How to become a Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer-designated center of excellence in supportive care in cancer

Curr Opin Oncol. 2023 Jul 1;35(4):282-287. doi: 10.1097/CCO.0000000000000949. Epub 2023 Apr 27.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Aim of this review is to encourage and involve more doctors to take care of supportive care in cancer patients and to become centers of excellence.

Recent findings: In 2019, MASCC initiated a certification program to recognize oncology centers that demonstrate best practices in supportive cancer care but literature on how to become MASCC-designated center of Excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer is scarce and will be bulleted.

Summary: Becoming centers of excellence means not only the recognition of the clinical and managerial requirements to provide good supportive care but also the creation of a network of centers to participate in multicenter scientific projects and thus improve knowledge in the field of supportive care in cancer patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology
  • Multicenter Studies as Topic
  • Neoplasms* / therapy