specialization and general medicine.

'''Target Audience''': Licensed physicians.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.hus.fi/en/research-and-education/education/specializing-physicians#specialist-training-in-general]

</div>

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Radionuclide treatment facilities || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 11 || 1,500
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 10 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes || 500 (2018)
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || 3 ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Adaptive radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes || 79 (2018)
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes || 41 (2018)
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 19 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Venous Accesses || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Clinical Trial Center || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit || yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Breast cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Service: Group information sessions ===
'''Content Type''': Provides sessions once a month that give informations regarding cancer treatments, side-effects and lifestyle.

'''Target Audience''': Oncological patients.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/support-cancer-treatment#group-information-sessions-]

=== Service: Counseling nurse ===
'''Content Type''': Trained nurses offer consultations to answer doubts, give advice, and inform about courses and programs provided by the Cancer Society regarding cancer, coping with the disease, and its treatments.

'''Target Audience''': Oncological patients and their families.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/support-cancer-treatment#group-information-sessions-]

=== Service: OLKA ===
'''Content Type''': Trained volunteers offers emotional support to patients about their disease and the course of treatment. Also, there are encounters between patients, hospital units, and patient associations to present those organizations and their role.

'''Target Audience''': Oncological patients.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/comprehensive-cancer-center/olka-activities-comprehensive-cancer]

=== Associations: Propo Finnish Prostate Cancer and ERSY Associations ===
'''Content Type''': The associations' goal is to advocate for equitable care for prostate cancer patients, enhancing their quality of life and alleviating prostate cancer's impact. They provide information on the disease and treatment choices, along with counseling and peer support. It includes trained volunteers that act as group leaders and peer support staff.

'''Target Audience''': Oncological patients and their families.

'''Access''': Information about Propo Finnish Prostate Cancer Association [https://propo.fi/yhdistys/] and about ERSY Association [https://www.ersy.fi/tietoja-ersystae.php].

East Tallinn Central Hospital

2023-07-28T07:21:13Z

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== Trials ==
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== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Chemotherapy]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Surgery of Gynecological Tumors]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Breast Tumor Surgery]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Eye Surgery]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Surgery of Urological Tumors]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Treatment of Tumors of the Digestive Organs]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Endocrine Surgery]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Surgery of Skin and Soft Tissue Tumors]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Surgery of Bone Tumors]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Nuclear Medicine]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Pathology]

[https://cancer.itk.ee/arstid/ Radio Diagnostics]

=== Research Services ===
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training and Internship ===
'''Content Type''': Provides training in clinic and research fields.

'''Target Audience''': Students in the area of resident physicians, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare workers.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.itk.ee/en/training-and-internship]

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 2 || 152,749
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 3 || 9,875
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes || 126,102
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Radiation Therapy Devices || 0 ||
|-
| Machine || Angiograph || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Radioisotope || 0 ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes || 68,815
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Foundation One (Foundation Medicine) || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video dermatoscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || 9 ||
|-
| Technique || spinal decompression surgery for vertebral metastases || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || yes ||
|-
| Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants || || ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 2
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Breast cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cervical cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Social counselling ===
'''Content Type''': Social workers examine the social circumstances of patients and provide support to help them address any challenges they may face, ultimately aiming to promote their autonomy and self-sufficiency upon leaving the healthcare setting.

'''Target Audience''': Hospitalised patients and their families.

'''Access''': Information [https://www.itk.ee/en/patsiendile/social-counselling]
</div>

Brussels Cancer Centre - Centre du Cancer Bruxelles

2023-07-28T07:11:08Z

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== Trials ==
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=== Trials Search for Patients ===
'''Primary Purpose:''' To provide a tool for patients to find active trials to participate.

'''Access:''' Information [http://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/search?query=UZ+Brussel].
</div>

== Experts ==
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=== Care and Diagnostic Services ===
'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners4 Breast cancer in women and men]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-eierstok-en-baarmoederkanker Ovarian and uterine cancer]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-leucemie Leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-familiale-kanker Familial and hereditary cancer]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners6 Lung cancer]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-hersentumoren Brain Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-maagtumor Stomach, intestinal, pancreatic, bile duct and liver tumors]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners2 Head and neck tumors]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-prostaatkanker Prostate cancer and urinary tract cancer]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-huidtumoren Skin tumors]'''

'''[https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/zorgverleners-schildklier Thyroid cancer]'''
</div>

== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Internship ===
'''Content type:''' Provide training on different areas of care, including oncology, under the supervision of experts.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses, paramedics and psicologists.

'''Access:''' Registration [https://www.uzbrusselwerkt.be/onze-vacatures/stagiairs].
</div>

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || yes (very strong magnetic field) ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || yes (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PGR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ER || yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || yes ||
|-
| Machine || Intrabeam || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic intra- and extracranial radiotherapy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || yes ||
|-
| Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Bone marrow / stem cell bank || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 14 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 3 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Endoscopy || yes ||
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || yes
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hospice unit (in the hospital structure or affiliated) || yes ||
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Psycho-social Care ===
'''Content type:''' A team of professionals is available to help with symptoms, pain, questions, and other psycho-social problems involved in cancer treatment to promote more comfort for the patients and their families.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and their relatives.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/psychosociale-oncologie-en-palliatieve-zorg/psycho-sociale-oncologie].

=== Resource: Nutritional Guidance ===
'''Content type:''' A dietitian analyses and guides each patient's nutritional diet considering the symptoms and problems they present individually caused by cancer treatment.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/hulp-bij-voedingsproblemen-door-kanker].

=== Resource: Social and Administrative Help ===
'''Content type:''' A social nurse helps patients with many services, such as information on cancer treatment, administrative assistance, application for social benefits, loss processing, and guidance.

'''Target audience:''' Outpatients treated with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/sociale-en-administratieve-hulp].

=== Resource: Oncological rehabilitation ===
'''Content type:''' It comprises group and individual activities that include condition training, group conversations, information sessions on cancer themes, psychosocial support, and consultation with experts.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/oncologische-revalidatie].

=== Resource: Cardio-oncology consultations ===
'''Content type:''' Includes prevention, monitorization, and treatment of possible heart conditions triggered by cancer treatment.

'''Target audience:''' Patients in cancer treatment and patients who finished cancer treatment.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.uzbrussel.be/web/oncologisch-centrum/cardio-oncologie].
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European Institute of Oncology

2023-07-27T16:33:07Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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=== Clinical Divisions ===

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Anatomia-Patologica-APADV/ Pathological Anatomy]'''

'''Anesthesia and Resuscitation'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Cardiologia-CARDV/ Cardiology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Cardioncologia-e-Second-Opinion-CSODV/ Cardoncology and Second Opinion]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Chirurgia-Apparato-Digerente-CADDV/ Surgery of the Digestive System]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Chirurgia-del-Melanoma-Sarcomi-CMSDV/ Surgery of Melanoma and Sarcomas]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Chirurgia-Ricostruttiva-CRIDV/ Reconstructive Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Chirurgia-Toracica-CTODV/ Thoracic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Urologia-URODV/ Urological Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Citologia-Diagnostica-CIDDV/ Diagnostic Cytology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Cure-Palliative-e-Terapia-del-Dolore-CPTDV/ Palliative Care And Pain Management]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Diagnosi-Emolinfopatologica-DEMDV/ Hemolymphopathological Diagnosis]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Dipartimento-di-Patologia-e-Medicina-di-Laboratorio-PLMDP/ Department Of Pathology And Laboratory Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Endoscopia-ENDDV/ Endoscopy]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Ginecologia-GINDV/ Surgical Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Ginecologia-Oncologica-GMEDV/ Medical Oncological Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Laboratorio-di-Ematoncologia-Clinica-LEMDV/ Laboratory Of Clinical Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Medicina-di-Laboratorio-MDLDV/ Laboratory Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Medicina-Nucleare-MNUDV/ Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Oncoematologia/ Oncohematology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Oncologia-Medica-del-Melanoma-Sarcoma-e-Tumori-Rari-MLODV/ Medical Oncology Of Melanoma And Sarcomas]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Oncologia-Medica-Gastrointestinale-e-Tumori-Neuroendocrini-TNEDV/ Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology And Neuroendocrine Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Oncologia-Medica-Urogenitale-Gastrointestinale--OMUDV/ Urogenital And Head And Neck Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Oncologia-Medica-delle-Vie-Respiratorie-OMRDV/ Thoracic Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Otorinolaringoiatria-e-Chirurgia-Cervico-Facciale-COFDV/ Otorhinolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Prevenzione-e-Genetica-Oncologica-PGODV/ Prevention And Oncological Genetics]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Programma-Oncoematologia-U_EMADV/ Oncohematology Program]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Psiconcologia-PSICO/ Psycho-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Radiologia-RADDV/ Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Radiologia-Interventistica-URIDV/ Interventional Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Radiologia-Senologica-RSEDV/ Breast Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Radioterapia-RTPDV/ Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Second-Opinion-SEODV/ Second Opinion]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Senologia-SENDV/ Surgical Breasts]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Senologia-Medica-SEMDV/ Medical Senology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Servizio-di-Endocrinologia-Oncologica-ECROUO/ Oncological Endocrinology Service]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-Sviluppo-di-Nuovi-Farmaci-per-Terapie-Innovative-OMNDV/ Development Of New Drugs For Innovative Therapies]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-Cellule-Staminali-CRSUN/ Stem And Effector Cell Apheresis Unit, Haemostasis And Thrombosis]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-Anestesia-in-Day-Surgery-e-Chirurgia-Ambulatoriale-ADCUO/ Anesthesia Unit In Day Surgery And Outpatient Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Biobanca-BIOUN/ Biobank Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Bioterapia-dei-Tumori-BTTUN/ Tumor Biotherapy Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Brachiterapia-e-Imaging-Molecolare-BRAUF/ Brachytherapy And Molecular Imaging Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Cardioncologia-CONUN/ Cardoncology Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Chirurgia-dei-Tumori-Neuroendocrini-CTNUO/ Neuroendocrine Tumor Surgery Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Chirurgia-dei-Tumori-Peritoneali-CTPUO/ Peritoneal Tumor Surgery Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Chirurgia-Mininvasiva-e-Robotica-in-Ginecologia-Oncologica-CMRUO/ Minimally Invasive And Robotic Surgery Unit In Oncological Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Day-Surgery-Senologico-DSSUO/ Breast Day Surgery Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Dermatoncologia-DTOUN/ Dermatology Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Diagnostica-Senologica-Integrata-DSIUO/ Integrated Breast Diagnostic Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Endoscopia-Diagnostica-delle-neoplasie-uroteliali-NEUOU/ Diagnostic Endoscopy Unit Of Urothelial Neoplasms]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Fertilita-e-Procreazione-in-Oncologia-FPOUN/ Fertility And Procreation Unit In Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Imaging-di-Precisione-e-Ricerca-IPRUN/ Precision Imaging And Research Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Innovazione-Sviluppo-e-Organizzazione-ISOUO/ Innovation, Development And Organization Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Neoplasie-dellApparato-Genitale-Maschile-AGMUN/ Unit Of Neoplasms Of The Male Genital System]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-Tumori-Polmonari-UTPUO/ Sarcomas And Thymomas Medical Oncology Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Pneumologia-Interventistica-PNIUN/ Interventional Pulmonary Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Radiologia-Clinico-Diagnostica-RCDUN/ Clinical Diagnostic Radiology Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Ricerca-Diagnosi-Precoce-e-Prevenzione-Tumore-Polmonare-DPTUN/ Lung Cancer Early Diagnosis And Prevention Research Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Senologia-Molecolare-SEMUN/ Molecular Breast Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Strategie-terapeutiche-innovative-nel-carcinoma-ovarico-STIUO/ Unit Of Innovative Therapeutic Strategies In Ovarian Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Tecniche-Chirurgiche-Innovative-EBPUN/ Innovative Surgical Techniques Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Tecniche-Chirurgiche-Multidisciplinari-CAIUN/ Multidisciplinary Surgical Techniques Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Terapia-Intensiva-TINUO/ Intensive Care Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Terapia-Radiometabolica-TRAUO/ Radiometabolic Therapy Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Trapianto-Allogenico-TALUN/ Allogeneic Transplant Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-di-Uropatologia-e-Diagnostica-Intraoperatoria-UDIUO/ Uropathology And Intraoperative Diagnostics Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-Diagnostica-Istopatologica-e-Molecolare-DIMUN/ Histopathological And Molecular Diagnostic Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-Ginecologia-Preventiva-GPRUN/ Preventive Gynecology Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-Neoplasie-Orali-Faringee-NOFUN/ Oral Pharyngeal Neoplasms Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-Neoplasie-Tiroidee-NETUN/ Thyroid Neoplasms Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Unita-Sale-Operatorie-USOUO/ Operating Theaters Unit]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Uropatologia-e-Diagnostica-Intraoperatoria-UDIDV/ Uropathology And Intraoperative Diagnostics]'''

=== Programs ===

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/Programma-Senologia/ Senology Program]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/programma-polmone/ Lung Program]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/Melanomi-sarcomi-e-tumori-rari/ Melanoma And Sarcomas Program]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/Programma-Ginecologia1/ Gynecology Program]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/Programma-Tumori-dellApparato-Digerente-e-Neuroendocrini/ Program Tumors Of The Digestive System And Neuroendocrine]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/Programma-Urologia-e-Trattamento-Mininvasivo-della-Prostata/ Urology Program And Minimally Invasive Treatment Of The Prostate]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/Programma-Ematoncologia/ Hematology Program]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/Programma-Cervico-Facciale/ Head And Neck Program]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Programmi-e-Dipartimenti/Programma-Nuovi-Farmaci/ New Drugs Program]'''

=== Departments ===

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Dipartimenti/Dipartimento-di-Anatomia-Patologica-e-Medicina-di-Laboratorio/ Department Of Pathological Anatomy And Laboratory Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Dipartimenti/Dipartimento-di-Immagini-e-Scienze-Radiologiche/ Department Of Imaging And Radiological Sciences]'''

'''[https://www.research.ieo.it/about-us/ Department Of Experimental Oncology]'''

=== Other Clinical Areas ===

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-Sviluppo-di-Nuovi-Farmaci-per-Terapie-Innovative-OMNDV/ Development Of New Drugs For Innovative Therapies]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Divisione-di-Prevenzione-e-Genetica-Oncologica-PGODV/ Prevention And Oncological Genetics]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Psiconcologia-PSICO/ Psycho-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Cure-Palliative-e-Terapia-del-Dolore-CPTDV/ Palliative Care And Pain Management]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: SEMM - Postdoc Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support the career of highly motivated researchers of any nationality by providing them with all the tools necessary to become a successful independent scientist.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors with a PhD.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/it/FORMAZIONE/SEMM_The_European_School_of_Molecular_Medicine/Post-doc-program/].

