The Oncology 1 Unit provides diagnostic services and treatment for adult and elderly patients suffering from solid tumors and hematologic cancers, through shared multidisciplinary pathways based on the type of tumor and the needs of the patient.
The mission of the Unit is:
- To take charge of the cancer patient’s care, paying attention to all his/her needs in order to obtain the best treatment response and quality of life;
- to favor clinical and translational research that will lead to the most innovative anti-cancer, support and palliative therapies;
- to guarantee the multidisciplinary coordination of clinical interventions to optimize patient care;
- to guarantee simultaneous care and facilitate the continuity of care between hospital and local services, especially in patients with metastatic disease and/or elderly patients;
- To provide theoretical and practical training in the areas of cancer treatment, support and palliative care to undergraduates and doctors specializing in medical oncology.
The Oncology 1 Unit includes the following Simple Units:
- UOS Neuro-oncology
- UOS Urological oncological pathology
- UOS Sarcomas and bone tumors