The WesFit prehabilitation programme: shortening recovery after surgery for cancer

The WesFit programme in England offers structured exercise and psychological support for people due to have surgery for cancer.

Europe

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Follow-up

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Holistic support

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Models of care

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Oncology orientation cancer centres: coordinating cancer care for people in Apulia, Italy

In the Italian region of Apulia, oncology orientation cancer centres coordinate care and provide specialist-led support to people with cancer.

Europe

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Personalised care

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Multidisciplinary care

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Many aspects of care

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My Cancer Navigator: providing personalised and accessible information to people with cancer

The Anticancer Fund launched a service for people with cancer, providing personalised information about their diagnosis and treatment options.

Patient involvement

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Holistic support

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Use of data or digital health

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International

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Many aspects of care

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The ICOnnecta’t tool: online support for women with breast cancer

ICOnnecta’t is an eHealth cancer care tool developed for women living with and beyond breast cancer.

Europe

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Holistic support

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Use of data or digital health

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Survivorship

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The CAPE programme: cost-effective prevention of cervical cancer in El Salvador

In El Salvador, the Ministry of Health introduced a cost-effective HPV testing programme to prevent cervical cancer.

Time to diagnosis

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Central America

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Prevention

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Screening

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Pharmacy 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.

Treatment

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North America

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Personalised care

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Use of data or digital health

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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.

Time to diagnosis

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International

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Prevention

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Screening

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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.

Diagnosis

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Time to diagnosis

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International

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Screening

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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.

Treatment

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North America

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Models of care

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