Maria Sklodowska- Curie National Research Institute of Oncology

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Trials

Experts

Learning Resources

School: Doctoral School

Novel Therapies and Diagnostic Methods

Diagnostics

Radiology
Type Name Availibility Uses per year
Machine CT scanners Yes 44285 (2021)
Machine MRI (specify the strength and field of the techniques) Yes 7017 (2021)
Machine Mammography (please specify analogic mammography or digital) Yes 14156 (2021)
Machine Ultrasound Yes
Technique Ultrasound guided biopsy Yes
Technique CT guided biopsis Yes
Technique E/S Fine-needle biopsy Yes
Nuclear Medicine
Type Name Availibility Uses per year
Machine Pet Scan Yes
Machine PET CT Yes
Facility Radionuclide treatment facilities Yes 730 (2021)
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 348 (2021)
Facility Cytology laboratory Yes 12080 (2021)
Facility Histopathology laboratory Yes 22547 (2021)
Technique Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) Yes
Technique FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) Yes 1137 (2019)
Technique PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Yes
Technique Cytometry Yes 477 (2021)
Technique Liquid biopsy Yes
Technique Histochemistry Yes 1658 (2021)
Technique Cytogenetics Yes 1055 (2021)
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 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

Surgical Oncology
Type Name Availibility Uses per year
Specialist Breast surgery Yes
Specialist Urological surgery Yes
Specialist Digestive surgery Yes
Specialist Neurosurgery 11
Specialist Gynaecological surgery 5
Specialist Head and neck surgery 12
Specialist Oncoplastic surgery Yes
Specialist Paediatric surgery Yes
Radiotherapy
Type Name Availibility Uses per year
Machine Brachytherapy unit Yes
Technique Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia ( HIPEC) Yes
Technique Stereotactic radiotherapy Yes
Technique 3D conformal radiotherapy Yes
Technique Radiosurgery Yes
Technique Adaptive radiotherapy Yes
Machine Gamma Knife 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 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 1
Specialist Lung physician Yes
Specialist Radiotherapist 60
Specialist Psychologist or Psychotherapist 17
Specialist Psychiatrist 4
Specialist Pharmacist Yes
Specialist Spiritual care Yes
Specialist Physiotherapist Yes
Specialist Dietitian Yes
Others
Type Name Availibility Uses per year
Technique Rigid Bronchoscopy Yes
Technique Nephrostomy Yes
Technique Biliary drainage Yes
Facility Clinical Trial Center Yes

Palliative Care

Palliative Care
Type Name Availibility Uses per year
Facility Home palliative care availability Yes

Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources

Associations List

Facility: Facilities for Patients with Disabilities

Facility: Smokers Help Centre

Primary purpose: To offer free specialist advice, medical consultations, and psychological support to individuals seeking to quit smoking while also providing basic diagnostic tests and cooperating with a national Telephone Help for Smokers facility.

Access Information: Information [1].

Resource: Workshops, training, courses

Primary purpose: To offer specialized therapeutic classes, such as music therapy and mindfulness-based therapy, to cancer patients and individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, and mood-related challenges in order to enhance their mental well-being, coping skills, and overall quality of life.

Acess Information: Information [2].

Resource: Patient's ABC

Primary purpose: To provide comprehensive medical information, including treatment details, test preparation, FAQs, guides, specialist advice, workshops, and a glossary for patients.

Access Information: Information [3].

Resource: Informative Guides

Primary purpose: To provide patients with practical guides to navigating the healthcare system, including their rights, obligations, real-life cases, and relevant contact information for addressing healthcare-related issues, besides information about benefits and treatments.

Access Information: Information [4].