The Center paid great attention to activate the role of the social worker at the clinical/medical level, a service that distinguishes the Center due to its commitment to providing integrated care for cancer patients.
Malnutrition is a significant concern in the context of cancer care, an issue that extends far beyond mere weight loss. Although the term “malnutrition” often evokes images of extreme emaciation and declining scales, its impact on individuals grappling with cancer is a multifaceted problem that encompasses more than just the numbers on a scale. Malnutrition in cancer care settings is a complex issue characterized not only by weight loss but also by the depletion of vital nutrients, deterioration of overall health, and its profound influence on treatment outcomes and the well-being of patients. Irrespective of the malnutrition definition, it’s consistently associated with poorer outcomes, including extended hospital stays and an increased risk of readmissions within 30 days. This article delves into the intricate nature of malnutrition in cancer care settings and underscores the critical need for a comprehensive approach in addressing this issue.
In a mission to prevent malnutrition among cancer patients the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center (SQCCCRC) has organized the second edition of Malnutrition Awareness Week last (please state the date) It also aims in improving malnutrition assessment and diagnostic tools.
What do you know about hepatocellular carcinoma in Oman?
Approximately 60 cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were detected in Oman in 2019, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Health, while the actual number is higher. Approximately 85% of HCC cases occurs in the presence of damaged liver parenchyma including chronic viral hepatitis B, fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis which has many causes itself. While 15% of HCC cases occurs in normal liver.
SQCCCRC in collaboration with Portsmouth Hospital University Trust – UK, has conducted a three-day training on ALERT® course attended by twenty-nine staff of the Center of which, twelve became certified trainers.
Training and Academic Development Department at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre (SQCCCRC) organized a training program in Project Management Professional (PMP). The program aims to enhance the technical staff’s skills in managing processes and professional projects within the Centre.
On occasion of the Gynecological Cancer Awareness month, the Gynecological Cancer Program team at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center (SQCCCRC) organized an online webinar, titled “Integrated care of gynecological Cancers”.
Gynecological Cancer Awareness month is observed throughout the world in the month of September, with the aim to raise awareness about the common, but often neglected cancers. Gynecological cancers accounts for the 5th most common form of cancer.
The SQCCCRC, represented in the GU Programme, organized an awareness-raising event entitled “Screening and reassurance”, with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of early cancer detection in increasing the effectiveness of treatment and reducing late-stage detection.
A lot of people get a bit apprehensive when they hear the word “nuclear medicine”, mainly because they associate it with more sinister and historic events, like nuclear explosions and weapons, however the reality is far from that.
Genetic counsellors are specialists with expert knowledge in human genetics, counselling and health communication skills. They work as part of a team, usually with medical specialists such as clinical geneticists, oncologists, surgeons etc.
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