Cancer centers

Understanding cancer centers.

French Cancer Centers

Guidelines for pediatric cancer centers.

Since the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines for pediatric cancer centers in 1986 and 1997, significant changes in the delivery of health care have prompted a review of the role of tertiary medical centers in the care of pediatric patients. The potential effect of these changes on the treatment and survival rates of children with cancer led to this revision. The intent of this ...

The Modernization of the French Cancer Centers

The American Cancer Society and comprehensive cancer centers.

Thank you, Dr. Cole. It is indeed an honor to be invited to attend this important event. What are the perspectives of the American Cancer Society in relation to the National Cancer Program-in particular, the comprehensive cancer centers? Our purpose as a voluntary health agency is to fight cancer in all ways, to mobilize, to serve as a catalytic agent for individuals, institutions and governmen...