Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano

Experts

Health Directorate

Oncological Psychology

Department of Surgical Oncology

Anesthesia and resuscitation

Breast Cancer Surgery

Clinical and experimental pain medicine

General oncological surgery

Gynecological oncological surgery

Department of Medical Oncology

Medical Oncology and Cancer Prevention

Medical oncology and immune-related tumors

Oncodermatology

Oncohematology, hematopoietic transplants and cellular therapies

Oncological activity at the San Vito-Spilimbergo unit

Oncological and experimental gastroenterology

Department of High Technologies

Health Physics

Nuclear Medicine

Radiation Oncology

Radiology Oncology

Youth Area and Pediatric Radiotherapy

Learning Resources

Classes: School in Hospital

Primary purpose: To provide educational support for children and young people undergoing treatment who are unable to attend traditional schools, offering a personalized curriculum and learning experiences.

Target audience: Children and young people undergoing treatment in the hospital.

Access Information: Information [1].

Trainings: Training activity center

Primary purpose: To provide education and training in oncology and integrated disciplines, aiming to personalize care processes, cater to professional needs and collaborate with various institutions.

Target audience: Healthcare professionals seeking education in oncology and integrated disciplines.

Access Information: Information [2].

Courses: The Campus of the Oncological Reference Center

Primary purpose: To serve as a multifunctional hub for researchers, advanced training programs, scientific events, university collaborations, patient associations, voluntary organizations, psychophysical rehabilitation activities, and awareness-raising initiatives related to cancer prevention.

Target audience: Researchers, professionals, students, patients, caregivers, and the community.

Access Information: Information [3].

Internship: CRO Aviano Internship

Primary purpose: To offer students the opportunity to engage in research aligned with the Institute's lines of study, with a simplified application process and potential accommodation for those residing more than 50 km away.

Target audience: Students of bachelor's, master's or post-diploma courses in the health field.

Access Information: Information [4].

Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods

Diagnostics

Radiology
Type	Name	Availibility	Uses per year
Machine	CT scanners	Yes
Machine	slices per machine (CT)	128 slices
Machine	MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques)	Yes
Machine	Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital)	Yes
Machine	Ultrasound	Yes
Machine	High-intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)	Yes
Machine	Gamma Camera	Yes
Technique	Ultrasound guided biopsy	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	Availibility	Uses per year
Machine	Pet Scan	Yes
Machine	PET CT	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
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	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	Colonoscopy	Yes
Technique	Vulvoscopy	Yes
Technique	Hysteroscopy	Yes

Treatment

Surgical Oncology
Type	Name	Availibility	Uses per year
Specialist	Breast surgery	Yes
Specialist	Digestive surgery	Yes
Specialist	Gynaecological surgery	Yes
Specialist	Soft tissue surgery	Yes
Specialist	Sarcoma surgery	Yes
Radiotherapy
Type	Name	Availibility	Uses per year
Machine	Linear accelerators	3
Machine	Linear accelerators with IMRT/VMAT	2
Machine	Linear accelerators with IGRT	2
Machine	Linear accelerators with SBRT/SRS	1
Machine	Cobalt Units	Yes
Machine	Brachytherapy unit	Yes
Machine	Intrabeam	Yes
Technique	Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC)	Yes
Technique	Stereotactic radiotherapy	Yes
Technique	Chemoembolization	Yes
Technique	Thermal ablation (with radiofrequency or microwave)	Yes
Technique	Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)	Yes
Technique	3D conformal radiotherapy	2
Technique	Radiosurgery	Yes
Technique	Respiratory motion management	Yes
Technique	CT planning	Yes
Machine	TomoTherapy Machines	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 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	Spiritual care	Yes
Specialist	Dietitian	Yes
Others
Type	Name	Availibility	Uses per year
Facility	Clinical Trial Center	Yes
Facility	Phase 1 Clinical Trial Unit	Yes

Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources

Associations List

Primary purpose: The website provides a list of the active patient associations in the hospital.

Access Information: Information [5].

Facility: Places of Worship

Primary purpose: To offer a place of prayer, reflection, and Catholic worship for patients, families, and staff, along with a chapel in Casa Via di Natale for hospice and family services.

Access Information: Information [6].

Facility: Recreational activities in the Youth Area

Primary purpose: To provide young patients with opportunities for engagement, expression, and growth through interactions with artists, musicians, professionals, and craftsmen, supported by educators, volunteers, and patient-focused organizations.

Access Information: Information [7].

Facility: Patient Library

Primary purpose: To provide information, leisure, and empowerment through resources on oncological disease and health, coordinating educational activities, and contributing to research projects for improved healthcare.

Access Information: Information [8].

Facility: Accommodation for patients and family members

Primary purpose: To provide convenient accommodation options for patients' families, visitors, and patients near the Institute, including hotels, B&Bs, hospice, and apartments, ensuring support during treatments.

Access Information: Information [9].

Facility: Transport for patients and family members

Primary purpose: To offer free or affordable transportation services for patients and their families to reach the Institute, facilitated by voluntary organizations and cooperating companies.

Access Information: Information [10].

Resource: CROinfOrma

Primary purpose: Offers cancer-related information, brochures, medical term explanations, and user-friendly definitions for patients, citizens, and those interested in cancer research, prevention, and treatment.

Access Information: Information [11].

Resource: Themed Meetings

Primary purpose: To facilitate discussions between professionals, expert volunteers, patients, and family members about oncological disease and well-being, with topics selected based on input from participants.

Access Information: Information [12].

Resource: Foot Reflexology

Primary purpose: To offer cancer patients free plantar reflexology sessions for well-being, facilitated by certified personnel, and held on Tuesday afternoons, with reservations through ODV Corner.

Access Information: Information in the letter R [13].