Title of article :
Iranian Cancer Network: Introduction, Mission and Its Role in Cancer Management
Author/Authors :
Alimoghaddam، Kamran نويسنده Alimoghaddam, K , Foroughi، Forough نويسنده , , Shahriari-Ahmadi، Ali نويسنده Hematology-Oncology Department Of Rasoul-e Akram Hospital, Iran University Of medical sciences,Tehran,Iran. Shahriari-Ahmadi, Ali , Farnia، Vahid نويسنده Behavioral sciences Research Center, Psychiatry Department, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. Farnia, Vahid , Tavakkoli، Maryam نويسنده Research Assistant, Hematology- Oncology and BMT Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tavakkoli, Maryam , Ghavamzadeh، Ardeshir نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
دوفصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 4 سال 2005
Pages :
4
From page :
41
To page :
44
Abstract :
Objectives: The Iranian Cancer Network was established in May 2003. Our aim was to coordinate re¬search and treatment programs in all cancer centers in Iran in order to save time and money and enable patients, wherever they live, to receive a uniformly high-standard treatment and care. Methods: After signing a mutual contract with fellow (collaborator) university and holding some shared sessions, the project was planned on the basis of the network missions. Network structure guide¬lines and the responsibility of the sections and staff in the network were being defined. Cancer teams include physicians, epidemiologists, pathologists, basic scientists, and executive authorities related to cancer management.
Results: The Iranian Cancer Network has started its work as a preliminary study between two centers. Then some other cancer centers in the country joined it and it is developing gradually. Several common research projects and clinical trials have been started in this network. Genomic DNA bank for patients with hematopoetic malignancies is being constructed. Data bank for all cancers referring to these cen¬ters is being constructed and its result will be published later.
Conclusion: Cancer networks make a systematic connection between all cancer centers around a coun¬try (or abroad) to ensure delivery of new information, interventions, and best practices and help others to share their research and laboratory facilities.
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Serial Year :
2005
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Record number :
2393964
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