The Radiation Oncology Department at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC), in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), held a specialized workshop focusing on advanced radiation therapy techniques for gynecological cancers. The event featured participation from a number of distinguished international experts.
Dr. Yasser Hassan, Head of the Radiation Oncology Department at KCCC, told Al-Anba that the workshop included specialists from the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, as well as experts from top European medical institutions. The sessions focused on cutting-edge technologies in radiation therapy, particularly Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy (IGB) and High-Dose Rate Interstitial Brachytherapy (HDRI).
The four-day workshop consisted of two days of scientific lectures and two days of hands-on clinical training. More than 100 professionals from related medical fields participated, gaining valuable experience and enhancing the skill levels of national healthcare staff in oncology.
A major highlight of the event was the successful completion of Kuwait’s first clinical case using interstitial brachytherapy, a high-dose interventional radiotherapy technique.
The procedure, performed on a patient with an advanced cervical tumor, lasted about 4 to 5 hours and was executed according to top international standards. This achievement is expected to improve treatment outcomes by delivering concentrated radiation directly to the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
Dr. Hassan expressed pride in this medical milestone, which places Kuwait at the forefront of adopting modern cancer treatment methods. He emphasized that this success reflects the ongoing cooperation with the IAEA and marks a significant leap forward in the country’s oncology services.
He concluded by reaffirming the commitment of KCCC to continue advancing treatment technologies and training national professionals in line with global best practices.
