The second regional training course (RTC) organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan through Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH) NORI will commence here from Monday (today).
The title of this RTC is “Palliative Radiotherapy for Brain Metastases and locally advanced Head and Neck Cancers”.
Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute (NORI), a flagship cancer-care hospital running under the aegis of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), is hosting this IAEA RTC.
International delegates from nine IAEA Member States including Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Vietnam are participating in the event, said a news release. Director General (DG) Nuclear Medicine and Oncology (NM&O), PAEC, Dr. Ahmad Qureshi is expected to be the chief guest of the course inauguration ceremony.
The technical experts in the course will include Director NORI, Dr. Muhammad Faheem, Head Oncology and Radiology, Dr. HumeraMahmood; Consultant Clinical Oncologist ShaukatKhanum Cancer Hospital, Lahore, Dr. ArifJamshaid; Consultant Oncologist NCCI Karachi, Dr. AzherRasheed; RIHS, Prof. Dr Kamran of PIMS, Islamabad, Prof. Dr. AltafHussain; the Lead Country Coordinator of the IAEA Project, Director Department of Radiation Medicine, Quantum Science Technology Hospital Chiba Japan, Dr. MararuWakatsuki and the Course Coordinator NORI, Dr. RafiaToor.
Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital NORI is one of the 20 Atomic Energy Cancer Hospitals run by PAEC across the country. All these AECHs are equipped with the latest machines and techniques for diagnosis as well as therapy of the cancer disease and cater to more than 70% of the cancer patients of the country.
NORI has successfully achieved several milestones in the recent past and has successfully adopted more advanced and evolving cancer treatment practices across the world.
The Institute is the only public sector cancer care hospital in Pakistan that is equipped with the most advanced treatment facilities including Cyberknife and True Beam Linear Accelerator and is providing state-of-the-art treatment that meets the International Standards.
The hospital treats and manages all types of cancers, irrespective of the stage.Participants from all over the country will also join the event. The event would cover various aspects of palliative radiotherapy for brain metastases and locally advanced head and neck cancers including different practices across the world, radiotherapy treatment protocols, types of machines and facilities available, contouring and planning techniques used, case discussions and expert opinions.
The practical aspects of this educational activity include hands-on training sessions on contouring, treatment planning, dosimetry and quality assurance. The regional training course will continue for four days.
