Quality Measurement for Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Germany: First Results of the Certified Sarcoma Centres.

Introduction: Soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) are rare diseases. A high level of standardization and centralization was lacking in Germany until 2018.

Methods: By developing an evidence-based guideline and a certification system for sarcoma centres, foundations for structured, guideline-based, and centralized sarcoma care were defined.

Implementing quality metrics in European Cancer Centers (ECCs).

Purpose: Since 2014, prostate cancer centers outside Germany (PCCoG) are eligible for certification according to the criteria set out by the German Cancer Society (DKG). These centers must fulfill the same requirements as their German counterparts. The article reports on the experiences of the first nine certified PCCoG, with a focus on their indicator results.