Israel Cancer Association - Annual Report 2023

Israel Cancer Association // Annual Report 2023

Medical Services and Innovative Projects to Improve Patient Services and Treatment

The ICA promotes innovative programs to improve treatment and rehabilitation methods in patients. The 5-year funding for professional posts in medical centers across Israel has helped upgrade the entire multi-specialty psychosocial oncology care network for cancer patients. Among other activities, the ICA has established a network of Community Oncology Nurses, Ostomy Care Nurses, Breast Care Nurses and Social Worker Coordinators, Patient Navigators, and

psycho-oncological staff members, who receive ongoing professional training provided by the ICA.

The ICA invests efforts in developing and promoting new programs and innovative projects to enhance the level of services provided to cancer patients, while prioritizing unique projects directly related to the treatment of patients, survivors and their families.

ICA Supported Oncology Services in Medical Institutions and Community Settings

For many years, the ICA has invested efforts in upgrading the onoclogy care network in order to enhance services offered to cancer patients and their families, by allocating funds for healthcare projects and posts for healthcare professionals (nurses, social workers, dieticians, etc.) The ICA offers 5-year funding for professional positions, provided that each oncology center continues employing the healthcare professional upon completion of this period.

ICA’s assistance has enabled the establishment of a significant infrastructure of psychosocial services and targeted nursing services within the oncology network. These multi-specialty teams receive ongoing professional training by the ICA. Positions are currently provided only for new services that have recently been established.

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