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How country information is prepared

The countries section gives direction on where and how to find treatment. Information comes from official sources and is shown with a date.

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A globe on a desk
Figure 1.A globe on a desk — How country information is prepared

01Short answer

Country pages rely mainly on official sources: health ministries, public hospital websites, international organisations (such as WHO), national cancer registries and patient organisations. Where possible, each fact is checked against two sources. Each page shows the date it was checked. We do not advertise clinics, publish rankings or accept payment. Prices, visas and rules change quickly, so contact the centre directly before deciding. If you spot an error, please tell us.

02Simple explanation

An official source and a date.

No advertising.

03Scientific explanation

Health systems, access to medicines and approval rules differ between countries; a medicine may be approved in one country and not yet available in another.

Reports from international organisations give a common frame for comparing countries, but do not replace local detail.

04What happens in the body?

Sources

Ministries, public hospitals, WHO and other international organisations, registries and patient organisations.

Checking

Confirmation from two sources, a check date and updates of outdated facts.

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Figure 2.A magnifier on a map

Independence

No advertising, rankings or payment. Clinics are named for information only.

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Figure 3.A calendar — How country information is prepared

05How a country page is made

Four steps.

Official source — Collecting.1Official sourceCollecting.
Cross-check — Two sources.2Cross-checkTwo sources.
Date — The day checked.3DateThe day checked.
Update — Regularly.4UpdateRegularly.
TrustThe source is visible.
Up to dateThe date is shown.

06Key points at a glance

TopicIn brief
SourcesMinistries, public hospitals, WHO and other international organisations, registries and patient organisations.
CheckingConfirmation from two sources, a check date and updates of outdated facts.
IndependenceNo advertising, rankings or payment. Clinics are named for information only.

07Key terms

Official source
Information from a government or international body.
Cross-check
Confirming a fact with a second source.
Check date
The day information was last checked.

08Key points

  • Official sources.
  • Checked against two sources.
  • The date is shown.
  • Confirm with the centre.

09Frequently asked questions

Is a clinic on the site a recommendation?

No, it is information only; choose together with your doctor.

What if my country is missing?

Write to us through the contact page, and see “A question about my country”.

10Questions for your doctor

Take these questions to your appointment. The ones you save are collected on the “My questions” page and stay on this device only.

  1. Is a clinic on the site a recommendation?

  2. What if my country is missing?

My questions

12Sources

  1. WHO Regional Office for Europe. A declaration on the promotion of patients’ rights in Europe (1994)
  2. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Levels of Evidence for Cancer Treatment Studies (PDQ®)
  3. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Leukemia—Patient Version
  4. W3C. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Overview
  5. National Cancer Institute. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
  6. MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine). Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial
  7. National Cancer Institute (NCI). PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries
  8. Cancer.Net (ASCO). Cancer.Net — Doctor-approved patient information from ASCO
  9. World Health Organization (WHO). Cancer — fact sheet
  10. Leukaemia Care (UK). Leukaemia Care — information and support
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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