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Cancer in the Arab World.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Al-Shamsi, Humaid O.
Other Authors: Abu-Gheida, Ibrahim H., Iqbal, Faryal., Al-Awadhi, Aydah.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2022.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Acknowledgment
  • Contents
  • About the Editors
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • 1.1 Background
  • 1.2 Cancer Profile in the Arab World: An Overview
  • 1.3 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 1.4 Current Circumstantial Analysis
  • 1.5 Oncology Care in the Arab World
  • 1.5.1 Role of Cancer Registries
  • 1.5.2 Functionality of Oncology Societies in the Arab Region
  • 1.6 Cancer Control Framework Recommendations
  • 1.7 Cancer in the Arab World Book
  • 1.7.1 Book Structure
  • 1.8 Closing the Gaps in the Cancer Care System
  • 1.9 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 2: General Oncology Care in Algeria
  • 2.1 Algeria Demographics
  • 2.2 Cancer Statistics in Algeria
  • 2.2.1 Cancer Incidence in Algeria
  • 2.3 Oncology Care in Algeria
  • 2.3.1 National Cancer Control Plan 2015-2019
  • 2.4 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 2.5 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 2.5.1 Cervical Cancer
  • 2.5.2 Breast Cancer
  • 2.5.3 Colorectal Cancer
  • 2.5.4 Prostate Cancer
  • 2.6 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 2.7 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 2.8 Treatment
  • 2.8.1 Medical Oncology
  • 2.8.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 2.8.3 Surgery
  • 2.8.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 2.8.5 Survivorship Track
  • 2.8.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 2.9 Research and Education
  • 2.9.1 Clinical Trials and Research
  • 2.9.2 Scientific Publications
  • 2.9.3 Training and Education
  • 2.9.4 Paramedical Training
  • 2.10 Cost Effective Cancer Care
  • 2.11 Challenges and Advantages
  • 2.11.1 Access to Innovative Treatments
  • 2.11.2 Cancer Care
  • 2.12 The Future of Cancer Care in Algeria
  • 2.13 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: General Oncology Care in Bahrain
  • 3.1 Bahrain Demographics
  • 3.2 Cancer Statistics in Bahrain
  • 3.3 Oncology Care in Bahrain
  • 3.4 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 3.5 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 3.6 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 3.7 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 3.8 Treatment
  • 3.8.1 Medical Oncology.
  • 3.8.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 3.8.3 Surgery
  • 3.8.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 3.8.5 Survivorship Track
  • 3.8.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 3.9 Research and Education
  • 3.9.1 National Tumor Board (NTB)
  • 3.10 Cost-Effective Cancer Care
  • 3.11 Challenges and Advantages
  • 3.12 The Future of Cancer Care in Bahrain
  • 3.13 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: General Oncology Care in Egypt
  • 4.1 Egypt Demographics
  • 4.1.1 Population
  • 4.1.2 Regions
  • 4.1.3 Economy
  • 4.1.4 Government
  • 4.1.5 Life Expectancy
  • 4.2 Cancer Statistics in Egypt
  • 4.3 Oncology Care in Egypt
  • 4.3.1 Liver Cancer
  • 4.3.2 Breast Cancer
  • 4.3.3 Bladder Cancer
  • 4.4 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 4.4.1 Liver Cancer
  • 4.4.2 Bladder Cancer
  • 4.5 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 4.6 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 4.6.1 Anti-Schistosomiasis Campaigns
  • 4.6.2 Anti-HCV and HBV Campaigns
  • 4.7 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 4.7.1 Imaging
  • 4.7.2 Molecular Testing
  • 4.7.3 Cytogenetics and Genetic Testing
  • 4.8 Treatment
  • 4.8.1 Medical Oncology
  • 4.8.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 4.8.3 Surgery
  • 4.8.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 4.8.5 Survivorship Track
  • 4.8.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 4.9 Research and Education
  • 4.10 Cost-Effective Cancer Care
  • 4.11 Challenges and Advantages
  • 4.12 The Future of Cancer Care in Egypt
  • 4.13 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: General Oncology Care in Iraq
  • 5.1 Iraq Demographics
  • 5.2 Cancer Statistics in Iraq
  • 5.3 Healthcare System in Iraq
  • 5.4 Oncology Care in Iraq
  • 5.5 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 5.6 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 5.7 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 5.8 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 5.8.1 Imaging
  • 5.8.2 Laboratory
  • 5.8.3 Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetics
  • 5.9 Treatment
  • 5.9.1 Medical and Radiation Oncology
  • 5.9.2 Medical Oncology
  • 5.9.2.1 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • 5.9.3 Radiation Therapy
  • 5.9.4 Surgery.
  • 5.9.5 Pediatric Oncology
  • 5.9.6 Survivorship Track
  • 5.9.7 Palliative Care Track
  • 5.10 Research and Education
  • 5.10.1 Research
  • 5.10.1.1 The Iraqi Regional Comparative Breast Cancer Research Project
  • 5.10.2 Education and Training
  • 5.10.2.1 Local Education and Training
  • 5.10.2.2 International Collaborations and Country Program Frameworks
  • 5.11 Cost-Effective Cancer Care
  • 5.12 Challenges and Advantages
  • 5.13 The Future of Cancer Care in Iraq
  • 5.14 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: General Oncology Care in Jordan
  • 6.1 Jordan Demographics
  • 6.2 Cancer Statistics in Jordan
  • 6.3 Healthcare System in Jordan
  • 6.4 Oncology Care in Jordan
  • 6.5 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 6.6 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 6.7 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 6.8 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 6.9 Treatment
  • 6.9.1 Medical Oncology
  • 6.9.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 6.9.3 Surgery
  • 6.9.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 6.9.5 Survivorship Track
  • 6.9.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 6.10 Research and Education
  • 6.11 Cost-Effective Cancer Care
  • 6.12 Challenges and Advantages
  • 6.12.1 Medical Tourism in Jordan
  • 6.13 The Future of Cancer Care in Jordan
  • 6.14 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7: General Oncology Care in Kuwait
  • 7.1 Kuwait Demographics
  • 7.2 Cancer Statistics in Kuwait
  • 7.3 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 7.3.1 Part 1: Ubiquitous Risk Factors: Where Does Kuwait Stand?
