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Breast Cancer Symposium at Saleem Memorial Hospital

In an inspiring gathering of expertise and experience, Lahore’s oncology community recently came together for a significant event aimed at enhancing breast cancer treatment management. Originally planned as an awareness session, the event quickly expanded into a full-fledged symposium, featuring prominent figures from the oncology sector.

An esteemed panel including Dr. Zeba Aziz, Dr. Abbas Khokhar, Dr. Huma Majeed, Dr. Misbah Masood, Dr. Abubaker Shahid, Dr. Asma Rashid, and Dr. Abdullah Javaid Bukhari graced the event and made it a success by giving their talks and having a panel discussion. Two cases were discussed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and oncology (INMOL) hospital team by Dr. Bushra Ayyaz & Dr. Zohair A Chohan. Panel discussion was very informative and healthy. Dr. Awais Amjad Malik presented a talk who is a Surgical Oncologist and working as Assistant Professor of Surgery at Services Hospital Lahore. 

Dr. Taskheer Abbas, Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Saleem Memorial Hospital, shed light on the state-of-the-art facilities available at their center. He detailed the capabilities of their high-energy LINAC equipped with a 6-degree freedom couch, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), and Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT) technology, alongside a dedicated Computed Tomography (CT) simulator. The chemotherapy department, designed with aseptic areas featuring Laminar air flow systems, underscores the comprehensive care the facility provides in treating all types of cancer.

The event drew more than 80 participants from various esteemed institutions such as Shaukat Khanum, INMOL, Jinnah Hospital, and Combined Military Hospital (CMH), marking it as a milestone in collaborative cancer care and education. This symposium not only fostered a shared understanding of innovative cancer treatments but also highlighted the collaborative spirit within Lahore’s medical community, driving forward the mission to offer the best care to those in need.