Saudi Arabia | The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a global not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers—is taking part in a two-day meeting at the Middle East North Africa (MENA)-NCCN Regional Coordinating Center, beginning January 10.
The MENA-NCCN Regional Coordinating Center is supported by the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. That office—directed by Dr. Kanan Al Shammari—has been working closely with NCCN to ensure quality guideline adaptation and knowledge exchange since 2014.
During the international meeting, experts from across the region will present new and updated NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®): MENA Editions, and select topics highlighting cancer advances, challenges, and opportunities in the MENA region.
The NCCN Guidelines® provide evidence-based expert consensus-driven recommendations for cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive care. NCCN Guidelines: MENA Editions tailor those best practices for unique local/regional circumstances.
“This gathering represents an important opportunity to continue integrating global cancer care standards with regional expertise, ensuring more equitable and effective treatment outcomes for people in the MENA region,” said Dr. Al Shammari.
“NCCN has a distinguished legacy of improving cancer care globally. We are pleased to work together to further the impact of medical advances so people with cancer and their loved ones can live better lives throughout our area.”
Specific NCCN Guidelines: MENA Editions that will be reviewed include those covering:
- Blood Cancers
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Genetics and Hereditary Risk for Breast, Ovarian, Pancreatic and Prostate Cancers
- Palliative Care
“We are so proud of this ongoing relationship with cancer care experts across the MENA Region,” stated Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN, who spoke during a session on the History of NCCN and its Global Impact.
“Over the years, we have published more than a dozen NCCN Guidelines specifically for the MENA region, which are applicable to approximately 65% of all adult cancer incidence here. That represents over 2,000 pages of clinical content being updated every two years.
“We are honored to be able to work together to empower the MENA oncology community to deliver high-quality cancer care, enhance scientific communication, and improve access for patients.”
The NCCN Global Program also features NCCN Guidelines that have been translated more than 270 times across 50+ different languages.
Published for PRNewswire on behalf of NCCN.
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