27
March
Postgraduate Centre, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre- Riyadh
Cancer is a major public health problem in developed and developing countries. It is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The global incidence of cancer was 14 million in 2012 and expected to rise to nearly 23 million by 2030. In Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region cancer incidence is expected to rise by 2 folds during next decade. Rapid improvement in healthcare together with the control of communicable diseases, increased life expectancy at birth, along with socioeconomic changes in modified lifestyles such as increased prevalence of tobacco use, decrease in physical activity and increased consumption of unhealthy foods resulted in increased incidence of cancer in the gulf region.
WHO reports that 40% of all cancers can be prevented, another 40% can be cured if diagnosed early and treated promptly. Therefore, fighting against cancer demands integrated approach between primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare. A significant challenge will be in providing workforce required to manage cancer with most countries in the region facing severe shortage of specialists including; oncologists, pathologists, radiotherapists, and personnel to operate other related services.
We aim at this conference to address local, regional, and global experiences on mass and opportunistic cancer screening programs in light of WHO recommendations in order to advance our knowledge and generate regional recommendations on cancer screening and early detection programs. The proposed three-day conference will be an opportunity for healthcare providers and cancer control experts, decision makers, economists, non-governmental organizations, and public activists to exchange their experience in cancer screening and detection as a significant tool in reducing economic and social burdens of cancer care in the Gulf region.
Conference Objectives:
Conference Slogan: “Cancer Screening and Early Detection: Time to Act”
For many decades healthcare policy makers, clinicians, researchers, as well as the general population have had long disputes on the importance of launching population-based versus opportunistic cancer screening programs from cost-effectiveness concerns to clinical and social importance.
Topics:
Speakers : Please visit the site www.gcccp.net
Who should attend:
Accreditation: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
For Registration and Fees:
For registration please contact the following: http://gcccp.net/?page_id=24
Organizers:
Activity Director:
Dr. Ali Saeed Al-Zahrani
Principal Clinical scientist / Senior Consultant
Executive Director, Gulf Center for Cancer Control and prevention
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre