International recognition for cancer services
14 August 2008
Chelsea and Westminster’s application to become a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)-designated centre of integrated oncology and palliative care has been successful.
Chelsea and Westminster’s application to become a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)-designated centre of integrated oncology and palliative care has been successful.
The official announcement and certification will take place at the ESMO annual congress in September.
Catherine Gillespie, Macmillan Lead Nurse for Cancer and Palliative Care, says: “This is a great endorsement of our services. Only a couple of other cancer units or centres in the UK have achieved this status.”