=== Course: SEMM – Doctoral Programs (PHD) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' The purpose of the European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) is to train experts through the three offered PhD programs: Molecular Oncology, Computational Biology and Foundational and Ethical Aspects of Life Sciences.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors with a Master's degree.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/it/FORMAZIONE/SEMM_The_European_School_of_Molecular_Medicine/PhD-programs/].

=== Course: Master's Degree in Psycho-Oncology ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To train specialists in providing psychological assistance to cancer patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.

'''Target audience:''' Psychologists and Doctors.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/it/FORMAZIONE/University-Programs/master-psiconcologia/].

=== Course: Master's Degree in Biomedical Omics ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To train specialists in omics technologies who will work in clinical or research laboratories or biotech companies.

'''Target audience:''' Graduates in biology, biotechnology, chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/it/FORMAZIONE/University-Programs/Laurea-Magistrale-in-Biomedical-Omics/].

=== Course: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To develop students' clinical reasoning skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities for any generalist field, with a particular emphasis on relational and self-knowledge skills informed by the experience of an oncological facility.

'''Target audience:''' Anyone.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/it/FORMAZIONE/University-Programs/Corso-di-Laurea-in-Infermieristica1/].

=== Course: Specialization in Methodology and Ethics of Oncological Clinical Trials ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To equip professionals and researchers with methodological, regulatory, and bioethical knowledge necessary to conduct clinical trials, particularly in oncology.

'''Target audience:''' Oncologists or specializing in oncology, investigators, research nurses, healthcare professionals, data managers, monitors, biologists and biotechnologists researchers, bioinformatics and biostatisticians, clinical and research psychologists, bioethicists, biolaw experts, medical examiners, medical humanities researchers.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/it/FORMAZIONE/University-Programs/Corso-di-Perfezionamento-in-Metodologia-ed-etica-della-Sperimentazione-Clinica-Oncologica/].

=== Course: IEO Web Education ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide high quality educational content online.

'''Target audience:''' Healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieoeducation.com/elenco-corsi/].

=== Observanship: Clinical Observer ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Give doctors the opportunity to learn from the clinical activities at IEO.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/en/Education/IEO-Education/Visitor-and-Clinical-Observer/].

=== Training: ESAGON ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide advanced post-graduate training in gynaecologic oncology, focusing on innovative technology and a multidisciplinary approach, with a special emphasis on the management of ovarian cancer.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/it/FORMAZIONE/IEO-Education/Esagon/About-Us/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Screening: IEO Check Up ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide a careful evaluation of the patient's health.

'''Contact information:''' Contact [https://www.ieo.it/it/PREVENZIONE/In-primo-piano/IEO-check-up/].
=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes || Total: 23,045 (2021) / Low-dose: 625 (2021)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes || 15,395 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes || Total: 31,893 (2021) / Screening: 8,913 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes || Breast: 1,429 (2021)
|-
| Machine || High-intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound-Guided Transcutaneous Tru-Cut Biopsy (USGTCB) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Percutaneous biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes || 5,558 (2021)
|-
| Machine || PET CT || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Hemolymphopathological diagnosis unit || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Microhistological sampling || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Eletromagnetic Navigator || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || iScan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || NBI (Narrow Band Imaging) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes || 178 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Bronchology || Yes || 900 (Anually)
|-
| Technique || Pleuroscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video dermatoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Confocal laser microscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel lymph node biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Nipple-sparing mastectomy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 6 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Intrabeam || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Treatment Planning System || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic intra- and extracranial radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Locoregional chemotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Respiratory motion management || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || 3 ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Bone marrow / stem cell bank || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cell Sorting Service || Yes || 500 (Anually)
|-
| Technique || Stem Cell Processing for Transportation || Yes || 80 (Anually)
|-
| Technique || Leukapheresis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous transplants || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || 24-hour Oncological Emergency Department || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Electrocoagulant Forceps || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Bipolar Scissors || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Intraoperative Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Intraoperative Doppler || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Intraoperative microscope || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CO2 laser || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Magnifying microsurgical goggles || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound dye-assisted surgery (USDAS) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Laser therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Laser Conization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Rigid Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Embolization with microparticles || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Uterine fibroids embolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Embolization with microcoils || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Nephrostomy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Biliary drainage || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Venous Accesses || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Facility: Anti-smoking Center ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To help individuals quit smoking, particularly improving health and treatment outcomes in cancer patients.

'''Contact information:''' Contact [https://www.ieo.it/it/PREVENZIONE/Stili-di-vita/Fumo/].

=== Tool: Clinical Trial Search ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Help patients find clinical trials in that they can participate.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ieo.it/it/PER-I-PAZIENTI/Sperimentazioni-cliniche/Sperimentazioni-cliniche/].

=== Resource: CARE Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide continuous medical support and 24-hour on-call assistance for patients with hematological malignancies, helping them manage unexpected signs or symptoms and emergencies that may arise due to their disease or treatment.

'''Information:''' Contact [https://www.ieo.it/it/CHI-SIAMO/Come-siamo-organizzati/Le-divisioni/Oncoematologia/].
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University Medical Center Groningen Comprehensive Cancer Center

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== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-schedelbasistumoren Base of skull tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/tumorcentrum-hersenen Brain Tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-borstkanker Breast Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-bot-en-wekedelentumoren Bone and soft tissue tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-darmkanker Colon Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-slokdarm-en-maagkanker Esophageal and gastric cancer]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-gynaecologische-oncologie Gynecological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-hoofd-halskanker Head and Neck Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/werkgroep-bijwerkingen-immunotherapie Immunotherapy Side Effects]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-melanomen Melanomas]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/moleculaire-tumorboard-groningen Molecular Tumor Board Groningen]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-neuro-endocriene-tumoren Neuroendocrine tumors and carcinomas]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-neuro-oncologie Neuro Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-hypofysetumoren Pituitary tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-schildklierkanker Thyroid and adrenal tumor]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-thoracale-oncologie Thoracic oncology]'''

'''[https://www.umcg.nl/-/behandelteam-urologische-kanker Urological cancer]'''

=== Departments ===

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/anaesthesiology Anaesthesiology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/biomedical-engineering Biomedical Engineering]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/biomedical-sciences-of-cells-and-systems Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems (BSCS)]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/cardiology Cardiology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/clinical-pharmacy-and-pharmacology Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/critical-care Critical Care]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/dentistry-oral-hygiene Dentistry and Oral Hygiene]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/dermatology Dermatology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/epidemiology Epidemiology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/eriba#our-research-groups European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing (ERIBA)]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/gastroenterology-and-hepatology Gastroenterology and Hepatology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/general-practice General Practice]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/genetics Genetics]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/health-sciences Health Sciences]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/hematology Hematology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/human-movement-sciences Human movement sciences]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/internal-medicine Internal Medicine]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/laboratory-medicine-1 Laboratory Medicine]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/laboratory-of-paediatrics Laboratory of Paediatrics]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/lung-disease-and-tuberculosis Lung disease and tuberculosis]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/medical-microbiology-and-infection-prevention Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/medical-oncology Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/neurology Neurology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/nuclear-medicine-and-molecular-imaging Nuclear Medicine and Molecular imaging]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/obstetrics-and-gyneacology Obstetrics and Gyneacology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/ophthalmology Ophthalmology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/orthodontics Orthodontics]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/orthopedics Orthopaedics]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/otorhinolaryngology Otorhinolaryngology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/pathology-and-medical-biology Pathology and Medical Biology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/plastic-surgery Plastic Surgery]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/radiation-oncology Radiation Oncology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/rheumatology-and-clinical-immunology Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/surgery Surgery]'''

'''[https://umcgresearch.org/w/university-center-of-psychiatry-ucp University Center of Psychiatry (UCP)]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Medicine bachelor's and master's degree - Comprehensive Cancer Center ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comprehensive medical education and training, spanning both a Bachelor's and Master's phase, through hands-on clinical experience and internships supervised by medical specialists at the UMCG CCC.

'''Target audience:''' Bachelor's and master's students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/afdeling/umc-groningen-cancer-center/onderwijs-opleiding].

=== Training: Oncology nurse - Comprehensive Cancer Center ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a work-study period with Core and/or specific Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), allowing students to achieve competence and independence in professional activities related to Oncology Nursing, alongside tumor-specific teaching days.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses that work in a department where cancer patients are treated.

'''Information:''' Information [https://onderwijs.umcg.nl/-/oncologieverpleegkunde].

=== UMCG Training and Education ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support the continuous development of healthcare professionals by offering a comprehensive range of courses, further education, refresher courses, and professional development guidance, as well as providing internships and research opportunities across various educational levels to foster practical skills and knowledge advancement.

'''Target audience:''' Academic students, doctors, nurses, health professionals and trainees.

'''Information:''' Information [https://onderwijs.umcg.nl/opleidingen].

=== UMCG Courses ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To foster collaborative learning and professional development among healthcare professionals for delivering appropriate care. Offers a wide range of courses and events, like employee operative care, teacher professionalization, head and neck oncology, etc.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses, executives, paramedics, doctors, etc.

'''Information:''' Information [https://onderwijs.umcg.nl/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PI3KCA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vulvoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 23 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 28 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 43 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 34 ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Nephrostomy || Yes
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! QUALITY OF LIFE !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Foundation: UMCG Volunteers & Friends ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Aims to enhance patient care by offering a hospitable and supportive environment through voluntary efforts aligned with the vision and mission of the institution.

'''Information:''' Information [https://vrijwilligers.vriendenumcg.nl/].

=== Facility: Library ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide access to reading materials such as magazines, newspapers, and books, through volunteer visits to the departments.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Day care ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a comforting environment within the hospital, where patients can read, chat, and take a break from the sick atmosphere, with an additional living room available on nursing ward E3.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Golf carts ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide transportation assistance for patients and guests who have difficulty navigating the distances within the hospital, with volunteers readily available to transport them upon request from the desk staff.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Living rooms for long-term hospitalized patients ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To offer a dedicated space for long-term patients, where volunteers provide companionship, entertainment through chats, games, and a cup of coffee.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Hospice care ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a homely environment for patients who are terminally ill and unable to be transferred to their home, a hospice, or a palliative unit, ensuring they receive the necessary care and support during the last phase of their life.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/hospice-care].

=== Facility: Barber ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide haircut services to individuals by appointment, either at the hair salon in the Winkelstraat or by arranging a visit from the hairdresser to their department within the designated opening hours.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Art ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To enhance the environment and provide a visually engaging experience for visitors and patients, with permanent works on the ground floor and rotating exhibitions, accessible through an art route brochure available at the Reception Hall desk.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Center of Silence ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a welcoming and inclusive space for patients, visitors, and employees of diverse faiths and beliefs to engage in reflection, prayer, and personal retreat, with amenities such as candle lighting and prayer rugs available.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: UMCG Concerts ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide monthly musical performances in the patios, featuring students from the Prince Claus Conservatoire, choirs, jazz singers, etc., offering a diverse program of classical and light music, with the additional support of voluntary 'bed drivers' to enable bedridden patients to attend the concerts.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Living room De Stee ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a calm and inviting space for oncological patients and their caregivers to relax and pass time, particularly when there is a waiting period before appointments or chemotherapy sessions, as well as for patients undergoing multiple daily radiation treatments that require several hours to bridge.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Facility: Facilities for the hearing/deaf and visually impaired ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide specialized telephones for individuals with hearing or visual impairments, available through the telephone exchange, with assistance from nursing ward employees for inquiries.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Resource: Interpreter ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To facilitate effective communication between healthcare providers and patients who do not speak Dutch or have limited proficiency, by providing phone or in-person interpreters, ensuring accurate translation and understanding during conversations, including telephone consultations, with no cost to the patients.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.umcg.nl/-/voorzieningen].

=== Resouce: Guided Tour ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide visitors with insights into the UMCG through the expertise of former employees, allowing bookings to be made via the foundation's website.

'''Information:''' Information [https://vrijwilligers.vriendenumcg.nl/].
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University Hospital for Tumours of Zagreb

2023-07-27T16:18:10Z

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The University Hospital for Tumors of Zagreb is a tumor clinic that constantly monitors and implements new methods of tumor treatment, and carries out multiple research and teaching projects. It has been part of the Sestre Milosrdnice University Hospital Centre since 2010.

[[Croatia|See other cancer centers in Croatia.]]

== Trials ==
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'''[https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03782207?recrs=abdfm&cond=Cancer&locn=Clinical+Hospital+Center+Sestre+Milosrdnice%3B+Clinic+for+tumors&cntry=HR&draw=2&rank=2 A Study Investigating the Outcomes and Safety of Atezolizumab Under Real-World Conditions in Patients Treated in Routine Clinical Practice (IMreal)]'''

'''Summary:''' This is a non-interventional, multi-country, multi-centre, multiple cohort prospective study, with retrospective collection of prior medical/treatment history data from medical records, designed to assess the real-world outcomes and safety of atezolizumab for indications in the existing label in the real world setting of routine clinical practice.

'''Sponsor, manager, or home institution:''' Hoffmann-La Roche

'''Intervention/Treatment:''' Drug: Atezolizumab

'''Number of patients:''' 3400 participants

'''Beginning Date:''' December 20, 2018

'''Last Update:''' December 20, 2022

'''Recruitment Status:''' Recruiting.

'''Cancer areas of interest:''' Urothelial Carcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma

'''[https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04740918?recrs=abdfm&cond=Cancer&locn=University+Hospital+for+Tumors&cntry=HR&draw=1&rank=2 A Study of Trastuzumab Emtansine in Combination With Atezolizumab or Placebo as a Treatment for Participants With Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 (HER2)-Positive and Programmed Death-ligand 1 (PD-L1)-Positive Locally Advanced (LABC) or Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) (KATE3)]'''

'''Summary:''' This study will evaluate the efficacy, safety and patient-reported outcomes of trastuzumab emtansine plus atezolizumab compared with trastuzumab emtansine plus placebo in participants with HER2-positive and PD-L1-positive LABC or MBC.Participants must have progressed either during or after prior trastuzumab- (+/- pertuzumab) and taxane-based therapy for LABC/MBC; or during (or within 6 months after completing) trastuzumab- (+/-pertuzumab) and taxane-based therapy in the neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant setting.

'''Sponsor, manager, or home institution:''' Hoffmann-La Roche

'''Intervention/Treatment:'''
Drug: Trastuzumab Emtansine;
Drug: Atezolizumab;
Other: Placebo

'''Number of patients:''' 320 participants

'''Beginning Date:''' February 5, 2021

'''Last Update:''' December 14, 2022

'''Recruitment Status:''' Recruiting

'''Cancer areas of interest:''' Metastatic Breast Cancer
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== Experts ==
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====Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimatology and Intensive Treatment====

'''Procedures:''' abdominal, gynecological, head and neck oncologic surgeries along with oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery.

'''Contact''': Information can be found [https://www.kbcsm.hr/klinike/klinika-za-tumore/anesteziologija-reanimacija-i-intezivno-lijecenje/ here]

====Department of Head and Neck Surgery====

'''Procedures:''' Works on squamous cell carcinomas of the upper aerodigestive system, salivary gland, skin cancers, melanomas of the head, neck and thyroid surgical treatments and plastic-reconstructive surgery combined with radiotherapy, chemotherapy and rehabilitation.

'''Contact''': Information can be found [https://www.kbcsm.hr/klinike/klinika-za-tumore/zavod-za-kirusku-onkologiju/ here]

====Department of Gynecological-Oncological Surgery====

'''Procedures:''' Acts on prevention and early diagnosis of gynecological tumors using modern medical equipment, performs consults, local radiation therapy, and surgeries with endoscopic, vaginal and laparotomic approaches.

'''Contact''': Information can be found [https://www.kbcsm.hr/klinike/klinika-za-tumore/zavod-za-kirusku-onkologiju/odjel-za-ginekolosko-onkolosku-kirurgiju/ here]

====Department of Oncological Pathology and Clinical Cytology====
'''Procedures:''' Works with the methods of biopsy, immunohistochemical markers, chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH), silver-stained in situ hybridization (SISH), and PCR analysis to examinate the received samples. Also acts on emergency cytology.

'''Contact''': Information can be found [https://www.kbcsm.hr/klinike/klinika-za-tumore/onkoloska-patologija/ here]

====Department of Internal Oncology====
'''Procedures:''' unknown

'''Contact''': Information can be found [https://www.kbcsm.hr/zavod-za-internisticku-onkologiju/ here]

====Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology====
'''Procedures: unknown'''

'''Contact''': Information can be found [https://www.kbcsm.hr/zavod-za-radioterapiju-i-onkologiju/ here]

====Institute for Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery====
'''Procedures:''' unknown

'''Contact''': Information can be found [https://www.kbcsm.hr/zavod-za-onkoplastiku-i-rekonstruktivnu-kirurgiju/ here]

====Department of Oncoplasty====
'''Procedures:''' Diagnosis by USV of the breast and abdomen, mammography, MRI, cytopuncture, biopsy, X-ray processing, and sentinel node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection. Cancer systemic treatments used are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation. Performs radical, reconstructive and sparing surgical procedures involved in surgical removal of tumors and assymmetry correction. Also acts on treatment of melanoma and soft tissue sarcomas

'''Contact''': Information can be found [https://www.kbcsm.hr/klinike/klinika-za-tumore/zavod-za-kirusku-onkologiju/odjel-za-onkoplastiku/ here]
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Library of the University Hospital for Tumors ===

'''Content Type:''' Library containing publications from the field of oncology and other biomedical subjects such as surgery, radiology, anesthesia, otorhinolaryngology, internal medicine, radiotherapy, etc. The library can also be used to search medical databases, bibliometric services and certificates, and other information. Librarians can help with instructions on how to find relevant literature. There are currently about 1,722 printed books and about 14,000 volumes of magazines (130 titles).

'''Target Audience:''' Anyone in the region can access the library and create an account. The content is more relevant to providers and researchers.

'''Data Access:''' [http://library.foi.hr/lib/index.php?page=&B=1409&H=&o=&K=&V=&D=&lok=&ogr=&upit= Library can be accessed here.]

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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Facilities for MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || PET Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
| !! !! !!
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasonic Scapel || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Respirator || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Knife || Yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Transfusion Unit || Yes
|}

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The Maastricht UMC+ Comprehensive Cancer Center

2023-07-27T16:14:05Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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=== Specialties ===

'''[https://dermatologie.mumc.nl/ Dermatology]'''

'''[https://hematologie.mumc.nl/ Hematology]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/medische-oncologie Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://mka-chirurgie.mumc.nl/ Oral diseases, Oral and maxillofacial surgery]'''

'''[https://plastischechirurgie.mumc.nl/ Plastic Surgery]'''

'''[https://maastro.nl/ Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.mumc.nl/patient-bezoeker/specialismen-afdelingen/chirurgie Surgery]'''

'''[https://urologie.mumc.nl/ Urology]'''

=== Centers ===

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/anuskanker Anal cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/galwegkanker Bile duct cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/blaaskanker Bladder cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/hersentumorcentrum-limburg Brain tumors]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/borstkankercentrum-maastricht-umc Breast cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/baarmoederhalsafwijkingen Cervical abnormalities]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/gynaecologische-kanker/baarmoederhalskanker Cervical cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/dikkedarmkanker Colon cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/slokdarmkanker-0 Esophageal cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/galblaaskanker-0 Gallbladder cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/hoofd-halskanker Head and Neck cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/erfelijke-kanker Hereditary cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/nierkanker Kidney cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/leukemie Leukemia]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/leverkanker Liver cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/longkanker Lung cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/lymfeklierkanker Lymph node cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/melanoom Melanoma]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/multipel-myeloom Multiple myeloma]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/myelodysplastisch-syndroom-mds Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/myeloproliferatieve-neoplasie Myeloproliferative Neoplasia]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/neuro-endocriene-tumoren-net Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/alvleesklierkanker Pancreatic cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/longkanker/borstvlieskanker-mesothelioom Pleural cancer (Mesothelioma)]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/prostaatkanker Prostate cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/huidkanker Skin cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/dunne-darmkanker Small intestine cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/maagkanker-0 Stomach cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/gynaecologische-kanker/eierstokkanker Ovarian cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/endeldarmkanker Rectal cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/weke-delen-tumoren Soft tissue tumors]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/thymoom Thymoma]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/schildklierkanker Thyroid cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/zorglijnen/urologische-tumoren Urological tumors]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/gynaecologische-kanker/baarmoederkanker Uterine cancer]'''

'''[https://oncologie.mumc.nl/kankersoorten/gynaecologische-kanker/vulvakanker Vulvar cancer]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide training and educational events for master and PhD students, postdocs, and senior staff in the fields of modern medicine and molecular life sciences, with a focus on updating skills, broadening academic perspectives, and promoting research ethics and integrity.

'''Target audience:''' Master and PhD students, postdocs, and senior staff.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/research/grow-school-oncology-and-reproduction/education].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KI-67 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 20 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Allogenic stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 24 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 3
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Breast cancer screening program || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cervical cancer screening program || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Patient Association: Patient Panel ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To act as a connecting link between patients and the Maastricht UMC+ Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCCC), by collecting patient wishes and feelings, converting them into advice, and influencing the decision-making process within the MCCC.

'''Information:''' Information [https://oncologie.mumc.nl/patientenpanel].

=== Patient Association: Young and Cancer - AYA ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide accessible, age-specific care for AYA patients with cancer, supported by healthcare providers, research, and coordinated collaboration, in line with the SONCOS standard.

'''Information:''' Information [https://oncologie.mumc.nl/ondersteunende-zorg/jong-en-kanker-aya].

=== Resource: Stop smoking - personal guidance ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide personal guidance and support to individuals who want to quit smoking, offering tailored assistance, tools, and professional coaching from certified smoking cessation coaches.

'''Information:''' Information [https://info.mumc.nl/pub-991].

=== Resource: Combined Lifestyle Intervention (GLI) in cancer ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide two years of support, including lifestyle coaching, to individuals focusing on various aspects of a healthy lifestyle, beyond just weight or nutrition, through a combination of individual conversations and group meetings.

'''Information:''' Information [https://info.mumc.nl/pub-1625].

=== Resource: IPSO Centers ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide accessible and nearby psychosocial care for everyone affected by cancer, offering a warm and homely atmosphere where guests are welcomed, understood, and heard, with the aim of improving their quality of life and empowering them to face life's challenges.

'''Information:''' Information [https://ipso.nl/].

=== Institution: Toon Hermans Huis Maastricht ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a heartwarming and welcoming environment for people with cancer and their loved ones, offering support, activities, and a place to share experiences and find peace and positive energy.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.toonhermanshuismaastricht.nl/home].

=== Tool: Cancer Referral Guide ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a comprehensive Cancer Referral Guide that assists patients and their loved ones in finding additional treatments and guidance throughout the course of their cancer journey.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.verwijsgidskanker.nl/].
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Rijnstate

2023-07-27T16:10:21Z

Amit: /* Palliative Care */

== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/afdeling-hematologie Department of Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/afdeling-medische-oncologie Department of Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/alvleesklierkanker/ Pancreatic Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/blaaskanker Bladder Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/borstkanker Breast Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/darmkanker Colon Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/galblaaskanker/ Gallbladder Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/gynaecologische-oncologie/ Gyneconological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/hersentumor Brain Tumor]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/huidkanker Skin Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/immunotherapie-bij-kanker/ Immunotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/hoofdhalskanker Head and Neck Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/keelkanker/ Throat Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/longkanker/ons-team/ Lung Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/maagkanker Stomach Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/net Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/nierkanker/ons-team/ Kidney Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/prostaatkanker/ons-team/ Prostate Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/schildklierkanker Thyroid Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/wekedelenkanker/ Soft Tissue Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/zaadbalkanker Testicular Cancer]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Palliative Care Training ===

'''Content type:''' Knowledge and skills about palliative care.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses, nurse specialists, physician assistants and doctors.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/ondersteunende-en-palliatieve-zorg/onderzoek-en-onderwijs/training-palliatieve-zorg/].

=== Internship: Training for AIOS ===

'''Content type:''' Teach the application of palliative care.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors in training to become specialists (AIOS) geriatrics in the fourth and fifth year, AIOS Internal Medicine or AIOS during internal medicine preparatory course in the second or third year, Hospital pharmacists in training.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/ondersteunende-en-palliatieve-zorg/onderzoek-en-onderwijs/opleiding-voor-aios/].

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || 2 || 4.000 (per year)
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatments ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video-assisted thoracoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 16 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 38 ||
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || Yes ||
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || False Teeth || Yes ||
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || Yes ||
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

=== Resource: Patient Journey App ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide patients will all important information about their patient journey, clearly displayed in a personal timeline.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/zorgapp].

=== Resource: Cancer in Young Adults ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide support for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/aya].

=== Resource: Cancer in the Elderly ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide support for the elderly with cancer.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/kankerbijouderen].

=== Resource: Psychosocial Guidance ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offer psychological guidance for patients and family in the various aspects of cancer such as processing the disease, the consequences for your daily life such as caring for children, work, finances and practical matters, influence on relationships, changed perspectives, questions of life and faith, psychological problems.

'''Contact information:''' Contact [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/psychosociale-begeleiding/].

=== Resource: Dietician ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide diet support for cancer patients.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/voeding/].

=== Resource: Balance Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Promote healthy exercise habits for former cancer patients.

'''Contact information:''' Contact[https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/beweging/].

=== Resource: Consultation Hour Integrative Medicine ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide advice for integration of care outside the hospital with care within the hospital.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/im].
</div>

Rijnstate

2023-07-27T16:10:01Z

Amit: /* Quality of Life */

== Experts ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/afdeling-hematologie Department of Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/afdeling-medische-oncologie Department of Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/alvleesklierkanker/ Pancreatic Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/blaaskanker Bladder Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/borstkanker Breast Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/darmkanker Colon Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/galblaaskanker/ Gallbladder Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/gynaecologische-oncologie/ Gyneconological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/hersentumor Brain Tumor]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/huidkanker Skin Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/immunotherapie-bij-kanker/ Immunotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/hoofdhalskanker Head and Neck Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/keelkanker/ Throat Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/longkanker/ons-team/ Lung Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/maagkanker Stomach Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/net Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/nierkanker/ons-team/ Kidney Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/prostaatkanker/ons-team/ Prostate Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/schildklierkanker Thyroid Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/wekedelenkanker/ Soft Tissue Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/zaadbalkanker Testicular Cancer]'''
</div>

== Learning Resources ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

=== Course: Palliative Care Training ===

'''Content type:''' Knowledge and skills about palliative care.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses, nurse specialists, physician assistants and doctors.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/ondersteunende-en-palliatieve-zorg/onderzoek-en-onderwijs/training-palliatieve-zorg/].

=== Internship: Training for AIOS ===

'''Content type:''' Teach the application of palliative care.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors in training to become specialists (AIOS) geriatrics in the fourth and fifth year, AIOS Internal Medicine or AIOS during internal medicine preparatory course in the second or third year, Hospital pharmacists in training.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/ondersteunende-en-palliatieve-zorg/onderzoek-en-onderwijs/opleiding-voor-aios/].

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">
=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || 2 || 4.000 (per year)
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatments ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video-assisted thoracoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 16 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 38 ||
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || Yes ||
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || False Teeth || Yes ||
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! OTHERS !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || Yes ||
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

=== Resource: Patient Journey App ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide patients will all important information about their patient journey, clearly displayed in a personal timeline.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/zorgapp].

=== Resource: Cancer in Young Adults ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide support for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/aya].

=== Resource: Cancer in the Elderly ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide support for the elderly with cancer.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/kankerbijouderen].

=== Resource: Psychosocial Guidance ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offer psychological guidance for patients and family in the various aspects of cancer such as processing the disease, the consequences for your daily life such as caring for children, work, finances and practical matters, influence on relationships, changed perspectives, questions of life and faith, psychological problems.

'''Contact information:''' Contact [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/psychosociale-begeleiding/].

=== Resource: Dietician ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide diet support for cancer patients.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/voeding/].

=== Resource: Balance Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Promote healthy exercise habits for former cancer patients.

'''Contact information:''' Contact[https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/beweging/].

=== Resource: Consultation Hour Integrative Medicine ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide advice for integration of care outside the hospital with care within the hospital.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/im].
</div>

Rijnstate

2023-07-27T16:09:41Z

Amit: /* Prevention */

== Experts ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/afdeling-hematologie Department of Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/afdeling-medische-oncologie Department of Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/alvleesklierkanker/ Pancreatic Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/blaaskanker Bladder Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/borstkanker Breast Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/darmkanker Colon Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/galblaaskanker/ Gallbladder Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/gynaecologische-oncologie/ Gyneconological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/hersentumor Brain Tumor]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/huidkanker Skin Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/immunotherapie-bij-kanker/ Immunotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/hoofdhalskanker Head and Neck Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/keelkanker/ Throat Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/longkanker/ons-team/ Lung Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/maagkanker Stomach Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/net Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/nierkanker/ons-team/ Kidney Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/prostaatkanker/ons-team/ Prostate Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/schildklierkanker Thyroid Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/aandoening-en-behandeling/wekedelenkanker/ Soft Tissue Cancer]'''

'''[https://www.rijnstate.nl/zaadbalkanker Testicular Cancer]'''
</div>

== Learning Resources ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

=== Course: Palliative Care Training ===

'''Content type:''' Knowledge and skills about palliative care.

'''Target audience:''' Nurses, nurse specialists, physician assistants and doctors.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/ondersteunende-en-palliatieve-zorg/onderzoek-en-onderwijs/training-palliatieve-zorg/].

=== Internship: Training for AIOS ===

'''Content type:''' Teach the application of palliative care.

'''Target audience:''' Doctors in training to become specialists (AIOS) geriatrics in the fourth and fifth year, AIOS Internal Medicine or AIOS during internal medicine preparatory course in the second or third year, Hospital pharmacists in training.

'''Access:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/ondersteunende-en-palliatieve-zorg/onderzoek-en-onderwijs/opleiding-voor-aios/].

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">
=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || 2 || 4.000 (per year)
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatments ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || 10 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Video-assisted thoracoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Nurse with a specialisation/certification in palliative care || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || 8 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 16 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 38 ||
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Colorectal cancer screening program || Yes ||
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! OTHERS !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || False Teeth || Yes ||
|}

=== Palliative Care ===

{| class="wikitable"
! OTHERS !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Home palliative care availability || Yes ||
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

=== Resource: Patient Journey App ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide patients will all important information about their patient journey, clearly displayed in a personal timeline.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/zorgapp].

=== Resource: Cancer in Young Adults ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide support for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/aya].

=== Resource: Cancer in the Elderly ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide support for the elderly with cancer.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/kankerbijouderen].

=== Resource: Psychosocial Guidance ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offer psychological guidance for patients and family in the various aspects of cancer such as processing the disease, the consequences for your daily life such as caring for children, work, finances and practical matters, influence on relationships, changed perspectives, questions of life and faith, psychological problems.

'''Contact information:''' Contact [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/psychosociale-begeleiding/].

=== Resource: Dietician ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide diet support for cancer patients.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/voeding/].

=== Resource: Balance Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Promote healthy exercise habits for former cancer patients.

'''Contact information:''' Contact[https://www.rijnstate.nl/expertisecentra/behandeling-van-kanker/ondersteunende-zorg-bij-kanker/beweging/].

=== Resource: Consultation Hour Integrative Medicine ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide advice for integration of care outside the hospital with care within the hospital.

'''Additional information:''' Information [https://www.rijnstate.nl/im].
</div>

The Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta Institute of Oncology

2023-07-27T16:07:10Z

Amit:

== Experts ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

=== [http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1.html Clinical Department] ===

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/Anestezie-si-Terapie-Intensiva--eID535.html Anesthesia and Intensive Care]'''

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/Radioterapie-I-II-III--eID536.html Radiotherapy I, II and III]'''

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/Chirurgie-II-Urologie--eID537.html Surgery II - Urology]'''

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/Chirurgie-Oncologica-I--eID68.html Oncological Surgery I]'''

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/Chirurgie-Oncologica-II--eID69.html Oncological Surgery II]'''

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/Oncologie-medicala--eID70.html Medical Oncology]'''

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/ORL--eID71.html ENT Department]'''

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/Sectia-de-Hematologie--eID72.html Department of Hematology]'''

'''[http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Sectiileclinice1/Sectia-de-Oncopediatrie--eID73.html Department of Oncopediatrics]'''

=== [http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Bloculoperator1.html Operating Block] ===

=== [http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Farmacia1.html Pharmacy] ===

=== [http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Laboratoare1.html External Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy] ===

=== [http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Imagistica-medicala.html Medical Imaging] ===

=== [http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Departamente/Serviciul-de-medicina-nucleara.html Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology] ===

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes (digital) ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || 3 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 1 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 18 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 20 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Quality of Life!! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || Yes ||
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Resource: Breast Cancer Support Group ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide online support to female patients undergoing breast cancer treatment at the Oncological Institute "Prof. Dr. I. Chiricută", Cluj Napoca, and their family members.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://ctm.iocn.ro/educatie/].

=== Resource: Colorectal Cancer Support Group ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provides emotional support, shared experiences, and practical advice to individuals affected by colorectal cancer.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Servicii/Grupuri-de-suport/Grup-de-suport-cancer-de-colon-si-rect--eID910.html].

=== Compilation: Guides for Patients and Providers ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Guides on a variety of subjects both for patients and providers.

'''Information:''' Information [http://www.old.iocn.ro/PENTRU-PACIENTI/Ghiduri-si-Brosuri.html].
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Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

2023-07-27T16:05:02Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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=== Centers ===

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-blaaskankercentrum/#afspraak Bladder cancer]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/alles-over-kanker/kankersoorten/hersentumoren/ Brain tumor]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-borstkankercentrum/ Breast cancer]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-centrum-voor-zeldzame-tumoren/ Center for Rare Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-darmkankercentrum/#specialisten Colon cancer]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-slokdarm-en-maagkankercentrum/#afspraak Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/hoofd-halskankercentrum/ Head and Neck cancer]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-longkankercentrum/ Lung cancer]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/net-centrum/#expertise NET Center]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-prostaatkankercentrum/ Prostate cancer]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-sarcomen-en-gistcentrum/#behandeling Sarcomas and GIST center]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/avl-huid-en-melanoomcentrum/#specialisten Skin and Melanoma]'''

=== Departments ===

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/anesthesiologie/ Anaesthesiology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/cardiologie/ Cardiology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/dermatologie/ Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/maag-darm-leveroncologie/ Gastrointestinal hepatic oncology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/geriatrie/ Geriatrics]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/gynaecologie/#behandelteam Gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/interventieradiologie/ Interventional Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/medische-oncologie/ Medical oncology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/afdeling-nucleaire-geneeskunde/ Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/pathologie-met-moleculaire-diagnostiek/ Pathology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/plastische-chirurgie/ Plastic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/radiologie/ Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/radiotherapie/ Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/urologie/ Urology]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Training: Oncology Graduate School Amsterdam (OOA) - Training program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comprehensive education and skills development to PhD students in cancer research, enhancing their knowledge, technical expertise, and presentation and interaction skills, while fostering collaboration and scientific exchange within the Amsterdam oncology community.

'''Target audience:''' PhD students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.nki.nl/careers-study/students/oncology-graduate-school-amsterdam/].

=== Training: Introduction to R for Data Analysis ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To help researchers learn R, an open-source environment for statistical computing and graphics, enabling them to perform basic data analysis, create visual displays, and generate dynamic reports for transparent and reproducible analysis.

'''Target audience:''' Researchers.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.nki.nl/careers-study/introduction-to-r/].

=== Training: Medical statistics with R ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To introduce basic statistical methods for analyzing biomedical data, covering exploratory data analysis, tests, power determination, count data analysis, regression models, logistic regression, and survival data analysis.

'''Target audience:''' Researchers.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.nki.nl/careers-study/medical-statistics-with-r/].

=== Course: Experimental Oncology ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide students an understanding of the molecular basis of normal and tumor cell behavior, as well as the development of new methods for cancer diagnosis and therapy.

'''Target audience:''' Students enrolled in a master's program in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science, or a closely related field.

'''Information:''' Information [https://datanose.nl/Course/Manual/88311/Experimental%20Oncology/2020].

=== Course: NKI PhD Program 2023 - Chromosome Biology & Gene Regulation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To attract exceptional national and international PhD students, provide them with outstanding research training in a vibrant scientific environment, and prioritize effective mentoring and support to ensure high-quality research performance.

'''Target audience:''' Students with a master's degree or equivalent in fields such as (medical) biology, medicine, physics, chemistry, artificial intelligence, or a related discipline.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.nki.nl/careers-study/students/nki-phd-program-2023/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes
|}

=== Prevention ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Screening and Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Smoking detoxification center || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Foundation: AVL Patient Care ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To enhance the comfort and well-being of patients at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital by providing amenities, organizing special activities, and offering personal attention, relying on financial support from companies and individuals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.avl.nl/uw-bezoek-aan-het-avl/voorzieningen-en-diensten/stichting-pati%C3%ABntenzorg-antoni-van-leeuwenhoek/].

=== Resource: AYA - Caring for young adults with cancer ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide age-specific, person-oriented support to young adults diagnosed with cancer, focusing on their individual needs, empowering them to maintain control over their lives, and ensuring that age-specific care is available in all tumor centers of expertise.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/aya-zorg-voor-jongvolwassenen-met-kanker/].

=== Facility: Center for Quality of Life ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comprehensive support to both patients and relatives throughout all phases of cancer treatment, considering their physical and mental well-being, listening to their needs, and creating personalized plans to adapt and improve their care accordingly. Offers a range of centers care, like psychiatry, visual arts therapy, dietetics, etc.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.avl.nl/voorbereiding-afspraak/afdelingen-en-centra/centrum-voor-kwaliteit-van-leven-ondersteunende-zorg/].

=== Facility: AVL Facilities and Services ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comfort, convenience, and a pleasant environment for patients, including various dining options, a roof terrace, designated living rooms for radiotherapy and day treatment, patient restaurants on nursing floors, and art displays throughout the hospital (AVL).

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.avl.nl/uw-bezoek-aan-het-avl/voorzieningen-en-diensten/].

=== Council: The Patient Council of the Netherlands Cancer Institute (PaR) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To represent the interests of patients at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, providing advice and contributing ideas on matters that are important to the patients, including their position, quality care, policies related to patient well-being, complaints handling, and general admission and care termination policies.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.avl.nl/over-het-antoni-van-leeuwenhoek/over-avl/de-patientenraad-van-het-antoni-van-leeuwenhoek-par/].
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Greater Poland Cancer Centre

2023-07-27T15:57:11Z

Amit:

== Experts ==
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=== Departments ===

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-chirurgii-onkologicznej-chorob-piersi/ Department of Oncological Surgery of Breast Diseases]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-chirurgii-onkologicznej-chorob-przewodu-pokarmowego/ Oncological Surgery Department of Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-diagnostyczno-operacyjny-jednodniowy/ One-day Diagnostic and Operational Department]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-radioterapii-onkologicznej-i-z-izba-przyjec/ Radiation Oncology Ward I with Admission Room]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-radioterapii-onkologicznej-ii-z-izba-przyjec/ Radiation Oncology Ward II with Admission Room]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-radioterapii-onkologicznej-iii-z-izba-przyjec/ Radiation Oncology Ward III with Admission Room]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-radioterapii-i-onkologii-ginekologicznej/ Department of Radiotherapy and Gynecological Oncology with Emergency Department]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-anestezjologii-i-intensywnej-terapii/ Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-chemioterapii-z-izba-przyjec/ Department of Clinical Oncology and Immuno-Oncology with the Day Sub-Division and Admission Room]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/oddzial-ginekologii-operacyjnej-onkologicznej-i-endoskopowej/ Department of Operative, Oncological and Endoscopic Gynecology]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/oddzialy/klinika-chirurgii-glowy-szyi-i-onkologii-laryngologicznej-z-izba-przyjec/ Head, Neck and Laryngological Oncology Clinic with Emergency Department]'''

=== Clinics ===

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-chirurgii-onkologicznej/ Oncological Surgery Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-onkologiczna-i-radioterapii/ Oncology and Radiotherapy Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-ginekologii-onkologicznej-2/ Oncological Gynecology Outpatient Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-chemioterapii/ Chemotherapy Outpatient Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-chorob-piersi/ Breast Oncology Outpatient Clinic (BCU)]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-genetyki-onkologicznej/ Oncological Genetics Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-onkologii-laryngologicznej/ Laryngological Oncology Outpatient Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-opieki-paliatywnej-i-leczenia-bolu/ Palliative Care and Pain Treatment Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-zakladowa/ Company Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-anestezjologiczna/ Anaesthesiology Outpatient Clinic]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/poradnie/poradnia-onkologiczna-i/ Oncology Clinic I]'''

=== Units ===

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-fizyki-medycznej/ Department of Medical Physics]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-diagnostyki-i-immunologii-nowotworow/ Department of Cancer Diagnostics and Immunology]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-radiologii/ Department of Radiology]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-patologii-nowotworow/ Cancer Pathology Department]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-brachyterapii/ Brachytherapy Department]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-diagnostyki-laboratoryjnej/ Laboratory Diagnostics Department]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-medycyny-nuklearnej/ Department of Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-epidemiologii-i-profilaktyki-nowotworow/ Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-radioterapii-i-z-izba-przyjec/ Radiotherapy Department I]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-radioterapii-ii/ Department of Radiotherapy II]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-radioterapii-iii/ Radiotherapy Department III]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/filie/filia-w-pile/ Department of Radiotherapy IV]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/zaklady/zaklad-fizjoterapii-onkologicznej/ Department of Oncological Physiotherapy]'''

=== Laboratories ===

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/osrodek-dziennej-rehabilitacji/ Day Rehabilitation Centre]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-endoskopii/ Endoscopy Laboratory]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-stomijna/ Stoma Laboratory]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-biopsji-mammotomicznej/ Image Guided Breast Biopsy Laboratory]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-psychologii-klinicznej/ Clinical Psychology Laboratory]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-genetyki-nowotworow/ Laboratory of Cancer Genetics]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-mikrobiologii/ Laboratory of Microbiology]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-hipertermii/ Hyperthermia Laboratory]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-cytometrii-przeplywowej/ Laboratory of Flow Cytometry]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-muzykoterapii/ Music Therapy Studio]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-cytopatologii/ Cytopathology Laboratory]'''

'''[https://wco.pl/o-nas/struktura-szpitala/pracownie/pracownia-ochrony-radiologicznej/ Radiological Protection Laboratory]'''

=== Other organizational functions ===

'''[https://wco.pl/en/about-us/hospital-structure/other-organisational-functions/pharmacy/ Pharmacy]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Compilation: Specializations ===

'''Content type:''' Provide specialization training on multiple subjects, including: Oncological radiotherapy; Clinical Oncology; Gynecology oncology; Oncological surgery; General surgery; Pathomorphology; Radiology and diagnostic imaging; Otorhinolaryngology; Nuclear medicine; Medical Physics.

