Partnership programs in Poland

Sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID), Albany Medical College and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology formed a Partnership in 1992 aimed at enhancing cancer control and care in Poland by providing technical assistance and education to foster existing programs and develop new oncologic programs. The initial focus of the partnership is on breast cancer. Three demonstration screening/early disease programs are being developed, as well as a clinical and clinical research program and a Polish Breast Cancer Trials Group. A program to foster accreditation of oncologic facilities and programs throughout Poland is being considered.