Strategic Plan
Consensus on the Core Ideology for MASCC
Core Purpose:
To promote optimal supportive care for people experiencing cancer worldwide.
Definition of Supportive Care:
Supportive Care Makes Excellent Cancer Care Possible
Supportive Care in cancer is the prevention and management of the adverse effects of cancer and its treatment. This includes management of physical and psychological symptoms and side effects across the continuum of the cancer experience from diagnosis through anticancer treatment to post-treatment care. Enhancing rehabilitation, secondary cancer prevention, survivorship and end of life care are integral to Supportive Care.
Supportive Care:
- alleviates symptoms and complications of cancer
- reduces or prevents toxicities of treatment
- supports communication with patients about their disease and prognosis
- allows patients to tolerate and benefit from active therapy more easily
- eases emotional burden of patients and care givers
- helps cancer survivors with psychological and social problems
MASCC Core Values:
- Quality
- Ethics/integrity
- Implementation
Multidisciplinary - Evidence based through research
- Maximize quality of life
- Education
- Multiple constituencies
- Communication and access
- Advocacy
- Independence
- Respect for cultural diversity
Goal Areas:
- Education of MASCC Members and Other Professionals and Influence of MASCC in Healthcare
- Visibility and Communication with Members
- Ensure Financial Resources to Pursue Goals
- Research: to Enhance Evidence-based Knowledge of Supportive Care in Cancer's specific areas defined by members through study sections
- Effective Organizational Structure
