Interventional Oncology: On the Forefront of Cancer Care and Innovation
RSNA News
The RSNA News article Interventional Oncology: On the Forefront of Cancer Care and Innovation highlights the growing importance of interventional oncology and emphasizes how the International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS) is helping to set global standards for quality and safety. Since its launch in 2021, IASIOS has accredited more than 30 centres worldwide, with the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology becoming the first in the U.S. to achieve accreditation. By standardizing practice, improving safety protocols, and enhancing credibility with patients and physicians, IASIOS is raising the profile of interventional oncology and supporting its recognition as a key pillar of modern cancer care. Read the full article to learn more about how IASIOS is driving this progress.
Connecting centres, comparing practice: The role of benchmarking in interventional oncology
CIRSE Insider
The IASIOS Benchmarking Subcommittee, chaired by Prof. Miltiadis Krokidis, is advancing interventional oncology by fostering collaboration and data-driven improvement across centres. In this interview, Prof. Krokidis discusses the value of benchmarking for quality assurance, the subcommittee’s early initiatives, and its plans to expand data collection, workshops, and patient-focused measures. He also reflects on his personal motivation and offers guidance for centres considering IASIOS accreditation. Read the full article to learn how benchmarking is shaping continuous progress in interventional oncology.
The evolution of interventional oncology: pioneering a new era in cancer care
Volume 1, article number 1, (2025)
In this editorial, Philippe L. Pereira and Thomas Helmberger trace the evolution of interventional oncology from a subspecialty of interventional radiology to a recognised fourth pillar of cancer care. They discuss the field’s rapid progress, its growing role in multidisciplinary treatment, and emerging synergies with immunotherapy. The article also highlights IASIOS accreditation as a key element in ensuring standardised, high-quality care across institutions, helping to establish shared benchmarks and strengthen IO’s role within the wider oncology community.
Advancing interventional oncology practice through collaborative learning
CIRSE Insider
The IASIOS Educational Subcommittee, led by Prof. Marco Calandri, is advancing interventional oncology through team-based learning and peer exchange. At ECIO 2025, the first IASIOS Workshop for Radiographers and Nurses highlighted best practices in IO care, from follow-up to intraprocedural teamwork. New initiatives include a communication course for tumour board meetings to strengthen IO’s role in multidisciplinary care. Prof. Calandri also reflects on how IASIOS accreditation has brought his team closer and improved internal processes.
Read the full article to learn more.
Championing IR in patient care: insights from CIRSE president Professor Philippe L. Pereira
Hospital Healthcare Europe
In this interview, CIRSE president Philippe L. Pereira discusses the growth of interventional radiology, the need for better training pathways, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration. He highlights IASIOS accreditation as a key step in ensuring high-quality interventional oncology services, recognizing hospitals that integrate patient-centred care with advanced, minimally invasive treatments.
CIRSE Clinical Practice Survey: Patient safety and quality improvement in IR
Interventional News
In this article, Andreas Mahnken (University Hospital Marburg, Germany) highlights key findings from the CIRSE Clinical Practice Survey on patient safety and quality improvement in interventional radiology. The survey revealed strong engagement, with over half of respondents having direct patient access, 77.3% using safety checklists, and 68.1% participating in quality improvement activities. CIRSE is using these insights to enhance clinical practice support, including through the International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS).
Jack Jennings, IASIOS Accredited Centre, interview with Interventional News
In response to the question “How will IASIOS benefit your practice?” Jack Jennings from Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University said “Our quality and safety office was very excited to be a part of IASIOS. The application process educated us on some deficiencies and we have already begun making modifications in our patient workflow.”
Unifying IO globally: IASIOS reports first US-accredited centre
Interventional News, Issue 93
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University became the first centre in the USA to achieve IASIOS accreditation. In an interview with Interventional News, they relay that the accreditation has strengthened bonds with physicians from international IASIOS centres. The article dives into the development and importance of IASIOS, with quotes from Steering Board members and the Council.
Survey: Compliance With IO Accreditation Standards
Dr Murat DokDok and Dr Huseyin Tugsan Balli evaluated Turkish IRs doctors in an e-survey based on the core criteria from IASIOS Standards of Quality Assurance. Discover their study results in the published article in the Cureus, The Journal of Medical Science. 34 IR doctors responded to the questionnaire, five questions, consisting of 34 articles using 5 points Likert scale. The more experience they have in IR, the more compliance they have with IASIOS criteria.
IO recognition in Australia and New Zealand – Dr. Nick Brown
Interventional News
In an interview with Interventional News, Prof. Nich Brown, an IASIOS Council Member from the Accredited facility I-Med, The Wesley Hospital, emphasized how IOs face challenges getting a seat at Multidisciplinary meetings and how the IASIOS accreditation improves IO recognition.
