The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has published a summary from the "Study Group on Cancer Medical Care Delivery System" (Chair: Professor Yuichiro Doki, Osaka University Graduate School) regarding the equalization and concentration of cancer medical care delivery systems toward 2040.
This summary examines the infrastructure development for providing high-quality cancer care efficiently in the future, considering demographic changes and advances in medical technology. Specifically, it includes clarification of roles among cancer care cooperation base hospitals, promotion strategies for concentration and equalization of medical functions according to regional circumstances, securing and training specialized medical personnel, and enhancing information provision systems for patients and families.
Looking toward 2040, the peak of the super-aging society, the summary aims to optimally allocate limited medical resources and build a system where cancer patients can receive appropriate medical care in their familiar communities. The summary was published together with reference materials and is positioned as an important report that will serve as the foundation for future cancer medical policies.