Efficiency hub
All.Can is gathering examples of best practice in cancer care from around the world to create a learning community around efficient practices and help organisations find and implement potential solutions to common issues.
Submit an example About the efficiency hubPharmacy robots: improving the safety and efficiency of chemotherapy preparation
Two cancer centres in the US installed intravenous compounding robots to improve the accuracy and efficiency of chemotherapy compounding.
Genetic testing for BRCA mutations: informing preventive measures and treatment for breast and ovarian cancer
Several countries have introduced guidelines and pathways for genetic testing to identify BRCA mutations. These mutations increase a person’s risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Rapid referral pathways: reducing delays in the diagnosis of lung cancer
Several countries have introduced rapid referral pathways to reduce diagnostic delays for people with suspected lung cancer.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Infusion Toolkit: reducing inefficiencies in chemotherapy in the US
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network developed a toolkit to standardise chemotherapy procedures and shift services from inpatient to outpatient settings.
The National Childhood Cancer Care Network: improving access to cancer diagnosis and treatment in Paraguay
The National Childhood Cancer Care Network in Paraguay introduced regional satellite clinics to improve access to diagnosis and treatment for children with cancer.
oPuce: supporting employment of people living with and beyond cancer
oPuce, a social enterprise and foundation in the Netherlands, aims to improve employment opportunities and job retention for cancer survivors and people living with cancer.
The Orkdal model: integrating cancer and palliative care in Norway
In Norway, people with cancer often have to travel considerable distances to access palliative care at larger hospitals. The Orkdal Hospital introduced an integrated clinic to combine cancer and palliative care for people in the rural Orkdal region.`
Telepresence robots: helping children and young people with cancer participate in school life
AV1 is a telepresence robot that enables children and young people with long-term illness, including cancer, to attend school remotely.
Centre for Cancer Rehabilitation: person-centred support for survivors of cancer in Sweden
Survivors of cancer may face a complex combination of physical, psychological and social issues following the completion of active treatment. A multidisciplinary cancer rehabilitation centre in Stockholm, Sweden offers a person-centred solution.