'''Information:''' Information [https://wco.pl/o-nas/dzialalnosc-naukowa/specjalizacje/].

=== Course: Post-Graduate Course in Medical Billing and Classifications ===

'''Content type:''' Educating and training medical professionals, known as 'coders', to collect medical information for obtaining payment for health services provided, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and institutions that settle and pay for these services.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://wco.pl/en/about-us/teaching-activity/post-graduate-course-in-medical-billing-and-classifications/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Screening: Breast Cancer ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Early detection and prevention of breast cancer in women aged 50-69.

'''Cancer Areas of Interest:''' Breast cancer.

'''Information:''' Information [https://wco.pl/co_i_jak_leczymy/badania-profilaktyczne/].

=== Diagnostics ===
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{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year '''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Echo-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radioisotope || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year '''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year '''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Immunofluorescence techniques || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year '''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year '''
|-
| Technique || Gastroscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes ||
|}
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=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hyperthemia || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || 3D conformal radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || Yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Intraoperative Ultrasound || Yes ||
|}
</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Compilation: Patient Guides ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide information about hospital procedures, capabilities and other useful information for cancer patients.

'''Information:''' Guides [https://wco.pl/dla-pacjenta/informatory_i_poradniki/].
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Léon Bérard Center

2023-07-27T15:52:47Z

Amit: /* Treatment */

== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeur-de-la-surrenale Adrenal tumor]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-vessie Bladder cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeurs-du-cerveau Brain tumor]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-sein Breast cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-orl Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (VADS)]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-col-uterus Cervical cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum Colorectal cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeurs-neuroendocrines-digestives Digestive neuroendocrine tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-endometre Endometrial cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-oesophage Esophageal cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-hematologiques Hematological cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-rein Kidney cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-foie Liver cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-poumon Lung cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-ovaire Ovarian cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-pancreas Pancreatic cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-pediatriques Pediatric cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-prostate Prostate cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-rares Rare cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/sarcomes Sarcomas]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-de-la-peau Skin cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-estomac Stomach cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-testicule Testicular cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-thyroide Thyroid cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-vulve Vulvar cancers]'''

=== Specialties ===

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/de-la-fouchardiere-arnaud Anatomy - Pathology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouroche-gaelle Anesthesia]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bellil-djaber Cancer Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/boussageon-maxime Chest tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/amini-adle-mona Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/cattey-javouhey-anne Digestive cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouschon-pauline ENT, cervico-facial, thyroid thoracic tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bachelot-thomas Ginecology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/assaad-souad Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouhamama-amine Interventional Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bonneville-levard-alice Neuro-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bahri-haifa Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/fervers-beatrice Occupational cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bonadona-valerie Oncogenetics]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/baylot-denis Pain support care]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/corradini-nadege Pediatrics]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/avrillon-virginie Pneumology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/couillet-audrey Psyco-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/carrie-christian Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/cassier-philippe Rare tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/dammacco-delia Reconstructive surgery]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/brahmi-mehdi Sarcomas and GIST]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/basle-alexandre Senology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/boyle-helen Urological oncology]'''

</div>

== Learning Resources ==
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=== Compilation: Training Institute ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide a variety of training courses for people in a variety of healthcare positions.

'''Target audience:''' A variety of healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/professionnel-de-sante-chercheur/se-former/institut-de-formation/formations].

=== Compilation: University Courses ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide a variety of university courses for people in a variety of healthcare positions, with the support of the University Claude Bernard Lyon 1.

'''Target audience:''' A variety of healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/professionnel-de-sante-chercheur/enseignement-universitaire-au-centre-leon-berard].
</div>

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Screening: Cancer Screening Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To detect cancer or precancerous conditions early, when they are most effectively treated.

'''Cancer Areas of Interest:''' Breast [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-sein/prevention-et-depistage], Colorectal [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum/prevention-et-depistage], Skin [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-de-la-peau/prevention-et-depistage], Thyroid [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-thyroide/prevention-et-depistage], Kidney [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-rein/prevention-et-depistage], Prostate [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-prostate/prevention-et-depistage], Cervical [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-col-uterus/prevention-et-depistage], Colorectal [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum/prevention-et-depistage], ENT [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-orl/prevention-et-depistage].

=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 2 || 14.475 (2021)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 2 || 8,740 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 2 || 6,509 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes || 6,727 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 3 || 3,887 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || Yes || 2,842 (2021)
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes || 197 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Echo-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Percutaneous biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radioisotope || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 2 || 7.909 (2020); 9.681 (2021)
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total molecular biology procedures || || 3.544 (2020); 4,150 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Total cytology procedures || || 2.458 (2020); 3,017 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Total pathology procedures || || 20.373 (2020)
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Isolated Limb Hyperthermic Perfusion || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CHIP or intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 8 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes || 841 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Intrabeam || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel Lymph Node || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || 1 || 1,588 (2021)
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || 1 || 11,269 (2021)
|-
! Specialists || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Endoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Biliary drainage || Yes
|}

</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Patient Association: The Léon Bérard Center Volunteers Association ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Every day in Consultation, Day Hospital and Radiotherapy, volunteers take turns from Monday to Friday to welcome and listen to patients. They offer coffee and sweets. In addition, in the Medicine department, a team is present with hospitalized patients and their relatives.

'''Informaiton:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/associations].

=== Facility: Espace de Rencontres et d'Information (ERI) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Serves as an informational hub and meeting place for cancer patients and their loved ones, offering resources to better understand the disease, its treatment, and its impacts, while also fostering a supportive community.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/espace-rencontres-information].

=== Resource: Therapeutic Education For Patients and Relatives (ETAPP) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To equip patients and their families with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage their life with cancer, enabling them to understand and cope with the impacts of the disease, as well as facilitating informed decision-making and self-care throughout the treatment process.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/education-therapeutique].

=== Resource: Take Care of Yourself ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide free, comprehensive wellness and beauty treatments, such as facial care, massages, manicures, corrective makeup, and hairdressing advice, aimed at enhancing the well-being and self-esteem of patients during their cancer treatment, and aiding them in managing the physical changes associated with their illness.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/bien-etre].

=== Resource: Adaptive Physical Activity ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provides comprehensive, adapted physical activity (APA) programs designed to help patients maintain or regain an active lifestyle during their treatment, with proven benefits in reducing mortality, recurrence risk, and fatigue, and improving quality of life, psychological state, and physical condition.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/activite-physique].

=== Resource: Addiction Treatment ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comprehensive support for individuals seeking to overcome addictions, particularly smoking, alcohol, and drugs, through the Center Léon Bérard's addictology system. This includes individual consultations, personalized treatment strategies, follow-ups, and education about the detrimental effects of these substances, particularly for cancer patients.

'''Information:''' Addiction treatment [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/soins-de-support/addictologies] and smoking cessation [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/soins-de-support/addictologies/arret-du-tabac].

=== Resource: Occupational Cancer Consultation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To improve the diagnosis of work-related cancers, identify potential occupational exposure, and assist patients with their compensation claims as occupational diseases.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/prevention-et-depistage/consultations-cancers-professionnels].

=== Resource: Oncogenetics Consultation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To assess potential hereditary cancer risks in families, consider possible genetic predispositions, offer appropriate genetic testing when required, and provide tailored monitoring and prevention advice based on the identified risks.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/prevention-et-depistage/consultation-doncologie-genetique].
</div>

Léon Bérard Center

2023-07-27T15:52:08Z

Amit: minor updates in "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeur-de-la-surrenale Adrenal tumor]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-vessie Bladder cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeurs-du-cerveau Brain tumor]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-sein Breast cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-orl Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (VADS)]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-col-uterus Cervical cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum Colorectal cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeurs-neuroendocrines-digestives Digestive neuroendocrine tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-endometre Endometrial cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-oesophage Esophageal cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-hematologiques Hematological cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-rein Kidney cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-foie Liver cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-poumon Lung cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-ovaire Ovarian cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-pancreas Pancreatic cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-pediatriques Pediatric cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-prostate Prostate cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-rares Rare cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/sarcomes Sarcomas]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-de-la-peau Skin cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-estomac Stomach cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-testicule Testicular cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-thyroide Thyroid cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-vulve Vulvar cancers]'''

=== Specialties ===

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/de-la-fouchardiere-arnaud Anatomy - Pathology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouroche-gaelle Anesthesia]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bellil-djaber Cancer Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/boussageon-maxime Chest tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/amini-adle-mona Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/cattey-javouhey-anne Digestive cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouschon-pauline ENT, cervico-facial, thyroid thoracic tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bachelot-thomas Ginecology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/assaad-souad Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouhamama-amine Interventional Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bonneville-levard-alice Neuro-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bahri-haifa Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/fervers-beatrice Occupational cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bonadona-valerie Oncogenetics]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/baylot-denis Pain support care]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/corradini-nadege Pediatrics]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/avrillon-virginie Pneumology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/couillet-audrey Psyco-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/carrie-christian Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/cassier-philippe Rare tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/dammacco-delia Reconstructive surgery]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/brahmi-mehdi Sarcomas and GIST]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/basle-alexandre Senology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/boyle-helen Urological oncology]'''

</div>

== Learning Resources ==
<div class="mw-collapsible" data-expandtext="Show" data-collapsetext="Hide">

=== Compilation: Training Institute ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide a variety of training courses for people in a variety of healthcare positions.

'''Target audience:''' A variety of healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/professionnel-de-sante-chercheur/se-former/institut-de-formation/formations].

=== Compilation: University Courses ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide a variety of university courses for people in a variety of healthcare positions, with the support of the University Claude Bernard Lyon 1.

'''Target audience:''' A variety of healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/professionnel-de-sante-chercheur/enseignement-universitaire-au-centre-leon-berard].
</div>

== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Screening: Cancer Screening Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To detect cancer or precancerous conditions early, when they are most effectively treated.

'''Cancer Areas of Interest:''' Breast [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-sein/prevention-et-depistage], Colorectal [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum/prevention-et-depistage], Skin [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-de-la-peau/prevention-et-depistage], Thyroid [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-thyroide/prevention-et-depistage], Kidney [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-rein/prevention-et-depistage], Prostate [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-prostate/prevention-et-depistage], Cervical [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-col-uterus/prevention-et-depistage], Colorectal [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum/prevention-et-depistage], ENT [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-orl/prevention-et-depistage].

=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 2 || 14.475 (2021)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 2 || 8,740 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 2 || 6,509 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes || 6,727 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 3 || 3,887 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || Yes || 2,842 (2021)
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes || 197 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Echo-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Percutaneous biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radioisotope || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 2 || 7.909 (2020); 9.681 (2021)
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total molecular biology procedures || || 3.544 (2020); 4,150 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Total cytology procedures || || 2.458 (2020); 3,017 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Total pathology procedures || || 20.373 (2020)
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Isolated Limb Hyperthermic Perfusion || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CHIP or intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 8 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes || 841 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Intrabeam || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel Lymph Node || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || 1 || 1,588 (2021)
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || 1 || 11,269 (2021)
|-
! Specialists || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Endoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Biliary drainage || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Patient Association: The Léon Bérard Center Volunteers Association ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Every day in Consultation, Day Hospital and Radiotherapy, volunteers take turns from Monday to Friday to welcome and listen to patients. They offer coffee and sweets. In addition, in the Medicine department, a team is present with hospitalized patients and their relatives.

'''Informaiton:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/associations].

=== Facility: Espace de Rencontres et d'Information (ERI) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Serves as an informational hub and meeting place for cancer patients and their loved ones, offering resources to better understand the disease, its treatment, and its impacts, while also fostering a supportive community.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/espace-rencontres-information].

=== Resource: Therapeutic Education For Patients and Relatives (ETAPP) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To equip patients and their families with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage their life with cancer, enabling them to understand and cope with the impacts of the disease, as well as facilitating informed decision-making and self-care throughout the treatment process.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/education-therapeutique].

=== Resource: Take Care of Yourself ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide free, comprehensive wellness and beauty treatments, such as facial care, massages, manicures, corrective makeup, and hairdressing advice, aimed at enhancing the well-being and self-esteem of patients during their cancer treatment, and aiding them in managing the physical changes associated with their illness.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/bien-etre].

=== Resource: Adaptive Physical Activity ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provides comprehensive, adapted physical activity (APA) programs designed to help patients maintain or regain an active lifestyle during their treatment, with proven benefits in reducing mortality, recurrence risk, and fatigue, and improving quality of life, psychological state, and physical condition.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/activite-physique].

=== Resource: Addiction Treatment ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comprehensive support for individuals seeking to overcome addictions, particularly smoking, alcohol, and drugs, through the Center Léon Bérard's addictology system. This includes individual consultations, personalized treatment strategies, follow-ups, and education about the detrimental effects of these substances, particularly for cancer patients.

'''Information:''' Addiction treatment [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/soins-de-support/addictologies] and smoking cessation [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/soins-de-support/addictologies/arret-du-tabac].

=== Resource: Occupational Cancer Consultation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To improve the diagnosis of work-related cancers, identify potential occupational exposure, and assist patients with their compensation claims as occupational diseases.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/prevention-et-depistage/consultations-cancers-professionnels].

=== Resource: Oncogenetics Consultation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To assess potential hereditary cancer risks in families, consider possible genetic predispositions, offer appropriate genetic testing when required, and provide tailored monitoring and prevention advice based on the identified risks.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/prevention-et-depistage/consultation-doncologie-genetique].
</div>

Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena & Istituto Dermatologico San Gallicano

2023-07-27T15:48:26Z

Amit: Added a new section "Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods"

== Experts ==
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=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ Surgery] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-senologica/ Breast Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ginecologia-oncologica/ Oncological gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/urologia/ Urology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-toracica/ Thoracic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/otorinolaringoiatria-e-chirurgia-cervico-facciale/ Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-epatobiliopancreatica/ Hepatobiliopancreatic surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/neoplasie-peritoneali/ Peritoneal neoplasia]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/neurochirurgia/ Neurosurgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ortopediaoncologica/ Oncological orthopedics]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-plastica-e-ricostruttiva/ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-plastica-ad-indirizzo-dermatoncologico-e-rigenerativo/ Dermatological and Regenerative Plastic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/anestesia-rianimazione-e-terapia-intensiva/ Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ Oncological Medicine] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/oncologia-medica-1/ Medical Oncology 1]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/oncologia-medica-2/ Medical oncology 2]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ematologia/ Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/endocrinologia/ Oncological Endocrinology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/gastroenterologia-ed-endoscopia-digestiva/ Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/neuroncologia/ Neuroncologia]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/fisiopatologia-respiratoria/ Respiratory pathophysiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/medicina-del-dolore/ Pain medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/sarcomi-e-tumori-rari/ Sarcomas and Rare Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/cardiologia/ Cardiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ambulatorio-di-impianto-e-gestione-degli-accessi-vascolari-igav/ Implantation and Vascular Access Management Clinic (IGAV)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/psicologia/ Psychology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/patologia-clinica/ Clinical Pathology and Oncological Biobank]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ambulatorio-di-emostasi-e-trombosi/ Hemostasis and thrombosis clinic]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/radioterapia/ Radiotherapy] ===

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/ Dermatology Clinics] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/dermatologia-oncologica/ Oncology Dermatology]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/ Diagnostic Activities] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia/ Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia-ad-indirizzo-dermatologico/ Dermatological Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia/angiografia-e-radiologia-interventistica/ Angiography and Interventional Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/medicina-nucleare/ Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/diagnostica-dermatologica-non-invasiva/ Non-invasive dermatological diagnostics]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/servizio-di-immunoematologia-e-medicina-trasfusionale/ Immunotrasfusionale]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/anatomia-patologica/ Pathological anatomy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/laboratorio-di-biologia-molecolare/ Molecular Biology Laboratory]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/microbiologia-e-virologia/ Microbiology and Virology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/dermatopatologia-istologia-cutanea/ Genetic research, molecular biology with a dermatological focus and dermatopathology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/prevenzione-diagnostica-controllo-tumori-cutanei/ Prevention Diagnostic Control Skin Tumors]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/medicina-oncologica/centro-avanzato-per-la-salute-della-donna/ Advanced Center for Women's Health] ===

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/ Centers of Reference and Excellence] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/osteoncologia-e-sarcomi/ Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/epilessia-tumorale/ Center for the Treatment of Tumor Epilepsy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/porfirie-e-malattie-rare/ Porphyrias and Rare Diseases – “Regional reference centre”]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/centro-di-oncofertilita/ Center for the Protection of Oncofertility]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/biobanca-tessuti-e-liquidi-biologici/ Biobank Tissues and Biological Liquids]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/banca-del-tessuto-muscolo-scheletrico-bmts/ Musculoskeletal Tissue Bank (BMTS)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/hpv-papillomavirus/ HPV-UNIT Multidisciplinary Center for the Study of Papillomavirus]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/poliposi-adenomatosa-familiare-fap/ Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/osteoncologia-e-sarcomi/ Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Clinic]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Nursing Degree Course ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to provide patient-centered healthcare and promote overall health and well-being in various medical settings.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/corso-di-laurea-in-infermieristica/].

=== Compilation: Training for Resident Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To offer hands-on clinical experience and immersive research opportunities, focusing on enhancing their expertise in oncology and dermatology while fostering advancement in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/ifos-training-offer-for-resident-doctors/]. List of training offers[https://cdn.ifo.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MiF_Offerta-Formativa-IFOenglish2021.xlsx].

=== Course: IFO Training Portal ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offer courses on a variety of healthcare subjects.

'''Information:''' Information[https://ifo.sailportal.it/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Screening: Lazio Lung Screening ===

'''Primary purpose:'''

'''Contact:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/screening-polmone-lazio/].

=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (RIS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Echo-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Percutaneous biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraductal ultrasound diagnosis of biliary tract strictures (IDUS) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || NBI (Narrow Band Imaging) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vulvoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Confocal laser microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermology || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || video-assisted thoracoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Isolated Limb Hyperthermic Perfusion || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || image guided surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Virtual simulation for treatment planning || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || Yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 22 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 11 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 6 ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availability''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Photodynamic therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy with Pressurized Air Flow (PIPAC) || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Facility: Tobacco Cessation Clinic ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide therapeutic interventions, including pharmacological treatments and behavioral therapy, to help individuals quit smoking.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/fisiopatologia-respiratoria/ambulatorio-per-la-cessazione-del-tabagismo/].

=== Resource: Yoga Classes ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To help patients better manage the level of stress and face the disease with greater awareness, putting mind and body in "communication".

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/corso-di-yoga/].

=== Resource: Frederico Calabresi Cinema ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide weekly film screenings for patients, their families, and friends at the Regina Elena Institute, promoting culture and offering an avenue for entertainment and relaxation.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/cinema-f-calabresi/].

=== Resource: Reading Corner ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To facilitate reading and the exchange of books, offering a diverse range of donated works for public access and enjoyment at the Institutes from Monday to Friday.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/angolo-della-lettura/].

=== Resource: More Beautiful Together ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a dedicated weekly space for beauty and wellness at the Day Hospital, where patients undergoing oncological therapy can enhance their appearance with the help of makeup artists, using hypoallergenic dermo-cosmetic products, and learn tricks to counteract aesthetic side effects of oncological drugs.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/insieme-piu-belle-spazio-di-bellezza-gratuito/].

=== Resource: Hospitalization and Knowledge ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To educate and entertain the guests of the Institutes about the history and customs of ancient Rome through image projections, stories, and guided tours, conducted by young people trained by the Capitoline Superintendency.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/degenza-e-conoscenza-la-storia-di-roma-entra-negli-ospedali/].

=== Facility: Patient Library ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide targeted health information, improve communication with healthcare staff, increase patient awareness, guide decision-making, and bridge the digital divide.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/biblioteca-del-paziente/].

=== Resource: Narrative Medicine Project ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To use personal illness narratives as a tool for improving communication, understanding, and patient care, by integrating the diverse perspectives of patients, families, and healthcare workers to create personalized and shared treatment paths.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/progetti-di-medicina-narrativa/].

=== Association: AILAR - Associazione Italiana laringectomizzati Onlus ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support and provide information to laryngectomies patients and head and neck oncological patients, offering psychological assistance, speech rehabilitation, and management of communication centers, with the goal of helping them regain their ability to speak and communicate effectively.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.ailar.it/contatti.html].

=== Association: AIMAC - Associazione Italiana Malati di Cancro, parenti e amici ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide information, support, and psychological assistance to cancer patients, their families, and friends, while promoting widespread dissemination of cancer-related information.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.aimac.it/chi-siamo/contatti].

=== Association: AMOC Onlus - Associazione Malati Oncoologici Colon-retto ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide prevention, information, and moral support to patients and their families affected by colorectal cancer, as well as organize themed meetings and raise awareness about colorectal cancer prevention.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.amoc.it/contattaci/].

=== Association: AMSO - Associazione per l'Assistenza Morale e Sociale negli Istituti Oncologici ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To contribute to the humanization of care for oncology patients through various services, including reception, support, information, financial assistance, and recreational activities, among others.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.associazione-amso.it/contatti/].

=== Association: ARVAS - Associazione Regionale Volontari di Assistenza Sanitaria ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide complementary support to the healthcare staff by assisting patients during their hospital stay and offering various services, including volunteering in different departments and organizing training courses for new volunteers.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.arvaslazio.org/contatti.html].

=== Association: Associazione Pagaie Rosa - Dragon Boat ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To promote the physical and emotional well-being of women affected by breast cancer through the practice of dragon boat and Polynesian canoeing, offering support, hope, and a sense of community.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.aisasport.it/pink-lady/].

=== Association: IRENE Associazione Onlus ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support and improve the quality of life of patients with brain tumors and their families by providing assistance, rehabilitation, psychological support, and information on the disease and patients' rights.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.associazioneirene.it/contatti.html].

=== Association: RUKIJE - Associazione pazienti oncologici dell'apparato muscolo-scheletrico ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide personal assistance, support, and information to patients with musculoskeletal neoplastic diseases and their families, based on the shared experiences of former patients and the values acquired through their journey of healing.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.rukije.org/].
</div>

Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena & Istituto Dermatologico San Gallicano

2023-07-27T15:42:20Z

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== Experts ==
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=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ Surgery] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-senologica/ Breast Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ginecologia-oncologica/ Oncological gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/urologia/ Urology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-toracica/ Thoracic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/otorinolaringoiatria-e-chirurgia-cervico-facciale/ Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-epatobiliopancreatica/ Hepatobiliopancreatic surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/neoplasie-peritoneali/ Peritoneal neoplasia]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/neurochirurgia/ Neurosurgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ortopediaoncologica/ Oncological orthopedics]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-plastica-e-ricostruttiva/ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-plastica-ad-indirizzo-dermatoncologico-e-rigenerativo/ Dermatological and Regenerative Plastic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/anestesia-rianimazione-e-terapia-intensiva/ Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ Oncological Medicine] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/oncologia-medica-1/ Medical Oncology 1]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/oncologia-medica-2/ Medical oncology 2]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ematologia/ Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/endocrinologia/ Oncological Endocrinology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/gastroenterologia-ed-endoscopia-digestiva/ Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/neuroncologia/ Neuroncologia]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/fisiopatologia-respiratoria/ Respiratory pathophysiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/medicina-del-dolore/ Pain medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/sarcomi-e-tumori-rari/ Sarcomas and Rare Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/cardiologia/ Cardiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ambulatorio-di-impianto-e-gestione-degli-accessi-vascolari-igav/ Implantation and Vascular Access Management Clinic (IGAV)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/psicologia/ Psychology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/patologia-clinica/ Clinical Pathology and Oncological Biobank]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ambulatorio-di-emostasi-e-trombosi/ Hemostasis and thrombosis clinic]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/radioterapia/ Radiotherapy] ===

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/ Dermatology Clinics] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/dermatologia-oncologica/ Oncology Dermatology]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/ Diagnostic Activities] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia/ Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia-ad-indirizzo-dermatologico/ Dermatological Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia/angiografia-e-radiologia-interventistica/ Angiography and Interventional Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/medicina-nucleare/ Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/diagnostica-dermatologica-non-invasiva/ Non-invasive dermatological diagnostics]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/servizio-di-immunoematologia-e-medicina-trasfusionale/ Immunotrasfusionale]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/anatomia-patologica/ Pathological anatomy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/laboratorio-di-biologia-molecolare/ Molecular Biology Laboratory]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/microbiologia-e-virologia/ Microbiology and Virology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/dermatopatologia-istologia-cutanea/ Genetic research, molecular biology with a dermatological focus and dermatopathology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/prevenzione-diagnostica-controllo-tumori-cutanei/ Prevention Diagnostic Control Skin Tumors]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/medicina-oncologica/centro-avanzato-per-la-salute-della-donna/ Advanced Center for Women's Health] ===

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/ Centers of Reference and Excellence] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/osteoncologia-e-sarcomi/ Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/epilessia-tumorale/ Center for the Treatment of Tumor Epilepsy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/porfirie-e-malattie-rare/ Porphyrias and Rare Diseases – “Regional reference centre”]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/centro-di-oncofertilita/ Center for the Protection of Oncofertility]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/biobanca-tessuti-e-liquidi-biologici/ Biobank Tissues and Biological Liquids]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/banca-del-tessuto-muscolo-scheletrico-bmts/ Musculoskeletal Tissue Bank (BMTS)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/hpv-papillomavirus/ HPV-UNIT Multidisciplinary Center for the Study of Papillomavirus]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/poliposi-adenomatosa-familiare-fap/ Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/osteoncologia-e-sarcomi/ Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Clinic]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Nursing Degree Course ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to provide patient-centered healthcare and promote overall health and well-being in various medical settings.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/corso-di-laurea-in-infermieristica/].

=== Compilation: Training for Resident Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To offer hands-on clinical experience and immersive research opportunities, focusing on enhancing their expertise in oncology and dermatology while fostering advancement in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/ifos-training-offer-for-resident-doctors/]. List of training offers[https://cdn.ifo.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MiF_Offerta-Formativa-IFOenglish2021.xlsx].

=== Course: IFO Training Portal ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offer courses on a variety of healthcare subjects.

'''Information:''' Information[https://ifo.sailportal.it/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Screening: Lazio Lung Screening ===

'''Primary purpose:'''

'''Contact:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/screening-polmone-lazio/].
</div>

== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Facility: Tobacco Cessation Clinic ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide therapeutic interventions, including pharmacological treatments and behavioral therapy, to help individuals quit smoking.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/fisiopatologia-respiratoria/ambulatorio-per-la-cessazione-del-tabagismo/].

=== Resource: Yoga Classes ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To help patients better manage the level of stress and face the disease with greater awareness, putting mind and body in "communication".

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/corso-di-yoga/].

=== Resource: Frederico Calabresi Cinema ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide weekly film screenings for patients, their families, and friends at the Regina Elena Institute, promoting culture and offering an avenue for entertainment and relaxation.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/cinema-f-calabresi/].

=== Resource: Reading Corner ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To facilitate reading and the exchange of books, offering a diverse range of donated works for public access and enjoyment at the Institutes from Monday to Friday.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/angolo-della-lettura/].

=== Resource: More Beautiful Together ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a dedicated weekly space for beauty and wellness at the Day Hospital, where patients undergoing oncological therapy can enhance their appearance with the help of makeup artists, using hypoallergenic dermo-cosmetic products, and learn tricks to counteract aesthetic side effects of oncological drugs.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/insieme-piu-belle-spazio-di-bellezza-gratuito/].

=== Resource: Hospitalization and Knowledge ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To educate and entertain the guests of the Institutes about the history and customs of ancient Rome through image projections, stories, and guided tours, conducted by young people trained by the Capitoline Superintendency.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/degenza-e-conoscenza-la-storia-di-roma-entra-negli-ospedali/].

=== Facility: Patient Library ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide targeted health information, improve communication with healthcare staff, increase patient awareness, guide decision-making, and bridge the digital divide.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/biblioteca-del-paziente/].

=== Resource: Narrative Medicine Project ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To use personal illness narratives as a tool for improving communication, understanding, and patient care, by integrating the diverse perspectives of patients, families, and healthcare workers to create personalized and shared treatment paths.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/progetti-di-medicina-narrativa/].

=== Association: AILAR - Associazione Italiana laringectomizzati Onlus ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support and provide information to laryngectomies patients and head and neck oncological patients, offering psychological assistance, speech rehabilitation, and management of communication centers, with the goal of helping them regain their ability to speak and communicate effectively.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.ailar.it/contatti.html].

