Professional paper

Do we need breast cancer centers?

Eduard Vrdoljak ; KBC Split, Centar za onkologiju i radioterapiju
Marijo Boban ; KBC Split, Centar za onkologiju i radioterapiju
Marija Ban ; KBC Split, Centar za onkologiju i radioterapiju

Abstract

Croatia needs certified breast cancer centers that will cover all aspects of breast cancer treatment; diagnostics, treatment, follow-up and basic and clinical research. Units in smaller hospitals have to be a part of broader multidisciplinary breast cancer teams. Activities in such breast cancer centers primarily include team-work, defining guidelines, localization related oncology sub-specialization, continuous education of experts, clinical trial execution, implementation of new treatment techniques and quality control. The
development of certified breast cancer centers also represents health care system adjustment to EU standards.

Keywords

Breast cancer; certified breast cancer centers

Hrčak ID:

77318

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/77318

Publication date:

1.2.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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