One of the most advanced and well established
cancer centers in the Western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for
the diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases since 1985.
Management of breast, prostate, colo-rectal, head and
neck cancers, malignant lymphomas, esophagus, central nervous system, lung, uterus, cervix, ovary,
testicles and bladder cancers etc..., is carried out in the center. In
addition, palliative treatment for the advanced and metastatic cases is
also delivered.
At the center, two 'Varian" linear accelerators are
available for radiation therapy, together with a simulator and laser
equipment which help to pinpoint the exact site and encompass the actual
extent of the cancer. Custom Cerrobend blocks are used to protect nearby
normal tissues, and ensure the proper management of each case according to
the most up-to-date techniques of treatment in radiotherapy. High dose
rate (HDR) brachytherapy machine is available.
HDR brachytherapy machine allows local treatment of tumors with sparing of surrounding normal
tissues. Treatment is done on an outpatient basis. This is the first and most experienced center in the Kingdom and the Middle East.
All types of modern chemotherapy, immunotherapy and target therapy
drugs are available
and used according to the most updated international protocols.
Major extensive and reconstructive surgery for cancer of Gastro-intestinal
tract,
urinary tract, male and female reproductive systems, soft tissue sarcomas and head
and neck tumors is also available.
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Management of breast, prostate, colo-rectal, head and
neck cancers, malignant lymphomas, esophagus, central nervous system, lung, uterus, cervix, ovary,
testicles and bladder cancers etc..., is carried out in the center. In
addition, palliative treatment for the advanced and metastatic cases is
also delivered.
At the center, two 'Varian" linear accelerators are
available for radiation therapy, together with a simulator and laser
equipment which help to pinpoint the exact site and encompass the actual
extent of the cancer. Custom Cerrobend blocks are used to protect nearby
normal tissues, and ensure the proper management of each case according to
the most up-to-date techniques of treatment in radiotherapy. High dose
rate (HDR) brachytherapy machine is available.
