2015년 4월 19일 일요일

The first ‘Breast Cancer Symposium’ of Sheikh Khalifa Specialty hospital in RAK


The first ‘Breast Cancer Symposium’ of Sheikh Khalifa Specialty hospital was presented by Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH) in collaboration with Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), on 6th of Apr.

Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in females worldwide. Breast cancer rates are much higher in developed nations compared to developing ones and more common in elderly women.

The symposium focused on not only latest diagnosis but also surgical methodology and rehabilitation. 

Over 50 people in fields of academic research, industrial medicine, and pharmaceutical were attended In the conference, Prof. Dongyoung Noh of SNUH had a special lecture on the topic of ‘Surgical Approach to Breast Cancer’.


Dr. Noh, a seasoned doctor performing more than 1,000 surgeries yearly, is one of the leaders in breast cancer surgery techniques in the world. Also he has adopted an image navigation system for the cancer. He is the most respected breast surgeon in Korea. He has been published 180 articles in international peer-reviewed journal and honored with several International awards and recognitions including Forgarty International Fellowship Award, NIH, USA. 

The ‘Breast Cancer Symposium’ included various topics and discussions covering all the issues such as: Radiological Diagnosis for Breast Cancer, Molecular Imaging of Breast Cancer, Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer, Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer, Management of Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivor, and more.  

Dr. MyungWhun Sung, CEO of SKSH, said, “The conference was great experience to bring their depth of knowledge and to discuss all facet breast cancer in clinical research and treatment. SKSH plans to be held multidisciplinary conference regularly to make more opportunities of activating academia in UAE.” 

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