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27. 10. 2015 Cancer in the older population of the Czech Republic
Population ageing has become a challenge to cancer care in developed countries. Particularities of the older population must be taken into account when considering cancer treatment. However, there is a lack of consensus on guidelines for this population due to the underrepresentation of older patients in clinical trials.
15. 1. 2014 Personalised invitations of Czech citizens to cancer screening programmes
In January 2014, a project of personalised invitations for cancer screening programmes was launched in the Czech Republic. In particular, citizens are invited to participate in colorectal cancer screening (men and women), as well as breast cancer screening and cervical cancer screening (women). Personalised invitations are aimed at citizens who have not participated in cancer screening programmes in the long term, and therefore are at a higher risk of developing cancer. The project is expected to increase participation rates in Czech cancer screening programmes.
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CANCON – European Guide on Quality Improvement in Comprehensive Cancer Control
Based on the Czech information system of cancer care, the Czech Republic has been selected as a model country for the development of a Comprehensive Cancer Care Network (CCCN).
start projektu: February 2014
ukončení projektu: February 2017
Cancer care is a prime example of multidisciplinary medical service that requires integration and a certain degree of centralisation in order to ensure optimal use of resources available and to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. On the other hand, all patients with a certain type of cancer should be provided with the same treatment protocol without regard to the health care facility in which the disease was diagnosed.
The Work Package 6 of the EU Joint Action CanCon focuses on the concept of Comprehensive Cancer Care Network (CCCN). Pooling of resources and a larger patient base would enable a CCCN to make rational short-term and long-term plans capitalising on complementary expertise of individual professionals, while avoiding unnecessary and costly duplications. This would provide, for patients nearer their homes, a seamless pathway of care that will be at the same time sustainable.
A pilot model of such CCCN has been set up in the Czech Republic, namely in the Vysočina Region and South Moravian Region. The pilot model covers all components of cancer care: from cancer prevention and organised screening programmes through standard diagnostic and treatment procedures to follow-up plans; specialised rare tumours-focused care as well as palliative are also included.
- Brief overview of results: you can find more detailed information on the website of the project
