Optimal breast cancer pathology manifesto

Eur J Cancer. 2015 Nov;51(16):2285-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2015.06.127. Epub 2015 Aug 14.

Abstract

This manifesto was prepared by a European Breast Cancer (EBC) Council working group and launched at the European Breast Cancer Conference in Glasgow on 20 March 2014. It sets out optimal technical and organisational requirements for a breast cancer pathology service, in the light of concerns about variability and lack of patient-centred focus. It is not a guideline about how pathology services should be performed. It is a call for all in the cancer community--pathologists, oncologists, patient advocates, health administrators and policymakers--to check that services are available that serve the needs of patients in a high quality, timely way.

Keywords: Breast; Breast cancer; Breast pathology; Manifesto; Pathology service organisation.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Job Description
  • Models, Organizational
  • Pathology, Clinical / organization & administration
  • Pathology, Clinical / standards*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Quality Indicators, Health Care / standards
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Workflow