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    Pakistani doctor drops $650,000 bill of cancer patients in US, says it's a Christmas gift

    03 Jan 2021

    Dr Omar Atiq, who founded a cancer clinic in 1991 in Pine Bluff in the US state of Arkansas, sent out a notice to his patients just days before Dec.25 saying "the clinic has decided to forego all balances owed to the clinic by its patients,” according to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

    UAE’s charity group launches Zakat campaign for needy cancer patients

    05 Apr 2023

    The campaign aims to encourage individuals from all walks of life to contribute to the fight against cancer and ease the economic distress faced by patients.

    Hollywood legend Jeff Bridges diagnosed with cancer, lymphoma

    20 Oct 2020

    US film star Jeff Bridges announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer that starts in the body's infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes.

    Sheikh Sultan inaugurates 11th edition of Pink Caravan Ride in Sharjah

    04 Feb 2023

    Coinciding with World Cancer Day, the annual awareness campaign, under the theme ‘Powered by You,’ will travel across the seven emirates between Feb.4 and Feb.10, 2023, offering free screenings and raising awareness on breast cancer.

    UAE launches updated scientific guidelines for breast, cervical, and colon cancer

    10 Nov 2023

    These guidelines, based on the latest international practices, aim to enhance the efficiency of health workers, provide superior preventive and curative services to cancer patients, and raise awareness about the critical importance of early detection.

    Indians donate hair on World Cancer Day

    05 Feb 2020

    More than 30 women and young children, both boys and girls, donated their hair to make and distribute wigs for cancer patients at an event hosted by the Consulate General of India in Dubai, in association with Hair for Hope India, on Tuesday to mark the World Cancer Day. Many others also pledged to donate their hair towards the cause.

    Emirates International Colorectal Congress discusses new options to boost healthcare in UAE

    26 Feb 2024

    The conference attracted participants from different countries to discuss a wide range of topics related to Robotic Surgery, Anastomotic, Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Proctology, Rectal Cancer...

    Jordanian fashion designer spreads hope by creating timeless trends while fighting cancer

    16 Nov 2020

    Jordanian fashion designer Ghada Zada, who is also a breast cancer patient, spreads hope and positivity with her work.

    Friends of Cancer Patients bring cheer to many in UAE

    09 Feb 2024

    As a leading advocate for cancer awareness and support, FOCP played an instrumental role in this important week, with multiple initiatives that reinforce efforts to raise awareness and support patients, survivors and their families.

    British medics laud world-first treatment as 13-year-old girl is cured of leukaemia

    12 Dec 2022

    Alyssa received base-edited cell therapy, making her the first person in the world to have her leukaemia treated with 'universal' CAR T-cells that had been pre-manufactured from a healthy volunteer donor.

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