Search Tag: cancer care
Appointment-of-professor-tim-maughan-as-new-chair-leads-way-in-tackling-cancer-in-liverpool-region
2024 03 Feb
As we approach World Cancer Day, the University of Liverpool announces its appointment of a new Chair of Oncology to tackle cancer in the Liverpool City Region. Professor Tim Maughan – whose appointment includes an honorary contract with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust – takes on this newly created role to work with...Read more
Affidea-announces-successful-pricing-of-incremental-eur-term-loan-b
2023 01 Jun
Affidea Group, the largest European provider of advanced diagnostics, out-of-hospital services and Centres of Excellence in Cancer Care and Orthopaedics, announces the successful pricing of a €170 million EUR credit facility. This recent credit line will further support the Company’s growth strategy. Affidea, under the ownership of Groupe Bruxelles...Read more
Quantum-health-announces-new-clinical-advisory-board-to-expand-existing-cancer-care-member
2022 08 Dec
The Quantum Health Clinical Advisory Board will provide strategic guidance on new holistic cancer care initiatives empowering employers, employees and their families to better manage the clinical, emotional and financial impact of a cancer diagnosis. Quantum Health, the industry’s leading healthcare navigation and care coordination company, announced...Read more
European-cancer-summit-2023
2023 15 Nov
Hybrid Event: Brussels & Virtual <marquee behavior="slide" direction="left" scrollamount="30"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><font color="#000099"><b>Find European Cancer Organisation on Social Media</b> </font></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href=https://twitter.com/EuropeanCancer target="_blank"><img src="/uploads/tRead more
European-cancer-summit-2022
2022 16 Nov
Hybrid Event: Brussels & Virtual Find ECCO on Social Media Read more
World-cancer-day-close-the-care-gap
2022 31 Jan
World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Observed every 4 February since 2000, its goal is raising worldwide awareness, improving education, and catalysing personal, collective, and government action to reduce preventable cancer deaths and increase equitable access to cancer care. Cancer kills nearly...Read more
Affidea-first-healthcare-provider-in-europe-to-launch-the-innovative-business-intelligence-tool
2021 04 Aug
Affidea , the leading diagnostic imaging, outpatient and cancer care provider, and GE Healthcare announce the launch of a 3.2 version of DoseWatch in combination with a real-time business intelligence (BI) tool for data dashboarding. The BI is installed on Corporate Affidea Microsoft Azure Cloud and collects data, in a secure and compliant way,...Read more
Bridging-the-policy-to-practice-gap-in-cancer-care
2021 01 Jun
Based on experience in a first set of cities across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, this article highlights key challenges and enablers for translating policy into practice for quality, equitable cancer care. Key Points Programmatic strategies to address complex health challenges can be accelerated by enabling...Read more
European-cancer-summit-ecco-2021
2021 17 Nov
Hybrid Event: Brussels & Virtual Find ECCO On Social Media Read more
Elevating-cancer-equity-reduce-racial-disparities-in-access-to-guideline-adherent-cancer-care-2021
2021 22 Feb
Speakers Shonta Chambers, MSW Patient Advocate Foundation Robert Winn, MD Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center Read more
European-code-of-cancer-practice-launched
2020 23 Sep
On 23 September, the European Cancer Organisation has launched The European Code of Cancer Practice (The Code), a new initiative outlining the principles of interaction between cancer patients in Europe and their health systems. You might also like: Cancer Care: What to Expect, What to Do The aim of The Code is to...Read more
Improving-quality-of-cancer-care-in-europe
2018 09 Mar
The European Parliament last week hosted a meeting to discuss ways of improving the quality of cancer care across Europe. The event was held as part of Quality Cancer Care Week 2018 (5th - 11th March) spearheaded by the European CanCer Organisation (ECCO). The Brussels meeting, which gathered healthcare professionals, patients, policy-makers and...Read more
Disparities-in-cancer-care
2015 06 Oct
In Europe, access to quality cancer remains a big issue. Great heterogeneity exists with respect to drugs, screening programmes and resources among different countries in Europe. The most neglected of all cancer populations comprise of those with lower rates of early diagnosis and treatment compliance. Migrants and refugees appear to be one of those...Read more
Measuring-physician-compassion-patients-respond-to-optimism
2015 26 Feb
Many physicians struggle to deliver bad news to cancer patients. They must balance the need to honestly inform patients about their prognoses while expressing empathy. According to new research, cancer patients who are given an optimistic message from their doctors which includes possible future treatment options are more likely to perceive a higher...Read more
Most-cancer-patients-prefer-shared-decision-making
2015 16 Feb
Patient perceptions of care quality are increasingly considered in healthcare performance metrics. The Institute of Medicine has recommended that physicians accommodate patient preferences for decision making, which may be shared to different degrees between patients and physicians during treatment. A new study links physician-controlled decisions...Read more
Hypofractionated-whole-breast-irradiation-underused
2014 17 Dec
According to a study published in JAMA, most breast cancer patients do not receive radiation treatment that is shorter in duration and less costly, despite guidelines endorsing their use. The study was released at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (TX, USA). Breast cancer accounts for the largest portion of national expenditures on cancer...Read more
Gps-should-not-avoid-overt-patient-dialogue-when-making-cancer-referrals
2014 17 Dec
A UK-based study funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) reveals that general practice physicians whose patients exhibit symptoms of cancer often do not overtly discuss their recommendation for a cancer investigation when referring patients to specialists for follow-up testing. The study, conducted by researchers from the Universities...Read more