{"id":7660,"date":"2026-04-18T18:44:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T09:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.rftcjapan.org\/?page_id=7660"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:42:44","slug":"our-partnership-with-j-top-and-the-md-anderson-cancer-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rftcjapan.org\/en\/about-rftc-japan\/our-partnership-with-j-top-and-the-md-anderson-cancer-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Partnership with J-TOP and the MD Anderson Cancer Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our Partnership with J-TOP and the MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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At RFTC Japan, we are committed to ensuring that patients in Japan benefit from the most advanced, evidence-based breast cancer care available.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Through our collaboration with the Japan Team Oncology Program (J-TOP), we help bring the expertise and multidisciplinary approach of the MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/strong> into Japan \u2014 strengthening physician education, improving patient outcomes, and advancing a more connected global oncology community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bringing Global Expertise to Japan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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J-TOP\u2019s programs are rooted in the Team Oncology model pioneered at MD Anderson<\/strong>, where collaboration across specialties \u2014 surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and support teams \u2014 is essential to delivering the best possible patient care.<\/p>

RFTC Japan actively supports this model by helping expand access to these programs, and ensuring that their impact reaches beyond major academic centers into the broader medical community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Key Joint Programs We Support<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Team Science Workshop (MD Anderson Faculty)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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RFTC Japan supports participation in the Team Science Workshop<\/strong>, a flagship J-TOP program that brings together oncology professionals from across Japan and Asia.<\/p>

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  • led in collaboration with the MD Anderson faculty<\/li>
  • focused on multidisciplinary care, leadership, and communication<\/li>
  • designed to strengthen real-world cancer care team<\/li><\/ul>

    RFTC\u2019s Role:<\/strong>
    Through targeted funding and outreach, RFTC Japan helps enable physician participation \u2014 particularly for emerging leaders who will shape the future of cancer care in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Japan Medical Exchange (JME) Program<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The JME Program<\/strong> provides Japanese physicians with direct clinical exposure at MD Anderson Cancer Center.<\/p>

    This program includes:<\/p>

    • observerships within one of the world\u2019s leading cancer centers<\/li>
    • participation in tumor boards and advanced treatment planning<\/li>
    • exposure to cutting-edge breast cancer therapies<\/li><\/ul>

      RFTC\u2019s Role:<\/strong>
      RFTC Japan supports awareness and, where possible, sponsorship of candidates \u2014 helping ensure that knowledge gained at MD Anderson is brought back and applied within Japan.

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      Thought Leadership & Speaker Engagement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      RFTC Japan also works to elevate the visibility of global oncology leadership in Japan by:<\/p>

      • inviting leading physicians connected to J-TOP and MD Anderson<\/strong> to speak at RFTC events<\/li>
      • featuring experts at the Pink Ball and other forums to share advances in breast cancer care<\/li>
      • creating opportunities for dialogue between patients, clinicians, and supporters<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>
        This exchange of knowledge ensures that cutting-edge insights are not confined to academic settings but are shared, understood, and embraced by the broader community.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Why This Partnership Matters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Together, RFTC Japan, J-TOP, and MD Anderson are helping to:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        Elevate care standards<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        We work tirelessly to raise the baseline of breast cancer treatment nationwide, ensuring medical facilities across Japan are equipped to deliver the highest quality of comprehensive oncology care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        Strengthen collaboration<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        We foster vital teamwork among oncologists, nurses, and specialists. By breaking down clinical silos, we help build unified, multidisciplinary teams that create cohesive treatment strategies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        Accelerate global best practices<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        We accelerate the integration of the latest international research and clinical innovations, bringing cutting-edge, world-renowned medical breakthroughs directly into Japanese healthcare systems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        Ensure patient-centered care<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        We believe treatment must focus on the whole person. Beyond medical advancements, we advocate for compassionate care models that deeply respect and prioritize the emotional and physical well-being of every patient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        Our commitment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        At RFTC Japan, we believe that education saves lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        By supporting J-TOP and its collaboration with MD Anderson, we are investing not only in today\u2019s physicians but also in the future of cancer care in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Because when knowledge is shared, lives are saved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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