=== Association: AIMAC - Associazione Italiana Malati di Cancro, parenti e amici ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide information, support, and psychological assistance to cancer patients, their families, and friends, while promoting widespread dissemination of cancer-related information.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.aimac.it/chi-siamo/contatti].

=== Association: AMOC Onlus - Associazione Malati Oncoologici Colon-retto ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide prevention, information, and moral support to patients and their families affected by colorectal cancer, as well as organize themed meetings and raise awareness about colorectal cancer prevention.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.amoc.it/contattaci/].

=== Association: AMSO - Associazione per l'Assistenza Morale e Sociale negli Istituti Oncologici ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To contribute to the humanization of care for oncology patients through various services, including reception, support, information, financial assistance, and recreational activities, among others.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.associazione-amso.it/contatti/].

=== Association: ARVAS - Associazione Regionale Volontari di Assistenza Sanitaria ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide complementary support to the healthcare staff by assisting patients during their hospital stay and offering various services, including volunteering in different departments and organizing training courses for new volunteers.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.arvaslazio.org/contatti.html].

=== Association: Associazione Pagaie Rosa - Dragon Boat ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To promote the physical and emotional well-being of women affected by breast cancer through the practice of dragon boat and Polynesian canoeing, offering support, hope, and a sense of community.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.aisasport.it/pink-lady/].

=== Association: IRENE Associazione Onlus ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support and improve the quality of life of patients with brain tumors and their families by providing assistance, rehabilitation, psychological support, and information on the disease and patients' rights.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.associazioneirene.it/contatti.html].

=== Association: RUKIJE - Associazione pazienti oncologici dell'apparato muscolo-scheletrico ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide personal assistance, support, and information to patients with musculoskeletal neoplastic diseases and their families, based on the shared experiences of former patients and the values acquired through their journey of healing.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.rukije.org/].
</div>

Léon Bérard Center

2023-07-27T13:57:16Z

Amit:

== Experts ==
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'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeur-de-la-surrenale Adrenal tumor]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-vessie Bladder cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeurs-du-cerveau Brain tumor]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-sein Breast cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-orl Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (VADS)]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-col-uterus Cervical cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum Colorectal cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/tumeurs-neuroendocrines-digestives Digestive neuroendocrine tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-endometre Endometrial cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-oesophage Esophageal cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-hematologiques Hematological cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-rein Kidney cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-foie Liver cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-poumon Lung cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-ovaire Ovarian cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-pancreas Pancreatic cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-pediatriques Pediatric cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-prostate Prostate cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-rares Rare cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/sarcomes Sarcomas]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancers-de-la-peau Skin cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-estomac Stomach cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-testicule Testicular cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-thyroide Thyroid cancer]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancers-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-vulve Vulvar cancers]'''

=== Specialties ===

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/de-la-fouchardiere-arnaud Anatomy - Pathology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouroche-gaelle Anesthesia]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bellil-djaber Cancer Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/boussageon-maxime Chest tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/amini-adle-mona Dermatology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/cattey-javouhey-anne Digestive cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouschon-pauline ENT, cervico-facial, thyroid thoracic tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bachelot-thomas Ginecology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/assaad-souad Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bouhamama-amine Interventional Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bonneville-levard-alice Neuro-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bahri-haifa Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/fervers-beatrice Occupational cancers]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/bonadona-valerie Oncogenetics]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/baylot-denis Pain support care]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/corradini-nadege Pediatrics]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/avrillon-virginie Pneumology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/couillet-audrey Psyco-oncology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/carrie-christian Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/cassier-philippe Rare tumors]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/dammacco-delia Reconstructive surgery]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/brahmi-mehdi Sarcomas and GIST]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/basle-alexandre Senology]'''

'''[https://www.centreleonberard.fr/institution/annuaire/boyle-helen Urological oncology]'''

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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Compilation: Training Institute ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide a variety of training courses for people in a variety of healthcare positions.

'''Target audience:''' A variety of healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/professionnel-de-sante-chercheur/se-former/institut-de-formation/formations].

=== Compilation: University Courses ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide a variety of university courses for people in a variety of healthcare positions, with the support of the University Claude Bernard Lyon 1.

'''Target audience:''' A variety of healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/professionnel-de-sante-chercheur/enseignement-universitaire-au-centre-leon-berard].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Screening: Cancer Screening Program ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To detect cancer or precancerous conditions early, when they are most effectively treated.

'''Cancer Areas of Interest:''' Breast [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-sein/prevention-et-depistage], Colorectal [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum/prevention-et-depistage], Skin [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-de-la-peau/prevention-et-depistage], Thyroid [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-thyroide/prevention-et-depistage], Kidney [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-du-rein/prevention-et-depistage], Prostate [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-de-la-prostate/prevention-et-depistage], Cervical [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-col-uterus/prevention-et-depistage], Colorectal [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancer-colon-et-rectum/prevention-et-depistage], ENT [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/cancer-pris-en-charge/cancers-orl/prevention-et-depistage].

=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || 2 || 14.475 (2021)
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || 2 || 8,740 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || 2 || 6,509 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes || 6,727 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 3 || 3,887 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || Yes || 2,842 (2021)
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereostatic biopsy || Yes || 197 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Echo-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Percutaneous biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radioisotope || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 2 || 7.909 (2020); 9.681 (2021)
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total molecular biology procedures || || 3.544 (2020); 4,150 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Total cytology procedures || || 2.458 (2020); 3,017 (2021)
|-
| Technique || Total pathology procedures || || 20.373 (2020)
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Colonoscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Isolated Limb Hyperthermic Perfusion || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CHIP or intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || 8 ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes || 841 (2021)
|-
| Machine || Intrabeam || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel Lymph Node || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Chemoembolization || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || 1 || 1,588 (2021)
|-
| Machine || TomoTherapy Machines || 1 || 11,269 (2021)
|-
! Specialists || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Lung physician || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || Yes ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Endoprosthesis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Endoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Biliary drainage || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Patient Association: The Léon Bérard Center Volunteers Association ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Every day in Consultation, Day Hospital and Radiotherapy, volunteers take turns from Monday to Friday to welcome and listen to patients. They offer coffee and sweets. In addition, in the Medicine department, a team is present with hospitalized patients and their relatives.

'''Informaiton:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/associations].

=== Facility: Espace de Rencontres et d'Information (ERI) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Serves as an informational hub and meeting place for cancer patients and their loved ones, offering resources to better understand the disease, its treatment, and its impacts, while also fostering a supportive community.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/espace-rencontres-information].

=== Resource: Therapeutic Education For Patients and Relatives (ETAPP) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To equip patients and their families with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage their life with cancer, enabling them to understand and cope with the impacts of the disease, as well as facilitating informed decision-making and self-care throughout the treatment process.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/education-therapeutique].

=== Resource: Take Care of Yourself ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provide free, comprehensive wellness and beauty treatments, such as facial care, massages, manicures, corrective makeup, and hairdressing advice, aimed at enhancing the well-being and self-esteem of patients during their cancer treatment, and aiding them in managing the physical changes associated with their illness.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/bien-etre].

=== Resource: Adaptive Physical Activity ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Provides comprehensive, adapted physical activity (APA) programs designed to help patients maintain or regain an active lifestyle during their treatment, with proven benefits in reducing mortality, recurrence risk, and fatigue, and improving quality of life, psychological state, and physical condition.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/mieux-vivre-le-cancer/activite-physique].

=== Resource: Addiction Treatment ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide comprehensive support for individuals seeking to overcome addictions, particularly smoking, alcohol, and drugs, through the Center Léon Bérard's addictology system. This includes individual consultations, personalized treatment strategies, follow-ups, and education about the detrimental effects of these substances, particularly for cancer patients.

'''Information:''' Addiction treatment [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/soins-de-support/addictologies] and smoking cessation [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/vous-accompagner/soins-de-support/addictologies/arret-du-tabac].

=== Resource: Occupational Cancer Consultation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To improve the diagnosis of work-related cancers, identify potential occupational exposure, and assist patients with their compensation claims as occupational diseases.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/prevention-et-depistage/consultations-cancers-professionnels].

=== Resource: Oncogenetics Consultation ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To assess potential hereditary cancer risks in families, consider possible genetic predispositions, offer appropriate genetic testing when required, and provide tailored monitoring and prevention advice based on the identified risks.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.centreleonberard.fr/patient-proche/prevention-et-depistage/consultation-doncologie-genetique].
</div>

Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena & Istituto Dermatologico San Gallicano

2023-07-27T13:46:02Z

Amit:

== Experts ==
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=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ Surgery] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-senologica/ Breast Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ginecologia-oncologica/ Oncological gynecology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/urologia/ Urology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-toracica/ Thoracic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/otorinolaringoiatria-e-chirurgia-cervico-facciale/ Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-epatobiliopancreatica/ Hepatobiliopancreatic surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/neoplasie-peritoneali/ Peritoneal neoplasia]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/neurochirurgia/ Neurosurgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ortopediaoncologica/ Oncological orthopedics]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-plastica-e-ricostruttiva/ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/chirurgia-plastica-ad-indirizzo-dermatoncologico-e-rigenerativo/ Dermatological and Regenerative Plastic Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/anestesia-rianimazione-e-terapia-intensiva/ Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ Oncological Medicine] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/oncologia-medica-1/ Medical Oncology 1]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/oncologia-medica-2/ Medical oncology 2]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ematologia/ Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/endocrinologia/ Oncological Endocrinology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/gastroenterologia-ed-endoscopia-digestiva/ Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/neuroncologia/ Neuroncologia]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/fisiopatologia-respiratoria/ Respiratory pathophysiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/medicina-del-dolore/ Pain medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/sarcomi-e-tumori-rari/ Sarcomas and Rare Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/cardiologia/ Cardiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/chirurgie/ambulatorio-di-impianto-e-gestione-degli-accessi-vascolari-igav/ Implantation and Vascular Access Management Clinic (IGAV)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/psicologia/ Psychology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/patologia-clinica/ Clinical Pathology and Oncological Biobank]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/ambulatorio-di-emostasi-e-trombosi/ Hemostasis and thrombosis clinic]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/radioterapia/ Radiotherapy] ===

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/ Dermatology Clinics] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/dermatologia-oncologica/ Oncology Dermatology]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/ Diagnostic Activities] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia/ Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia-ad-indirizzo-dermatologico/ Dermatological Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/radiologia/angiografia-e-radiologia-interventistica/ Angiography and Interventional Radiology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/medicina-nucleare/ Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/ambulatori-di-dermatologia/diagnostica-dermatologica-non-invasiva/ Non-invasive dermatological diagnostics]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/servizio-di-immunoematologia-e-medicina-trasfusionale/ Immunotrasfusionale]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/anatomia-patologica/ Pathological anatomy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/laboratorio-di-biologia-molecolare/ Molecular Biology Laboratory]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/microbiologia-e-virologia/ Microbiology and Virology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/dermatopatologia-istologia-cutanea/ Genetic research, molecular biology with a dermatological focus and dermatopathology]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/attivita-diagnostiche/prevenzione-diagnostica-controllo-tumori-cutanei/ Prevention Diagnostic Control Skin Tumors]'''

=== [https://www.ifo.it/medicina-oncologica/centro-avanzato-per-la-salute-della-donna/ Advanced Center for Women's Health] ===

=== [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/ Centers of Reference and Excellence] ===

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/osteoncologia-e-sarcomi/ Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Clinic]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/epilessia-tumorale/ Center for the Treatment of Tumor Epilepsy]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/porfirie-e-malattie-rare/ Porphyrias and Rare Diseases – “Regional reference centre”]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/centro-di-oncofertilita/ Center for the Protection of Oncofertility]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/biobanca-tessuti-e-liquidi-biologici/ Biobank Tissues and Biological Liquids]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/banca-del-tessuto-muscolo-scheletrico-bmts/ Musculoskeletal Tissue Bank (BMTS)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/hpv-papillomavirus/ HPV-UNIT Multidisciplinary Center for the Study of Papillomavirus]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/poliposi-adenomatosa-familiare-fap/ Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)]'''

'''[https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/centri-di-riferimento-ed-eccellenza/osteoncologia-e-sarcomi/ Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Clinic]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Nursing Degree Course ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to provide patient-centered healthcare and promote overall health and well-being in various medical settings.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/corso-di-laurea-in-infermieristica/].

=== Compilation: Training for Resident Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To offer hands-on clinical experience and immersive research opportunities, focusing on enhancing their expertise in oncology and dermatology while fostering advancement in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/ifos-training-offer-for-resident-doctors/]. List of training offers[https://cdn.ifo.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MiF_Offerta-Formativa-IFOenglish2021.xlsx].

=== Course: IFO Training Portal ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Offer courses on a variety of healthcare subjects.

'''Information:''' Information[https://ifo.sailportal.it/].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==
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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (PACS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Digitalised imaging (RIS) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || 2 ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Echo-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Percutaneous biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraductal ultrasound diagnosis of biliary tract strictures (IDUS) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EBUS-TBNA || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || X-rays || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || 2 ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || 1 ||
|-
| Technique || Sentinel node scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bone scintigraphy || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Histopathology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytogenetics || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || PDL1 || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || NBI (Narrow Band Imaging) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Vulvoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Confocal laser microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermology || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Gynaecological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Soft tissue surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Sarcoma surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || video-assisted thoracoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Isolated Limb Hyperthermic Perfusion || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || image guided surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with IGRT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Radiosurgery || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Virtual simulation for treatment planning || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Magnetic resonance for radiotherapy treatment planning || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PET CT treatment planning || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || Yes ||
|-
! Hemato-Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplants || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Autologous stem cell transplants || Yes ||
|-
! Specialists || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Physician with a specialisation in palliative care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Medical oncologist || 22 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physician specialised in pain treatment || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 11 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 5 ||
|-
| Specialist || Spiritual care || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 6 ||
|-
! Others || || ||
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Number''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Photodynamic therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy with Pressurized Air Flow (PIPAC) || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Facility: Tobacco Cessation Clinic ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide therapeutic interventions, including pharmacological treatments and behavioral therapy, to help individuals quit smoking.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/attivita-cliniche/medicina-oncologica/fisiopatologia-respiratoria/ambulatorio-per-la-cessazione-del-tabagismo/].

