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 their families. Researchers and trainees in the medical fields (Cancer) and related specialties similarly benefit this medical vision of SQCCCRC.
Since its establishment in March 2022, the Creative Center Team (SQCCT) has organized activities and events to enhance employees’ internal communication. The goal is to provide them with a knowledge and skill-building experience that uplifts their competencies in the work environment, especially with recent graduates eager to contribute their scientific and life experiences and aspiring for broader opportunities for learning and contribution. Here are some highlights of what the team has accomplished during this period:
Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre (SQCCCRC), a prominent figure in cancer care, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the country: the Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) PSMA radionuclide therapy. This introduction expands its Theranostics Program, fundamentally reshaping the landscape of oncology treatment nationwide.
In conjunction with global efforts to raise awareness of cybersecurity, the Department of Informatics and Cybersecurity at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center (SQCCCRC) highlights these efforts by holding a Cybersecurity Day event.
The Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center (SQCCCRC) represented by the Interventional Radiology Unit has successfully proven Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) for Image-Guided Interventional Procedures (IGIPs), specifically for cancer patients in the Sultanate of Oman. This marks a significant step towards improving healthcare quality, ensuring the safety of patients and healthcare providers, and reducing unnecessary radiation exposure while keeping high-quality diagnostic and treatment procedures.
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.
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.
SQCCCRC Issues A Patient’s Treatment Journey Handbook The Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre (SQCCCRC) has outlined a systematic handbook that explains the patient’s treatment journey at SQCCCRC, such as the most important services that the patients can benefit from, and valuable instructions and/or directions that will help them during their treatment. The …
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