Cancer has become the most common cause of death in Taiwan since 1982. Cancer research is important not only as an academic interest in medical society, but also has heavy impact on our economy and society. To meet the increasing needs for cancer treatment and the further study of endemic cancer, Cancer Research Center of Medical College, National Taiwan University was established on Aug. 18, 1999. The center contains more than 20 physicians and scientists research all aspects of cancer biology. Aside from the Director, the center consists of 1) Division of Medical Oncology 2) Division of radiation Oncology 3) Core Laboratory 4) Clinical Research Laboratory 5) Radiation Biology Laboratory 6) Epidemiology and Biostatistic Laboratory 7) Out-patient Clinical and Chemotherapy Day Care Center and In-patient Ward (97 beds). The goal is to integrate research resources of the cancer treatment in the whole university and to conquer the most important disease in the 21st century. Cancer Research Center has outstanding integrated programs in patient care, basic research, clinical service, medical education, clinical trials, and cancer prevention. These programs include physicians, scientists, nurses, and other health care professionals who provide individualized treatment for patients. More than 67,000 cancer patients visit outpatient clinics each year. All cancer patients receive psychosocial and educational support and help in dealing with their illnesses from the staff and the cancer support program. Cancer Research Center systemically promotes basic and clinical research in oncology, trains of medical and research specialties in oncology, provides highest standard of multi-modality treatment for cancer patients, and campaigns for cancer prevention and treatment.
    The short-term goal of Cancer Research Center is to improve cancer patient care based on current facilities in Department of Oncology at National Taiwan University Hospital using existing resources. Midterm goal is to join resources in the University to establish National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Long-term goal is to establish satellite cancer clinics and centers to establish patient referral network. It includes the Proton Center in Chupel Campus of National Taiwan University. Ranked as the nation’s top cancer center, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University will earn the trust and respect of all citizens in Taiwan.

by 邵幼雲 at 7:58 PM