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Being diagnosed with cancer is a challenge. Promise us, you'll always remember: you are BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, SMARTER than you think, and twice as beautiful as you'd ever imaged.

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About Cancer

Know more about different cancer types

The State of Kuwait has been targeting to eliminate cancer, and it shows in our commitment to enhance cancer care service and comprehensive educational programs to enable our patients & their families to join the fight to end cancer.

Screening Programs

Screening & Early diagnosis

The State of Kuwait stressed the importance of developing awareness on the environmental causes of some cancers, and strategic interventions within national action plans to address the harmful effects on health. Kuwait has successfully implemented the National Program for Early Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer and the early diagnosis program for breast cancer among women.

Our Partners

The Ministry Of Health in the State of Kuwait collaborates with other entities to provide clinical expertise to Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) and strengthen cancer service delivery at the KCCC. Through this collaboration, KCCC offers our patients an access to the best internationally-certified cancer services, while ensuring continuous improvement of cancer care in Kuwait. We also focus on improving nursing and physician education, health administration and information technology. We continue to expand our experience internationally while developing systems and innovative approaches that would benefit our patients.

For Experts

Doctor's Guide

Doctor's Guide will show all medical oncologists what to look for in a practice, how to provide a high class medical service, and how to integrate the decision support tools into the daily practice.

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قسم طب الأورام
Medical Oncology

98944785

قسم العلاج الاشعاعي
Radiation Therapy

98943084

قسم أمراض الدم
Hematology Department

55876714

قسم جراحة الأورام
Surgical Oncology

98944807

الصيدلية
Pharmacy

96735242

قسم الأشعة التشخيصية
Radiology Department

98944746

قسم الطب النووي
Nuclear Medicine

98944794

العلاج الطبيعي
Physical Therapy

98945546

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أرقام التواصل عن طريق الواتسآب
WhatsApp Numbers
قسم طب الأورام
Medical Oncology

98944785

قسم العلاج الاشعاعي
Radiation Therapy

98943084

قسم أمراض الدم
Hematology Department

55876714

قسم جراحة الأورام
Surgical Oncology

98944807

الصيدلية
Pharmacy

96735242

قسم الأشعة التشخيصية
Radiology Department

98944746

قسم الطب النووي
Nuclear Medicine

98944794

العلاج الطبيعي
Physical Therapy

98945546

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Once diagnosed with cancer, you will have a lot of questions about your condition and about the treatment. When you meet your healthcare provider, talk about your diagnosis and treatment, ask questions about anything you don’t understand. As you start getting more information about your diagnosis, you will learn that there are many effective treatment options and many places you can turn to for help and hope.

Sure, you are part of the team, keep your own list of questions to ask your healthcare provider.

About diagnosis

  • What is my specific diagnosis?
  • Have you treated other patients with my type of cancer?
  • Where is the cancer located?
  • What are my treatment options?
  • What is the recommended treatment?
  • How long does this kind of treatment usually last?
  • What are the possible side effects of treatment?
  • Should I get a second opinion?
  • What stage is my cancer and what are the different types of stages?
  • If something unexpected comes up, who should I call?
  • Who can I talk to about insurance questions?
  • What’s the best time to call you if I have a question?

General questions

  • What are the risk factors for this disease?
  • Is this type of cancer caused by genetic factors? Are other members of my family at risk?
  • What lifestyle changes—such as diet, exercise, and rest—should I make to be healthy before, during, and after treatment?
  • Where can I find more information about this type of cancer?

Understand your symptoms

  • What are some common symptoms of this type of cancer?
  • How can I prevent or manage them?
  • What are the treatment options for my symptoms?
  • Will certain activities make my symptoms worse?
  • What should I do if I notice new symptoms or if existing symptoms worsen?

Know your clinical stage

  • What is the stage of the cancer? What does this mean?
  • Has cancer spread to my lymph nodes or any other parts of my body?
  • How is staging used to help decide the best type of cancer treatment?
  • What is my chance of recovery?

Goals of treatment and expected outcome

  • What are the goals for this treatment?
  • What if my symptoms feel worse during treatment?
  • How will it be given? Will I need to go to the doctor’s office or hospital to get my treatment, or will I get medication I can take at home?
  • How often will I receive treatment, and for how long?
  • What are the possible benefits and risks of this treatment?
  • How much will my treatment cost?
  • Who can I talk to about financial assistance?
  • If I have questions during my treatment and my doctor is not available, who can I ask? For example, is there a nurse, social worker, or other specialist available?
  • Will I be able to continuing working while undergoing treatment?
  • Will my appearance change – for example, will I lose my hair?
  • What will be energy levels be like during treatment?
  • Should I avoids certain foods or have a certain diet while undergoing treatment?
  • Will this treatment affect my fertility?

About the treatment options

  • About surgery
  • About chemotherapy
  • About targeted therapy
  • About immunotherapy
  • About hormonal therapy
  • About radiation therapy
  • About nuclear therapy

Support services

  • What support services are available to me? To my family?
  • May I contact you or the nurse if I have other questions?
  • Whom should I call with questions or concerns during non-business hours?
  • Can you recommend a social worker to help locate support services?
  • Where can I find resources for children? For teenagers? For young adults? For older adults?
  • If I'm worried about managing the costs of cancer care, who can help me?
  • Who handles health insurance concerns in your office?

Follow-up care

  • What is the chance that the cancer will come back? Should I watch for specific signs or symptoms?
  • What long-term side effects or late effects are possible based on the cancer treatment I received?
  • What follow-up tests will I need? How often will I need them?
  • How do I get a treatment summary and survivorship care plan to keep in my personal records?
  • Who will be leading my follow-up care?
  • What survivorship support services are available to me? To my family?

Complementary and alternative therapies

  • Is the therapy or treatment safe for me?
  • Is it suitable for my cancer or symptoms?
  • What are the benefits that can be expected from this therapy?
  • What are the risks?
  • What are the possible side effects?
  • Do the benefits outweigh the possible harms?
  • Can I use the therapy along with other treatments?
  • Will it interact with food, alcohol or other prescription drugs?
  • Will this therapy interact with my cancer drugs or other cancer treatments?
  • Will this therapy interfere with laboratory tests my cancer doctor has ordered?
  • How is the therapy given?
  • How long do I take the therapy?
  • How will I know if it is working?
  • How much does the therapy cost? Is it covered under my healthcare plan? If not, why not?
  • What are the qualifications of the person offering the therapy? Is the person a member of a recognized association that outlines certain standards of practice will be followed?
  • Will the therapy affect my ability to have conventional treatment in the future?
  • Is the therapy part of a clinical trial?
  • Where can I find reliable information about the therapy or other complementary and alternative therapies?

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