Top 10 Cancer Treatment Hospitals / Medical Centers In The World (Part 1) Watch Part 2:
Cancer is one of the most difficult diseases to manage, however, there are many hospitals in the world that can provide patients with the latest, cutting-edge treatments in order to give the best chance to fight against it. Doctors and scientists are always searching for and discovering new ways to treat cancer. According to InsiderMonkey, these are The 10 Best Cancer Treatment Hospitals In The World.
10. Peter Maccallum Health Centre, Australia
Situated in Victoria, Australia, the Peter Maccallum Health Centre is the first public hospital in Australia that is solely dedicated to cancer patients. With more than 2,500 healthcare staff including over 580 clinical and laboratory researchers, Peter Mac is focused on providing better care, better treatments, and potential cures for cancer. The institution moved to a brand new building last June 2016 with state-of-the-art facilities and an imposing 80,000 square feet of research space. Peter Mac is known for providing 24-hour on-site pathology services, apheresis hematology treatments, genetic testing, digital mammography, and having a Breast Tomosynthesis Unit with biopsy capabilities. Moorabbin, and Sunshine.
9. Oslo Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Norway
At the heart of Oslo, Norway lies a high-tech cancer research facility. Located at the Oslo University Hospital, the Oslo Comprehensive Cancer Centre has more than 320 employees and seven research departments in its Institute for Cancer Research. Founded in 1954, the center boasts of its strong researches in the fields of biochemistry, cell and tumor biology, genetics, radiation biology, immunology, and cancer prevention. During the first half of 2016, six researchers from the Center were granted awards for their outstanding work and were given funding to continue their research. Some of their cutting-edge cancer technology include flow cytometry and pre-clinical imaging, advanced imaging with confocal microscopy, superresolution capabilities, electron microscopy, stem-cell based tumor therapy, genomics sequencing facility, and bioinformatics research.
8. Institut Gustave Roussy, France
Located in Villejuif, France, the Institut Gustave Roussy is known as the premier European Cancer Centre. Innovation is at the core of this institution, leveraging scientific and technological advancements in the treatment of cancer. It was founded by Professor Gustave Roussy, the founding father of the cross-boundary working concepts and multidisciplinary patient management. The hospital’s approach to oncology is founded on Roussy’s values—innovation, dynamism, cooperation, and benevolence. It is also anchored on its three guiding principles namely patient care, research, and teaching. The Institute specializes in rare cancers and complex tumors. Some of their ground-breaking researches and treatments include DNA repair, surgical radiology, molecular medicine, and anti-tumor immunology. It is also the home of translational research which helps doctors draw on research when developing treatment protocols.
7. Netherlands Cancer Institute, The Netherlands
Established in 1913, the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) has been treating cancer patients for 103 years. With 650 scientists on board along with 185 specialists, this institute is no doubt one of the 10 best cancer hospitals in the world. It is the only hospital in the Netherlands solely dedicated for cancer. Some of its leading technologies in cancer treatment include a carcinogen lab, biostatistics center, flow cytometry center, genomics core facility, and molecular pathology. Just this month, the Institute has discovered a new drug that is effective for ovarian cancer that doesn’t respond to chemotherapy! The AZD1775 was revealed by professor Dr. Jan Schellens of NKI, who conducted the clinical trials.
6. Spanish National Cancer Research Center, Spain
Located in Madrid, Spain, the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) is known for applying technologically advanced treatments for cancer patients. The institute’s goal is “to foster translation of scientific breakthroughs into novel and more effective ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer.” The hospital is living up to its mission with its cutting-edge technology and clinical trials with programs specializing in molecular oncology, experimental therapeutics, and human cancer genetics. The Spanish National Cancer Research Center is known for its advanced technologies including structural biology and biocomputing, cytogenetics, DNA sequencing, advanced histopathology processing,
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