About Breast Cancer - Facts and Figures about the Prevalence of Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer continues to be the most common form of cancer that affects women and the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
- Incidence rates are higher in developed countries (greater than 80 per 100,000) than in most of the developing countries (less than 40 per 100,000).
- On the other hand, the range of mortality rates in developed regions is much less (approximately six to 19 per 100,000) because of the more favorable survival of breast cancer.
- Observed improvements in breast cancer survival rates in more developed regions have been attributed to the introduction of population-based screening using mammography and the systemic use of adjuvant therapies and evolution of surgical management.
- According to 2004 studies the Arab population has an estimated size of 301,227,000 pepole, living in 22 countries cross North Africa and West Asia, including the Middle East.
- Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease in women from Arab populations, comprising 14 to 42 percent of all tumors,
- Data from the Gulf Center for Cancer Registration show that Bahrain had 53.4 cases of breast cancer per 100,000 women per year, followed by Qatar (48.2 per 100,000 per year), Kuwait (46.6 per 100,000 per year), United Arab Emirates (22.8 per 100,000 per year), Oman (17.5 per 100,000 per year), and Saudi Arabia (14.8 per 100,000 per year).
- From 2000 to 2010 the population of Qatar has increased from 744,483 to 1,696,563 and, at the same time, the incidence rates of breast cancer has increased from 45 per 100,000 in 2003 to 2007 to 56 per 100,000 in 2008 to 2011.
- Qatari patients accounted for 32 percent of all the diagnosed breast cancers in females in Qatar. The prevalent age group, between both Qatari and non-Qatari patients, was 40 to 50 years old (36 percent of all affected women).
About the Conference 2015
This conference is being held to mark the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to promote medical knowledge, and share information amongst professionals working in the the field.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified breast cancer screening as a major goal in public health initiatives.
The optimal care of patients with breast cancer is rapidly changing as a result of advances in all aspects of patient care, There is an increasing focus on providing multi-disciplinary care for patients with complex diseases such as breast cancer through the use of integrated teams of professionals representing the relevant treatment modalities, including surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic medical interventions.
The conference program is designed to offer comprehensive range of sessions including the latest developments in breast cancer patient care in the Middle East and worldwide.
Our main objective is to explore current research and clinical experiences in breast cancer care within the region to share experience and future development of collaborative work including prevention, early detection, local and systemic treatment.
- The aims of this conference are to: Share the latest findings and information on breast cancer patient care and facilitate best practice knowledge .
- Share information about up-to-date research, practical programs and models of breast cancer care.
- Share experience and future development of collaborative work including prevention, early detection, local and systemic treatment ,
- Highlight the role of multi-disciplinary care for patients with complex diseases in improving health care outcomes and increasing patient satisfaction
During this conference will there be dedicated Radiotherapy mini symposium and asuvivorship workshop will be conducted by Dr.Don Dozion
