Healthcare management for adult patients with neurooncology in the Republic of Tatarstan

Abstract

SUMMARY. The condition for maximum life expectancy and its high quality in patients with CNS tumors is adherence to clinical guidelines, including those on combined treatment for malignant neoplasms. Considering that the treatment components (surgical tumor removal of subsequent irradiation and chemotherapy) are typically provided in various medical institutions, care management is important for its final result.

This work aims to present medical care management for adult patients with neurosurgical oncology in the Republic of Tatarstan.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: the paper summarizes the experience in the management of diagnostics, surgical treatment, irradiation, chemotherapy, rehabilitation for patients with primary and metastatic brain and spinal cord tumors based on epidemiological studies in a large Russian Federation region.

RESULTS: The main points of the Procedure for healthcare provision to neurooncological patients, stated by the Order of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, are outlined. The productive experience of the Coordinating Council in the complex treatment of CNS tumors is reported.