The initial assessment of Joint Commission International (JCI) for accrediting healthcare institutions revealed excellent progress of Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center SQCCCRC in its preparation to achieve the accreditation.
SQCCCRC performed the first prostatectomy using holmium laser The surgery team at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre has performed the first minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate using a holmium laser. Dr. Hilal Al Rashdi, Consultant of Urology Oncology said: “Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) treatment provides a lasting …
SQCCCRC has started receiving patients for Radioiodine (I131) Therapy The Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center has started receiving patients for Radioiodine (I131) Therapy, where 28 patients have received the therapy within two months. Dr Khulood Al Riyami, Nuclear Medicine Consultant and Section Head said: “Radioiodine (I131) …
More than 4,000 patients have received treatment at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center during its first year of operation under the supervision of national and international experts specialized in the treatment of cancerous tumors.
Basic life Support (BLS) course concluded at SQCCCRC Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center, represented by the Department of Education and Training, organized the first inhouse training program for the Basic life Support (BLS) course in collaboration with Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB). The program aims to train health care providers on management …
GY team discusses recent Advances in the Management of ovarian Cancer The Gynecology Oncology Program team at SQCCCRC organized a continuing Medical Education (CME), entitled “Recent Advances in the Management of ovarian Cancer”. The Webinar was a live event, attended by more than 75 participants from several countries, mostly Oman, and was accredited by the Oman medical Specialty board …
SQCCCRC conducts awareness session on bladder cancer As part of World Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre organised an awareness programme about the symptoms, causes and ways to prevent bladder cancer and distributed gifts to patients on this occasion. Dr Munjid Al Harthi, Consultant in Urological Oncology said: “Bladder …
First laparoscopic esophageal cancer surgery in Oman The department of surgery at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre (SQCCCRC) has successfully performed a minimally invasive esophagectomy surgery for esophageal cancer, laparoscopically, for the first time in Sultanate of Oman. The operation was carried out by a medical team of surgeons headed by …
Completion of Parenteral Nutrition Therapy course With more than 20 participants, the Department of Pharmacy, in cooperation with the Department of Training and Development, concluded the training course in parenteral nutrition PN therapy from an oncology perspective. The Course targeted Pharmacists, Physicians, and Healthcare Professionals who are interested in PN. The speakers presented an overview …
Initiatives for cancer patient In an effort to provide integrated services to patients, Holistic Care Department recently conducted a number of initiatives for cancer patients. Holistic Wellness program included Skin and beauty care, change your routine and supportive psychotherapy. Bashaer Al Muqbaliya, a social worker, said: “Caring for cancer patients requires integrated treatment program. This …
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