=== Resource: Yoga Classes ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To help patients better manage the level of stress and face the disease with greater awareness, putting mind and body in "communication".

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/corso-di-yoga/].

=== Resource: Frederico Calabresi Cinema ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide weekly film screenings for patients, their families, and friends at the Regina Elena Institute, promoting culture and offering an avenue for entertainment and relaxation.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/cinema-f-calabresi/].

=== Resource: Reading Corner ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To facilitate reading and the exchange of books, offering a diverse range of donated works for public access and enjoyment at the Institutes from Monday to Friday.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/angolo-della-lettura/].

=== Resource: More Beautiful Together ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a dedicated weekly space for beauty and wellness at the Day Hospital, where patients undergoing oncological therapy can enhance their appearance with the help of makeup artists, using hypoallergenic dermo-cosmetic products, and learn tricks to counteract aesthetic side effects of oncological drugs.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/insieme-piu-belle-spazio-di-bellezza-gratuito/].

=== Resource: Hospitalization and Knowledge ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To educate and entertain the guests of the Institutes about the history and customs of ancient Rome through image projections, stories, and guided tours, conducted by young people trained by the Capitoline Superintendency.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/degenza-e-conoscenza-la-storia-di-roma-entra-negli-ospedali/].

=== Facility: Patient Library ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide targeted health information, improve communication with healthcare staff, increase patient awareness, guide decision-making, and bridge the digital divide.

'''Information:''' Information and contact [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/biblioteca-del-paziente/].

=== Resource: Narrative Medicine Project ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To use personal illness narratives as a tool for improving communication, understanding, and patient care, by integrating the diverse perspectives of patients, families, and healthcare workers to create personalized and shared treatment paths.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.ifo.it/la-persona-prima-di-tutto/progetti-di-medicina-narrativa/].

=== Association: AILAR - Associazione Italiana laringectomizzati Onlus ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support and provide information to laryngectomies patients and head and neck oncological patients, offering psychological assistance, speech rehabilitation, and management of communication centers, with the goal of helping them regain their ability to speak and communicate effectively.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.ailar.it/contatti.html].

=== Association: AIMAC - Associazione Italiana Malati di Cancro, parenti e amici ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide information, support, and psychological assistance to cancer patients, their families, and friends, while promoting widespread dissemination of cancer-related information.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.aimac.it/chi-siamo/contatti].

=== Association: AMOC Onlus - Associazione Malati Oncoologici Colon-retto ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide prevention, information, and moral support to patients and their families affected by colorectal cancer, as well as organize themed meetings and raise awareness about colorectal cancer prevention.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.amoc.it/contattaci/].

=== Association: AMSO - Associazione per l'Assistenza Morale e Sociale negli Istituti Oncologici ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To contribute to the humanization of care for oncology patients through various services, including reception, support, information, financial assistance, and recreational activities, among others.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.associazione-amso.it/contatti/].

=== Association: ARVAS - Associazione Regionale Volontari di Assistenza Sanitaria ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide complementary support to the healthcare staff by assisting patients during their hospital stay and offering various services, including volunteering in different departments and organizing training courses for new volunteers.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.arvaslazio.org/contatti.html].

=== Association: Associazione Pagaie Rosa - Dragon Boat ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To promote the physical and emotional well-being of women affected by breast cancer through the practice of dragon boat and Polynesian canoeing, offering support, hope, and a sense of community.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.aisasport.it/pink-lady/].

=== Association: IRENE Associazione Onlus ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To support and improve the quality of life of patients with brain tumors and their families by providing assistance, rehabilitation, psychological support, and information on the disease and patients' rights.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.associazioneirene.it/contatti.html].

=== Association: RUKIJE - Associazione pazienti oncologici dell'apparato muscolo-scheletrico ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide personal assistance, support, and information to patients with musculoskeletal neoplastic diseases and their families, based on the shared experiences of former patients and the values acquired through their journey of healing.

'''Information:''' Contact information [https://www.rukije.org/].
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Erasmus MC Kanker Instituut

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== Experts ==
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=== Programs ===

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/erasmusarts2030 Erasmus Doctor 2030]'''

=== Centers ===

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/borstkankercentrum Academic Breast Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/academisch-eierstokkankercentrum Academic Ovarian Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/blaaskankercentrum Bladder Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/hersentumorcentrum Brain Tumor Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/centrum-voor-complexe-retroperitoneale-chirurgie Center for Complex Retroperitoneal Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/congenitaal-beenmergfalen-en-genetische-predispositie-acute-leukemie Congenital bone marrow failure and genetic predisposition to acute leukemia]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/dagbehandeling-oncologie-en-hematologie Day care oncology and hematology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/drug-development Drug Development Center (CDD)]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/familiaire-en-erfelijke-tumoren Familial and hereditary tumors]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/neuroendocriene-tumoren Neuroendocrine Tumors]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/hypofyse-centrum-rotterdam Pituitary Center Rotterdam]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/prostaatcentrum-zuidwest-nederland Prostate Center southwest Netherlands]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/rotterdamse-slokdarm-maagkankerwerkgroep Rotterdam Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Working Group]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/huidkankercentrum Skin Cancer Center]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/wekedelensarcomen Soft tissue sarcomas]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/centra/thoracale-oncologie Thoracic oncology]'''

=== Departments ===

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/cancer-institute/research/departments/gynaecological-oncology Gynaecological Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/laboratoriumspecialismen/hematologie Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/cancer-institute/research/departments/medical-oncology Medical Oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/cancer-institute/research/departments/radiotherapy Radiotherapy]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/cancer-institute/research/departments/urology Urology]'''

=== Specialties ===

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/borstreconstructies Breast reconstructions]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/gynaecologische-oncologie Gynecological oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/gynaecologische-oncologie Hematology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/interne-oncologie Internal oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/neuro-oncologie Neural oncology]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/oncologische-en-gastro-intestinale-chirurgie Oncological and Gastrointestinal Surgery]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/radiologie-nucleaire-geneeskunde Radiology & Nuclear Medicine]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/radiotherapie Radiotherapy (irridiation)]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/reconstructies-in-het-hoofd-hals-gebied Reconstructions in the head and neck area]'''

'''[https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patientenzorg/specialismen/reconstructieve-plastische-chirurgie Reconstructive plastic surgery]'''
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== Learning Resources ==
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=== Course: Erasmus MC Graduate School ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To connect fundamental and practical research, train students as scientists, and enable PhD candidates to conduct impactful research that contributes to both science and society's health and well-being.

'''Target audience:''' PhD candidates and research master students within the (bio)medical research field.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/graduate-school].

=== Course: Erasmus MC EUR (bachelor's and master's) ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide distinctive, top-quality education that aligns with the healthcare and health issues of the future, fostering ambitious, curious, and talented students in their pursuit of knowledge and skills, while embracing the convergence of biomedical and natural sciences, medicine, technology, and information sciences in healthcare innovation.

'''Target audience:''' Bacharelor's and master's degree students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.eur.nl/erasmusmc].

=== Course: Eduweb: online education catalogue ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a comprehensive online education catalog (Eduweb) that offers a wide range of e-learning modules and training courses from various education providers associated with Erasmus MC, allowing users to easily search, access, and obtain information about specific offerings.

'''Target audience:''' A variety of healthcare professionals.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/eduweb].

=== Training: International Office ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To offer exceptional Research Master and PhD programs, fostering the development of highly skilled biomedical academics in clinical, health science, and biomedical fields, empowering them to independently tackle complex research questions based on scientific evidence.

'''Target audience:''' New international employees, PhD candidates and students.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/graduate-school/international-office/].

=== Compilation: Erasmus MC Academy Trainings ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide advanced training and education for healthcare professionals, tailored to their existing knowledge and skills, in order to enhance patient care and contribute to excellent healthcare through research and education. Offers a range of training, such as intensive care, radio-therapeutic laboratory technician, oncology nurse, etc.

'''Target audience:''' A(N)IOS / doctor or (medical) specialist, manager or (care) manager, employee, medical support worker/paramedic, trainer/teacher/coach, PhD candidate/researcher/PhD student, Schoolchild or student, Nurse/nursing specialist.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/onderwijsaanbieders/erasmus-mc-academie].

=== Compilation: Skills Lab & Simulation Center Trainings ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide (inter)national healthcare professionals with a supervised environment to train, improve, and learn new surgical skills and techniques. Offers a range of training, such as microsurgery courses, gastrointestinal endoscopy, basic laparoscopic skills, etc.

'''Target audience:''' A(N)IOS / doctor or (medical) specialist, Nurse/nursing specialist, Employee.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/onderwijsaanbieders/skillslab-simulationcenter#a0f8a51b-2f77-48b1-9053-e6084a28cf6b].
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== Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods ==

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=== Diagnostics ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Radiology !! !! !!
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| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || CT scanners || Yes ||
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| Machine || MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Ultrasound || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Gamma Camera || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Interventional Radiology || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MRI-guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Ultrasound guided biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT guided biopsis || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || E/S Fine-needle biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Angiography || Yes ||
|-
! Nuclear Medicine !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Pet Scan || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET CT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || PET/MRI || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || SPECT CT || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Electron microscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Facility || Cytology laboratory || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Cytometry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Liquid biopsy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Histochemistry || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Techniques for molecular pathology || Yes ||
|-
! Pathology: Molecular Tests !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || KRAS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || BRAF || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || NTRK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || RET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || MET || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || EGFR || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ALK || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || ROS || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || HER2 status || Yes ||
|-
! Others !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Technique || Bronchoscopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Colposcopy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Hysteroscopy || Yes
|}

=== Treatment ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Surgical Oncology !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Breast surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Urological surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Thoracic surgery || 13 ||
|-
| Specialist || Digestive surgery || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Neurosurgery || 15 ||
|-
| Specialist || Head and neck surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Specialist || Orthopaedic surgery || Yes ||
|-
| Specialist || Oncoplastic surgery || 2 ||
|-
| Specialist || Paediatric surgery || 6 ||
|-
| Specialist || ENT surgery || 4 ||
|-
| Technique || Robotic surgery || Yes ||
|-
! Radiotherapy !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Machine || Linear accelerators || Yes ||
|-
| Machine || Brachytherapy unit || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Treatment Planning System || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Stereotactic radiotherapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Total Body Irradiation (TBI) || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || Proton therapy || Yes ||
|-
| Technique || CT planning || 3 ||
|-
| Machine || CyberKnife || 2 ||
|-
! Specialists !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Specialist || Neurologist || 37 ||
|-
| Specialist || Radiotherapist || 16 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychologist or Psychotherapist || 11 ||
|-
| Specialist || Psychiatrist || 11 ||
|-
| Specialist || Pharmacist || 9 ||
|-
| Specialist || Social worker || 7 ||
|-
| Specialist || Physiotherapist || 29 ||
|-
| Specialist || Dietitian || 9
|}

=== Quality of Life ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Quality of Life !! !! !!
|-
| '''Type''' || '''Name''' || '''Availibility''' || '''Uses per year'''
|-
| Facility || Phone/mail contact service || Yes
|}

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== Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources ==
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=== Facility: Education Center ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a centralized space for education, self-study, and collaboration for a diverse range of students across various medical and healthcare programs, offering study places, ICT facilities, and access to colloquium and lecture halls.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/onderwijscentrum].

=== Facility: Medical library ===

'''Primary purpose:''' Serves as the primary source of scientific information for staff and students, although it is not accessible to external visitors.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/medische-bibliotheek].

=== Facility: AYA Lounge ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To be a comfortable retreat and meeting place for young adults aged 18-39 with cancer.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#93c36356-5f94-44fd-b781-8d07f2b8910d].

=== Facility: Reflection room ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide a peaceful and quiet space for patients, visitors, employees, and students to find solace and tranquility.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#6a909dae-7159-4a6d-b8da-2e8eb9860efd].

=== Facility: Golf carts ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide transportation for patients and visitors who may have difficulty walking long distances, with stops at all entrances and upon request.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#83d4564e-15f4-450e-93ec-943606212f1e].

=== Facility: Hairdresser (Aderans) ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide hair services by certified hair workers, operating during specific hours on weekdays, with a preference for appointments and contact available via phone.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#b281d7ea-457c-4282-bdb6-f21158fb0c97].

=== Facility: PATIO ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide patients and their relatives a space to have conversations with fellow sufferers and seek advice on non-medical issues from a support consultant.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/kankerinstituut/patio].

=== Facility: Ronald McDonald Play deck ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide free play care for siblings aged 0 to 10 years old, allowing them to engage in activities while their sick brother or sister is admitted or being treated, with the provision that the sick child can only visit on weekends accompanied by a parent.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#befb3094-7e5d-4445-93d2-7a81b44775d2].

=== Facility: Center of Silence ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide a peaceful space for relaxation, meditation, prayer, and candle lighting, with a dedicated east-facing prayer room for Islamic believers.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#29a13708-b116-4f23-832c-ce9f3eb8d6a3].

=== Facility: Travel Clinic Erasmus MC ===

'''Primary purpose''': To provide travel advice, vaccinations, antimalarials, travel supplies, PCR tests with a travel statement, and seasonal vaccinations like the flu shot for individuals traveling to the (sub)tropics for varying durations.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.travelclinic.com/].

=== Resource: Interpreter ===

'''Primary purpose''': To facilitate communication for individuals with language problems or those who are deaf or hard of hearing by offering interpreter services, which can be requested through a healthcare professional.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#bf210652-5ec5-4fa1-ad9f-c99f0f6939e6].

=== Resouce: School ===

'''Primary purpose''': To ensure that children, even if they are long-term or chronically ill and regularly absent from school, have access to education and learning opportunities during their hospital stay, structural day treatment, or at home/school through the Expertise Center for Health and Education.

'''Information''': Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/sophia/patientenzorg/school].

=== Tool: Digizorg app for patients ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To provide patients with convenient access to their medical data and a comprehensive overview of their hospital appointments.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/patientenzorg/voorzieningen#7ae62c51-554d-4a45-8a1a-a0634809d32a].

=== Tool: STiP - Study Information Portal ===

'''Primary purpose:''' To serve as a centralized platform established by the Education Service Center to meet the information needs of students, providing them with easy access to relevant information, assistance, and answers to their questions across various study programs at Erasmus MC.

'''Information:''' Information [https://www.erasmusmc.nl/nl-nl/onderwijs/stip].

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