[Situation and Problems of Activities for Cancer Cooperative Treatment in Kumamoto]

The Consultation Support and Information Providing Committee, which is a subsidiary organization of the Kumamoto Cancer Medical Cooperation Council, created a critical path called"my medical chart,"which is used in Kumamoto prefecture jointly. The path was implemented in 2009 at designated cancer hospitals. For promoting cancer consultation support centers and nurturing cancer counselors, the Cancer Special Counselor Working Group was formed, and activities were initiated. These activities of the Committee resulted in an increased number of patients visiting the designated cancer hospitals. The number of medical cooperations using"my medical chart"exceeded 4,800. A disparity was also observed in cancer treatment, such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. We investigate the situation of cancer treatment and report current problems and future issues.