Far Eastern Memorial Hospital Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance & Research Group
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance & Research Group (2021)
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital Head and Neck Cancer Care Team Photo
In order to improve the quality of head and neck cancer treatment at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, a multidisciplinary care team was established to continuously enhance patient survival and quality of life under team-based care.
To ensure that clinical care teams can focus on patient care, the hospital established the “Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance & Research Group” under the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Team of the Cancer Treatment Center to monitor the implementation of disease care programs.
Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance & Research Group Responsibilities:
• (1) Annual Head and Neck Cancer Report planning
• (2) Monitoring treatment outcomes and 15 key indicators; disease care program evaluation
• (3) Initiating research projects and publishing scientific papers
Members of the Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance & Research Group
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: Dr. Li-Ren Liao (Convener), Dr. Luo Wu-Jia, Dr. Hong Wei-Cheng
- Department of Hematology and Oncology: Dr. Wu Jia-Yun
- Department of Radiation Oncology: Dr. Hsieh Chen-Xi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Dr. Lin Bing-Yi
- Cancer Case Manager: Case Manager Liu Chia-Hsin
- Nursing Representative: Supervisor Hsieh Chia-Fen
- Research Assistant: Lin Yu-Xuan
Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance & Research Group Diagram
Division of Responsibilities
- Head and Neck Cancer Annual Report: Lin Bing-Yi, Liu Chia-Hsin, Li-Ren Liao (Lin Yu-Xuan)
- Teaching & Annual Training Program: Hsieh Chen-Xi
- ENT EPA Evaluation: Luo Wu-Jia, Li-Ren Liao (every 3 months, system-based via teaching platform)
- Medical Record & Treatment Plan Review: Hsieh Chen-Xi
- Major Surgery Supervision: Li-Ren Liao (Hong Wei-Cheng)
- High-Risk Patient Management: Wu Jia-Yun
- 15 Key Indicators System Management: Supervisor Hsieh Chia-Fen
- Other Care Programs: Liu Chia-Hsin, Lin Bing-Yi, Li-Ren Liao
- Others
Major Achievements:
1. Head and Neck Cancer Annual Report (2021)
2. Implementation of indicators and care programs (including surgical follow-up, Dr. Hong Wei-Cheng)
3. Ongoing institutional research project: Prognostic factors in head and neck cancer patients at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital (IRB 109169-E)
Publications of the Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance & Research Group (Far Eastern Memorial Hospital):
1. Li-Ren Liao, Luo Wu-Jia: Surgical recommendations for head and neck cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic (2021, Taiwan Otolaryngology Journal)
2. Wu Jia-Yun: Nutritional assessment and prognosis of oropharyngeal cancer patients: a retrospective study (2021 Submitted)
3. Others
We welcome colleagues with enthusiasm and research interest to join!
2021 Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Guidelines
2022 Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Guidelines
International Guest of Honor: Taiwan Head and Neck Society – Combatting Head and Neck Cancer in Taiwan
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