Implementation of the precision oncology program in catalonia's public health system: results, lessons learned, and future prospects.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The Precision Oncology Program (POP) in Catalonia aims to provide equitable access to molecular testing for individuals with cancer, integrating Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) into clinical practice to inform diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment decisions for both adult and pediatric patients with solid and hematologic malignancies, including somatic and germline alterations. This study evaluates the program's outcomes and impact.

Methods

This evaluation covers the period from the program's implementation in July 2021 through December 2023, with a more detailed analysis focusing on 2022-2023. The program involved 12 reference centers utilizing NGS technology for cancer genetic analysis, coordinated by CatSalut, the regional public health service payer. Data collecte

SUBMITTER: Mur P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12920287 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature