Welcome to Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center (University Medical City), where we work with the multidisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive cancer care. The international accreditation from Joint Commission International of Health facilities accreditation (JCI) for the Centre in June 2023 was a global certification of the Centre’s medical, research and training services’ quality.
April 1, 2024
The Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center in the Sultanate of Oman was established with a medical vision allowing cancer patients to receive specialized therapeutic services which are not limited to its patients (only) but extended to their families as well. This is a remarkable endeavor given to the Center’s patients together with …
March 28, 2024
Hajar Al-Hinai, Physiotherapist from the Holistic Care Department, SQCCCRC has significantly contributed to authoring a research chapter in the book “A Comprehensive Guide to Exercise Medicine,” authored by Dr. Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD, Internist and President of Hamasaki Clinic. The book was published by IntechOpen, a leading global publisher of Journals and Books within the fields …
March 27, 2024
A research study conducted at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care & Research Centre (SQCCCRC) discovered that certain genetic variants in the DPYD gene could predict severe toxicity reactions among Omani patients with gastrointestinal tumors, including neutropenia and diarrhea.
March 1, 2024
The Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center hosted the 2nd Scientific meeting of Omani Urology Society (OUS), titled “Genitourinary Malignancy Meeting, GUM”, The event focused on discussing the latest advancements in diagnosing and managing prostate, bladder, testicular, and kidney cancers.
April 1, 2024
When women undergo complete mastectomy as part of breast cancer treatment, they face significant physical and psychological challenges that may persist for many years even after completing their breast cancer treatments; this can significantly negatively affect their personal and social quality of life.
March 14, 2024
Management of gynaecological cancers require integrated multi-disciplinary care. Besides the gynaecological, medical and radiation oncologists, multidisciplinary management requires clinical nurse specialists, geneticists and counsellors, psychiatrists, palliative care specialists, clinical pharmacists, clinical nutritionists, and physiotherapists. Using the case study of a patient who underwent treatment at the SQCCCRC, we write to highlight the role and importance …
March 10, 2024
Imagine having the ability to look deep into our genetic code to uncover the secrets held within our DNA. This is no longer just a thought for the future, but a reality at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center (SQCCCRC) in Oman. Our dedicated research scientists have introduced a groundbreaking test that …
March is identified to raise public awareness of Colorectal Cancer and to highlight the importance of early detection. This cancer is the third most widespread type worldwide.
March is identified to raise public awareness of Kidney Cancer and to highlight the importance of early detection. It happens when kidney cells become cancerous and form a tumor by growing out of control.
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