The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines™) have been further recognized as the global standard in oncology with the announcement that select NCCN Guidelines™ are being translated into Japanese. The Translational Research Informatics Center (TRI) Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation, under the supervision of the Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, has translated the NCCN Guidelines for Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer, which are now available online. In addition, translations of the NCCN Guidelines for Anal Carcinoma and Colorectal Cancer Screening will be published shortly.
“Consequently, by aligning with NCCN to provide our clinicians with treatment recommendations developed by world-renowned experts in cancer, we look to improve the care provided to patients and impact the number of cancer survivors in Japan.”
“NCCN is pleased to be able to collaborate with clinicians in Japan in determining appropriate and effective avenues of care for their oncology patients,” said William T. McGivney, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN. “As the arbiter of high-quality cancer care, NCCN remains dedicated to enhancing our international relationships to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of oncology practice so patients worldwide can live better lives.”
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan, with one person out of three dying of the disease according to the Japan Cancer Society. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among the Japanese following lung and stomach cancer.