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Indore cancer centre gets global supportive care honour
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.
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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.
Source: oncodaily.com
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