Guidance on Setting up a Comprehensive Cancer Centre / edited by May Abdel-Wahab, André Ilbawi and Cherian Varghese.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Abdel-Wahab, May, editor.

Ilbawi, André, editor.

Varghese, Cherian, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Patients--Care.

Cancer.

Cancer--Prevention.

Cancer--Treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (283 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2024]

Summary:

This publication, jointly developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Health Organization, provides a comprehensive guide for establishing cancer centers. It highlights the urgent global challenge posed by cancer, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare resources are limited. The guide outlines essential principles of cancer care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach. It also details the necessary human resources, equipment, and support services required for effective cancer management. Targeted at national program managers and planners, the guide serves as a resource to enhance cancer control strategies and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, it addresses financial challenges and provides country-specific examples to offer practical insights. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Chapter 1INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

1.2. Objective

1.3. Scope

1.4. Structure

References to Chapter 1

Chapter 2DEVELOPING A NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAMME

2.1. Background

2.2. What is a national cancer control programme?

2.3. Helping countries to achieve cancer control milestones

2.4. Setting up a comprehensive cancer centre

2.5. Cancer control centre framework: Essential elements

2.5.1. Clinical management, decision making and the health care team

2.5.2. Clinical services

2.5.3. Core services and infrastructure

2.5.4. Governance

2.5.5. Education

2.5.6. Research

2.5.7. Community partnerships

2.5.8. Integration with the NCCP

2.6. Beyond cancer centres

2.6.1. Cancer control

2.6.2. Policy and regulation

References to Chapter 2

Chapter 3CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

3.1. Background

3.2. Radiation oncology

3.2.1. The rationale for radiation oncology

3.2.2. Radiation oncology as part of multidisciplinary care

3.2.3. Human resources and equipment Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9789201030245

920103024X

OCLC:

1507694635