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News & Resources
Health Care Professionals
Breast Oncology Online Education Series
This new series sponsored by the Partnership and produced by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, features experts providing the latest information about specific breast oncology topics:
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Medical Treatment Approaches,
presented by Vicente Valero, M.D., Professor, Breast Medical Oncology
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center -
Radiotherapy Treatment Approaches,
presented by Wendy Woodward, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology Treatment
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center -
Surgical Treatment Approaches,
Kelly Hunt, M.D., Professor, Surgical Oncology
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
UPDATE: Question & Answer Session Videos
Questions received by viewers of the educational sessions have been answered in video format by each speaker. To view these Q&A sessions, click on the specific presentation name listed:
- Medical Treatment Approaches,
by Dr. Valero - Radiotherapy Treatment Approaches,
by Dr. Woodward - Surgical Treatment Approaches,
by Dr. Hunt
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Risk Factors and Prevention,
presented by Banu Arun, M.D., Associate Professor, Breast Medical Oncology,
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center -
Staging and Diagnosis,
presented by Nuhad Ibrahim, M.D., Professor, Breast Medical Oncology,
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center -
Breast Imaging,
presented by Wei Yang, M.D., Associate Professor, Diagnostic Radiology,
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Questions received by viewers of the educational sessions have been answered in video format by each speaker. To view these Q&A sessions, click on the specific presentation name listed:
- Risk Factors and Prevention, by Dr. Arun
- Staging and Diagnosis, by Dr. Ibrahim
- Breast Imaging, by Dr. Yang
Webcasts
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Translating Evidence into Practice,
Dr. Benjamin Anderson, Director of the Breast Health Global Initiative, at the Pan Arab Cancer Congress in Cairo, Egypt
Training & Education
- Professional Education - Explore M. D. Anderson’s academic programs and educational resources.
- Cancer Publications - The Oncology Nursing Society provides publications for oncology nurses on patient care and new treatment approaches.
Regional Information
Explore regional information from Partner countries.
- Medical Text Adapted and Translated Into Arabic by Partnership – Available FREE from ONS and the Partnership; English Version Available for Purchase Via ONS Website - In collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society, the Partnership translated and adapted The Site-Specific Cancer Series: Breast Cancer, into Arabic. To order an electronic copy of the English version, please go to http://esource.ons.org/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=INPU0572
- Breast Cancer in Jordan - The Jordan Breast Cancer Program (JBCP) examines how breast cancer affects people in Jordan.
- Jordanian Cancer Statistics - The King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) provides statistics on caner rates in Jordan.
Palestinian Territories
In preparation for partnering with organizations in Palestine, the Partnership conducted a baseline assessment of breast cancer awareness and care in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. The resulting study, Baseline Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness and Care: West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem (PDF 63 MB), examines breast cancer from a variety of perspectives and includes information about the following topics:
- Incidence of breast cancer and stage of disease when identified.
- Availability and accessibility of breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and support services, including referrals for services within Israel and abroad, and current barriers to care for patients with breast disease including financial barriers.
- Level of community awareness of breast cancer and community resources available to help increase awareness.
- Feasibility of improving the continuum of care for breast cancer patients and expanding the US-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.