Zacharoula Sidiropoulou, Senior Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist at Hospital São Francisco Xavier, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Specialized Training in Breast Cancer: Meeting European Standards of Care
Breast cancer patients deserve and should only receive treatment in specialized, certified breast units by trained, certified professionals.
This is a quality imperative backed by compelling evidence.
Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among women in Europe. Yet the gap between evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice persists.
The European Commission, EUROPA DONNA – The European Breast Cancer Coalition, as well as EUSOMA are unequivocal: dedicated breast units with specialized, multidisciplinary teams deliver superior outcomes, improved survival rates, reduced complications, and better quality of life for patients. Patients treated in certified units have significantly better prognoses than those treated in non-specialized settings.
There is no better way to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month than specialize ourselves to provide the best care for patients.
Advanced Training in Breast Diseases with NOVA Medical School – Faculdade de Ciências Médicas and Ahed – Advanced Health Education is a postgraduate program designed specifically for mid-career physicians ready to establish or lead breast cancer units in compliance with European quality standards.
Why is this training essential:
- European Quality Standards: Program aligned with EC and EUSOMA requirements for dedicated breast units
- Value-Based Health Care: Learn to implement the organizational models that demonstrate measurable improvements in patient outcomes
- World-Leading Faculty: Learn from experts shaping international guidelines (ESMO, NCCN, EORTC) and leading institutions (Royal Marsden, Jules Bordet Institute, Moffitt Cancer Center)
- Comprehensive Scope: 154 hours covering everything from carcinogenesis to unit organization, including practical sessions
Core focus areas:
- Multidisciplinary team coordination
- Quality indicators and outcome measurement
- Integration across primary, hospital, and palliative care
- Research and clinical trial infrastructure
- AI and monitorization devices
- Patient-centered care models
Blended format
Teaching language: English
Theoretical modules: fully online
In-person seminars in Portugal with online transmission for international participants
Practical sessions at specialized centers (optional components available)
Limited to 24 participants by competitive application
If you’re committed to elevating breast cancer care to meet European standards, this is your pathway.
Contact: [email protected]
Let’s close the gap between guidelines and practice. Every patient deserves specialized care.”
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