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(2010), "Jordan - Arab, European oncologists to consult on cancer treatments", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 23 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2010.06223fab.012
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Jordan - Arab, European oncologists to consult on cancer treatments
Article Type: News and views From: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Volume 23, Issue 6
Keywords: Cancer treatment and management, Healthcare training and development, Medical research, Healthcare developments
Jordanian and Arab oncologists joined their European counterparts in St Moritz, Switzerland to discuss the latest developments in cancer treatment.
Sami Khatib, a senior consultant clinical oncologist, said the First Arab-Euro Congress seeks to increase cooperation between Arab and European oncologists regarding training and developments in cancer treatment.
“This conference will allow significant exchange of opinions and experiences between experts in cancer diagnosis and treatment”, he noted, adding that the congress will also pave the way for greater cooperation between Arab and European institutions and universities.
Khatib, who chaired the congress, added that participants representing various sectors will also discuss international methods of cancer treatment and compare them with regional ones.
The four-day conference also tackled the latest research in genito-urinary, head and neck, colorectal, gynaecological, non-small cell lung, early breast cancer and gastro-intestinal non-colon cancers.
Among other important issues discussed was cancer of unknown primary origin, the diagnosis when metastatic cancer is found but the place where the cancer began – the primary site – cannot be determined.
According to Khatib, the field requires greater research, adding that in some cases, the part of the body where cancer cells are first formed help doctors decide on the best treatment.
He underlined the importance for Jordanian oncologists to stay updated on the developments in the field as cancer cases in the Kingdom are on the rise.
Around 4,000 new cancer cases are registered annually in the Kingdom, a figure expected to increase to 8,000 by the year 2020 and 20,000 by 2050, according to health experts.
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