Hellenic society of medical oncology (HESMO) guidelines for the management of anal cancer

Despite considerable improvement in the management of anal cancer, there is a great deal of variation in the outcomes among European countries, and in particular among different hospital centres in Greece and Cyprus. The aim was to elaborate a consensus on the multidisciplinary management of anal ca...

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Published in:Updates in surgery 2021-02, Vol.73 (1), p.7-21
Main Authors: Gouvas, Nikolaos, Gourtsoyianni, Sophia, Kalogeridi, Maria Angeliki, Sougklakos, John, Vini, Louisa, Xynos, Evangelos
Format: Article
Language:English
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Consensus Conference
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Surgery
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Summary:Despite considerable improvement in the management of anal cancer, there is a great deal of variation in the outcomes among European countries, and in particular among different hospital centres in Greece and Cyprus. The aim was to elaborate a consensus on the multidisciplinary management of anal cancer, based on European guidelines (European Society of Medical Oncologists-ESMO), considering local special characteristics of our healthcare system. Following discussion and online communication among members of an executive team, a consensus was developed. Guidelines are proposed along with algorithms of diagnosis and treatment. The importance of centralisation, care by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and adherence to guidelines are emphasised.
ISSN:2038-131X
2038-3312
DOI:10.1007/s13304-020-00923-2