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Collaboration of Arab oncology societies / centers
to build regional expertise in cancer treatment and care
Jamal Khader, MD Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Member, UICC Board of Directors King Hussein Cancer Center
Amman-Jordan
The Cancer Burden in the World
World 2012
14.1 million new cases (12.7 millions Globocan 2008) 8.2 million deaths (7.6 millions Globocan 2008) 32.6 million living with cancer Estimation for 2030: 26 million new cases & 17 million deaths
# The big opportunity is 30 - 40% of cancers are preventable
( Prevent the preventable, Treat the treatable, Palliate incurable ) Globocan 2012
LMIC + 60% HIC + 20%
Cancer Incidence in Jordan
Cancers among Male Jordanian 2012
Site Frequency
1 Lung 292
2 Colorectal 282
3 Urinary Bladder 217
4 Prostate 198
5 Lymphoma 177
6 Leukemia 129
7 Brain, Nervous system 101
8 Larynx 89
9 Stomach 86
10 Kidney 85
Cancers among Jordanian Females 2012
Rank Cancer No
1 Breast 994
2 Colorectal 285
3 Thyroid 158
4 Lymphoma 150
5 Uterus 121
6 Leukemia 114
7 Ovary 87
8 Lung 79
9 Brain, Nervous system 66
10 Pancreas 51
King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) Only Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Region
MISSION:
• Provide state-of-the art comprehensive cancer care .
• Provide access to education, training, public awareness and research
• With the highest ethical standards and quality of care
• Approximately 75% of Jordanian patients • 25 % patients are non-Jordanian ( Different Arab countries )
Accreditations
Highly Accredited on International Standards First JCI Accreditation in Jordan in 2006 and
re-accredited Other accreditations include:
• Disease Specific Accreditation (DSC) for Oncology Program
• College of American Pathologists (CAP) • Higher Council for Healthcare
accreditation- Jordan (HCAC) • Magnet ( Nursing )
KHCC
A Model for International & Regional Scientific Collaborations
Affiliation / Collaboration with Regional & International Cancer Centers
# Regional • NCI Cairo, Egypt
• Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem, Palestine
• American University of Beirut, Lebanon
# International • St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital ,USA
• Hospital for Sick Kids, Canada
• MD Anderson Cancer Center (sister institution )
• Lombardi Cancer Center of Georgetown University ,USA
• Moffitt Cancer Center, USA
Collaborations
Activities:
Faculty Exchange visits
Capacity building :
# Residency & Fellowships # Advanced training # On-site training Educational Materials exchange Telemedicine & videoconferences
• Consultations • Establishing new clinical programs ( smoking cessation, Advanced
RT techniques, surgical techniques, BMT etc… )
Joint Conferences & Symposia
Research
KHCC & NCI-Cairo GI MDCs Joint meeting
KHCC & NCI-Cairo Joint Pediatric Day
(Mammography Fundamentals of Quality Imaging Workshop)
Telemedicine
Used on a regular basis (weekly and monthly)
• Case reviews and discussion
• Training workshops
• Online presentations
• Helps Keep regular and constant communication and update with affiliates
as well as international expertise
• Also used for administrative meetings ensuring efficient communication
with international Affiliates
KHCC & Hospital for Sick Kids ,Toronto
Online presentation & Videoconferencing
Clear imaging quality allowing for detailed case discussion
Monthly Teleconference between Radiation Oncology Depts., KHCC & LCCC
KHCC & LCCC monthly telesenergy meeting
Monthly Teleconference between Radiation Oncology Depts., KHCC & LCCC
Research & Publications
Residents photo (Jordanian & Non Jordanian )
Conclusion
Impact of the Regional & International Collaborations
Help in knowledge/technology transfer & capacity building
Coordinate efforts for cancer control
Strengthen networking and sharing knowledge
Providing evidence based clinical care
Research collaboration
Making a difference goes Hand-in-Hand with working together!
Thank you