# Indore cancer centre gets global supportive care honour 2026-08-19T19:58:02+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) has designated the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, part of the Indore Cancer Foundation, as a MASCC-Designated Center of Excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer. The recognition was announced on LinkedIn by MASCC, which noted that the certification program identifies oncology centres worldwide that demonstrate best practices in supportive care. MASCC said any cancer centre or department can apply for certification at no cost. The criteria include a focus on supportive care in clinical work, research and education, as well as adherence to international guidelines. The Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology is among the newest centres to receive this designation. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Supportive care covers management of pain, nausea, fatigue and psychological distress during cancer treatment. MASCC's certification is a peer-reviewed benchmark, not a government or WHO designation. For a centre in Indore to earn it signals that Indian oncology institutions can meet global standards in this relatively young field. The next step for the institute will be to use the recognition to attract more clinical trial partnerships and training collaborations. The number of Indian centres with this designation remains small, and each new addition strengthens the case for supportive care to be a reimbursable component of cancer treatment in India. ## Coverage - oncodaily.com Straightforward announcement with no added commentary or framing beyond the MASCC statement. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, Indore, MASCC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indore-cancer-centre-gets-global-supportive-care-honour/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indore-cancer-centre-gets-global-supportive-care-honour/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/