Cancer Resource Services (CRS) identifies, credentials and contracts with cancer Centers of Excellence programs nationwide. For uncommon and complex cancers, obtaining care from a Center of Excellence facility may be the best option, even if it is far from home. The CRS network is intended to complement local hospital and physician networks.
Cancer Resource Services Provides:
- A Centers of Excellence network for the care of cancer
- Short-term clinical consulting from experienced nurses for patients and case managers
Cancer Resource Services (CRS) Centers of Excellence Network and Clinical Consulting
The CRS network is currently comprised of more than 20 cancer Centers of Excellence programs across the country. Each center has met our evaluation criteria based on eight critical features:
- Multidisciplinary approach to care
- Program depth and breadth
- Best-practice medicine
- Patient- and family-oriented programs and services
- Patient volumes
- Treatment planning and coordination
- Clinical research
- Patient safety
CRS clinical consultants assist patients, family members, community physicians, case managers and medical directors in making informed decisions when choosing cancer care providers through:
- Disease and treatment education
- Centers of Excellence education and referrals
- Considerations in choosing where to get care
- Assistance in navigating the health care system
- CRS Medical Director support
