Additional information on cancer treatment centers.
The following Web sites provide helpful information about treatment centers:
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer
http://web.facs.org/cpm/CPMApprovedHospitals Search.htm
The ACS Commission on Cancer accredits cancer programs at hospitals and other treatment facilities. Its Web site offers a searchable database of these programs.
- The Joint Commission
http://www.jointcommission.org/
The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States. It also offers information for the general public about choosing a treatment facility.
- The Joint Commission Quality Check ™
http://www.qualitycheck.org/
The Joint Commission offers an online Quality Check™ service that patients can use to determine whether a specific facility has been accredited by the Joint Commission and to view the organization’s performance reports.
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