More than 1,200 oncologists and allied healthcare professionals will learn and network with cancer specialists from around the globe at the upcoming UAE Cancer Congress in Dubai.

The event takes place from October 29 to 31 at the InterContinental Hotel Festival City.

The participants will discuss the latest cancer research, guidelines, developments and showcase best practices from regional and international institutions viz, MD Anderson USA, Tata Memorial Hospital and other leading institutions from India, Korea, Singapore, Australia, etc.

Al Noor Hospitals Group and Gulf International Cancer Center are the presenting sponsor, supporting the meeting for the last two years. Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital - Ras Al-Khaimah is participating this year as a main partner sponsor and American Hospital is supporting the meeting as healthcare partner sponsor.

Dr Jaewoong Lee, deputy of Oncology Center of Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital - Ras Al-Khaimah said: “We are very delighted to participate as a Main Partner of UAE Cancer Congress. This is a great opportunity to share a commitment to medical science education, research and excellence of clinical service with our alliances. UAE Cancer Congress makes an attention to cancer treatment between national clinical researchers and looks forward to helpful patient care in the UAE.”

The conference will be covering current leading topics on multi-disciplinary cancer treatments including breast, lung, stomach, head & neck, blood and other key areas. The congress will also feature presentations on the study of the spread and control of cancer, early diagnosis, reducing cancer risk and cancer treatment.

Peter Makowski, CEO of the American Hospital Dubai also said: “As exclusive Healthcare Partner to the UAE Cancer Congress 2015, the American Hospital Dubai will play a full and active role in supporting this important event which focuses on a vital clinical area in which the hospital has built substantial expertise within Dubai’s world class healthcare hub.”

“Our physicians and staff will participate as faculty and speakers in the scientific and academic programs; the hospital will also present the full portfolio of comprehensive services available in the Cancer Care Center, which opened in 2005.

“Our multidisciplinary team provides advanced diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, including chemotherapy and the only radiotherapy department in Dubai. The Center treats up to 50 cancer patients, adults and children, every day,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service