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Our mission is to provide patients equal access to a high quality of cancer care in multidisciplinary teams; to ensure that cancer research and innovation are fully integrated into patient care pathways; and to put patients at the centre of their care. 

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Our accredited centres deliver cutting-edge treatments in communities across Europe and beyond its borders. Find a centre near you and learn more about its programmes and initiatives.

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The New Designation Criteria of the OECI A&D Programme from 1 September
06 Oct 2026

The New Designation Criteria of the OECI A&D Programme from 1 September

The revised framework introduces three designation types, reflecting different levels of development across cancer care, research and education.
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OECI Standards Manual 4.0 Awarded ISQua EEA Accreditation
06 Oct 2026

OECI Standards Manual 4.0 Awarded ISQua EEA Accreditation

An important international recognition of the quality and rigour behind the OECI A&D framework, confirming its alignment with recognised principles for healthcare quality evaluation and accreditation programmes.
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Call for Nominations for the OECI Accreditation Committee
09 Sep 2026

Call for Nominations for the OECI Accreditation Committee

Interested candidates are invited to apply by 11 October 2026. The A&D Board will select up to 3 candidates.
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Featured publications

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OECI Magazine – Special Issue: Excellent Practices from OECI Cancer Centres
10 Aug 2026

OECI Magazine – Special Issue: Excellent Practices from OECI Cancer Centres

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The socioeconomic impact of cancer on patients and their relatives: Organisation of European Cancer Institutes task force consensus recommendations on conceptual framework, taxonomy, and research directions
26 Mar 2024

The socioeconomic impact of cancer on patients and their relatives: Organisation of European Cancer Institutes task force consensus recommendations on conceptual framework, taxonomy, and research directions

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Evaluating comprehensive cancer networks; a review of standards and evaluation methods for care networks to inform a comparison with the OECI comprehensive cancer network standards
15 Feb 2023

Evaluating comprehensive cancer networks; a review of standards and evaluation methods for care networks to inform a comparison with the OECI comprehensive cancer network standards

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European Groundshot – addressing Europe’s cancer research challenges: a Lancet Oncology Commission
16 Jan 2023

European Groundshot – addressing Europe’s cancer research challenges: a Lancet Oncology Commission

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A&D Paper on Governance
15 Apr 2022

A&D Paper on Governance

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Analysing the attributes of Comprehensive Cancer Centres and Cancer Centres across Europe to identify key hallmarks 2021
08 May 2021

Analysing the attributes of Comprehensive Cancer Centres and Cancer Centres across Europe to identify key hallmarks 2021

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100 European Core Quality Standards for Cancer Care and Research Centres
16 Aug 2020

100 European Core Quality Standards for Cancer Care and Research Centres

Simon Oberst, Wim van Harten, Gunnar Saeter, Peter Nagy, Jean Benoit Burrion, Jozsef Lovey, Thierry Philip Lancet Oncology – Volume 21, Issue 8 – 1009-1011 August 2020...
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Towards a cancer mission in Horizon Europe: recommendations
12 Aug 2020

Towards a cancer mission in Horizon Europe: recommendations

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Bridging research and clinical care – the comprehensive cancer centre
10 Jan 2019

Bridging research and clinical care – the comprehensive cancer centre

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OECI accreditation of the European Institute of Oncology of Milan: strengths and weaknesses
05 Dec 2015

OECI accreditation of the European Institute of Oncology of Milan: strengths and weaknesses

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Pioneering quality assessment in European cancer centers: a data analysis of the organization for European cancer institutes accreditation and designation program
08 Sep 2014

Pioneering quality assessment in European cancer centers: a data analysis of the organization for European cancer institutes accreditation and designation program

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Towards quality, comprehensiveness and excellence. The accreditation project of the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI)
14 Apr 2008

Towards quality, comprehensiveness and excellence. The accreditation project of the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI)

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Featured events

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Understanding the OECI Accreditation & Designation Programme Webinar
24.11.2026 Online

Understanding the OECI Accreditation & Designation Programme Webinar

The webinar will introduce the OECI Accreditation & Designation Programme and focus on the Network Accreditation Programme, including a practical example from the OncoZON network.
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A&D Representatives’ Information Session at Hospital Clínico San Carlos
05.02.2026 Madrid, Spain

A&D Representatives’ Information Session at Hospital Clínico San Carlos

An impressive turnout highlighted the hospital’s strong commitment to achieving Comprehensive Cancer Center designation.
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OECI Auditors’ Training Session 2026 – Lisbon
18.02.2026 - 20.02.2026 Lisbon, Portugal

OECI Auditors’ Training Session 2026 – Lisbon

Auditors from across the OECI network gathered in Lisbon to strengthen alignment, share best practices and advance the future of cancer centre accreditation.
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