  • 7.3.2 Part 2: Other Kuwait-Specific Risk Factors
  • 7.4 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 7.5 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 7.6 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 7.6.1 Specialized Laboratory Services
  • 7.7 Treatment
  • 7.7.1 Medical Oncology
  • 7.7.1.1 Malignant Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
  • 7.7.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 7.7.3 Surgery
  • 7.7.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 7.7.5 Survivorship Track
  • 7.7.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 7.8 Research and Education
  • 7.9 Challenges and Advantages.
  • 7.10 The Future of Cancer Care in Kuwait
  • 7.11 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 8: General Oncology Care in Lebanon
  • 8.1 Lebanon Demography
  • 8.2 Cancer Statistics in Lebanon
  • 8.3 Healthcare System in Lebanon
  • 8.4 Oncology Care in Lebanon
  • 8.5 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 8.6 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 8.7 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 8.8 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 8.8.1 Imaging
  • 8.8.2 Laboratory
  • 8.8.3 Cytogenetics and Medical Genetics
  • 8.8.4 Molecular Diagnostics
  • 8.9 Treatment
  • 8.9.1 Medical Oncology
  • 8.9.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 8.9.3 Surgery
  • 8.9.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 8.9.5 Survivorship Track
  • 8.9.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 8.10 Research and Education
  • 8.11 Cost-Effective Cancer Care
  • 8.12 Challenges and Advantages
  • 8.12.1 Facilities Providing Cancer Care
  • 8.12.2 Treatment Availability
  • 8.13 The Future of Cancer Care in Lebanon
  • 8.14 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9: General Oncology Care in Libya
  • 9.1 Libya Demographics
  • 9.2 Cancer Statistics in Libya
  • 9.3 Healthcare System in Libya
  • 9.4 Oncology Care in Libya
  • 9.5 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 9.6 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 9.7 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 9.8 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 9.8.1 Imaging
  • 9.8.2 Laboratory
  • 9.9 Treatment
  • 9.9.1 Medical Oncology
  • 9.9.1.1 Advanced Treatments
  • 9.9.1.2 Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • 9.9.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 9.9.3 Surgery
  • 9.9.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 9.9.5 Survivorship Track
  • 9.9.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 9.10 Research and Education
  • 9.10.1 Research
  • 9.10.2 Education and Training
  • 9.11 Cost-Effective Cancer Care
  • 9.12 Challenges and Advantages
  • 9.12.1 Medical Tourism in Libya
  • 9.13 The Future of Cancer Care in Libya
  • 9.14 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10: General Oncology Care in Mauritania
  • 10.1 Mauritania Demographics
  • 10.2 Cancer Statistics in Mauritania.
  • 10.3 Healthcare System in Mauritania
  • 10.4 Oncology Care in Mauritania
  • 10.5 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 10.6 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 10.7 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 10.8 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 10.9 Treatment
  • 10.9.1 Medical Oncology
  • 10.9.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 10.9.3 Surgery
  • 10.9.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 10.9.5 Survivorship Track
  • 10.9.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 10.10 Research and Education
  • 10.11 Cost-Effective Cancer Care
  • 10.12 Challenges and Advantages
  • 10.13 The Future of Cancer Care in Mauritania
  • 10.14 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 11: General Oncology Care in Morocco
  • 11.1 Morocco Demographics
  • 11.2 Cancer Statistics in Morocco
  • 11.3 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 11.3.1 Tobacco
  • 11.3.2 Alcohol
  • 11.3.3 Obesity
  • 11.3.4 Other Risk Factors
  • 11.4 Cancer Screening Programs
  • 11.5 Cancer Prevention Programs
  • 11.6 Cancer Diagnosis
  • 11.7 Treatment
  • 11.7.1 Medical Oncology
  • 11.7.2 Radiation Therapy
  • 11.7.3 Surgery
  • 11.7.4 Pediatric Oncology
  • 11.7.5 Survivorship Track
  • 11.7.6 Palliative Care Track
  • 11.8 Research and Education
  • 11.8.1 Research
  • 11.8.2 Education
  • 11.9 Cost-Effective Cancer Care
  • 11.10 Challenges and Advantages
  • 11.11 The Future of Cancer Care in Morocco
  • 11.11.1 Quality Improvement
  • 11.11.2 Information Systems
  • 11.12 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 12: General Oncology Care in Oman
  • 12.1 Oman Demographics
  • 12.2 Cancer Statistics in Oman
  • 12.3 Healthcare System in Oman
  • 12.4 Oncology Care in Oman
  • 12.4.1 Access to Cancer Care services
  • 12.4.2 Multi-sectoral Efforts to Prevent and Control Cancer
  • 12.4.3 National Oncology Center: The Royal Hospital
  • 12.4.4 Other Cancer Centers
  • 12.4.5 National Cancer Registry
  • 12.4.6 Community Obligations
  • 12.4.7 The Cancer Care Plan
  • 12.5 Cancer Risk Factors
  • 12.6 Cancer Screening Programs.
  • 12.7 Cancer Prevention Programs.

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