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As part of Ain Shams University’s leading role in supporting scientific research, continuing medical education, and the exchange of international expertise in the field of cancer treatment, Ain Shams University hosted a series of specialized international scientific conferences, including the 18th International Conference on Breast Cancer, Gynecological Cancers and Cancer Immunotherapy (BGICC), the 6th International Conference on Lung Cancer, and the 12th IGILUC Conference on Liver, Digestive System and Urinary Tract Cancers, with broad participation from local and international experts.

As part of Ain Shams University’s leading role in supporting scientific research, continuing medical education, and the exchange of international expertise in the field of cancer treatment, Ain Shams University hosted a series of specialized international scientific conferences, including the 18th International Conference on Breast Cancer, Gynecological Cancers and Cancer Immunotherapy (BGICC), the 6th International Conference on Lung Cancer, and the 12th IGILUC Conference on Liver, Digestive System and Urinary Tract Cancers, with broad participation from local and international experts.

This took place in the presence of Prof. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, and under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Ali El Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ain Shams University Hospitals.

The event was attended by Prof. Mohamed Awad Tag El-Din, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Health Affairs, and Prof. Ghada Farouk, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with a number of university leaders, former ministers and university presidents, and a select group of senior specialists in the field of cancer treatment.

Prof. Hisham El-Ghazali, Professor of Oncology and Director of the Egypt Center for Medical Research at Ain Shams University, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Presidential Initiative for Women’s Health, and President of the International Society for Breast and Gynecological Oncology, explained that the three conferences included more than 400 scientific lectures and 30 specialized workshops in various fields of diagnosis and treatment of tumors, with the participation of more than 130 international speakers, and about 25 international scientific organizations and societies, including European, American and African societies, the World Health Organization for Cancer Research, and the Union for International Cancer Control.

He stressed that this scientific momentum reflects Ain Shams University’s position as a leading regional platform for transferring and localizing the latest global practices, as the scientific sessions focused on Precision Medicine, the role of genetic and molecular analysis in choosing the most appropriate treatment for each patient, in addition to the latest advanced treatment protocols, and the integration of targeted therapies, immunotherapy and modern radiotherapy techniques, which contributes to improving response rates and raising the quality of healthcare provided to cancer patients.

At the International Lung Cancer Conference, participants discussed the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, focusing on the role of innovative therapies, particularly targeted therapy and immunotherapy, which have dramatically improved treatment outcomes, especially for patients in advanced stages. The conference also reviewed the latest global recommendations for early detection programs and emphasized the importance of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) imaging as an effective tool for improving cure rates and reducing mortality.

The Lung Tumor Conference concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Egyptian Cancer Society and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), aimed at strengthening scientific and educational cooperation and supporting research and training programs in accordance with international standards.

During the IGILUC conference, Prof. Osama Hatta, Professor of Interventional Radiology at Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, President of the Egyptian Society of Interventional Radiology, and President of the 12th International Conference on Liver, Gastrointestinal, and Urological Tumors, emphasized that interventional radiology has become a cornerstone of cancer treatment, having successfully provided precise and effective treatment solutions for complex cases that were previously difficult to manage.

This came during the activities of the international conference, which witnessed broad participation from various medical specialties involved in the treatment of gastrointestinal, liver, and urological tumors. Interventional radiology occupied a central position within the scientific program, confirming its growing role in the cancer treatment system.

Prof. Osama Hatta also explained that the conference included intensive scientific training over two days in the field of interventional radiology, with the participation of a large number of international experts from America, Europe, and Asia, all of whom are internationally renowned pioneers in this specialized field.

The program included approximately 60 scientific lectures presented across eight sessions, featuring leading international scientists alongside Egyptian experts specializing in interventional radiology.

His Excellency noted that one of the key topics addressed in the conference sessions was the treatment of complex and intractable liver tumors, for which there were previously no effective treatment options. A new technique based on arterial injection of radioactive particles, one of the latest treatment methods in this field, was presented.

In this context, the conference hosted Dr. Riyadh Salem, a world-renowned American expert and pioneer in this field, along with a number of other international experts.

He added that the role of interventional radiology is not limited to treating malignant tumors, but extends to common benign conditions. The conference discussed the latest techniques in treating benign thyroid enlargements and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

At the conclusion of the IGILUC conference, several international and scientific cooperation agreements were signed. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Egyptian Society of Interventional Radiology, headed by Dr. Osama Hatta, and the Chinese Society of Interventional Radiology, in the presence of the president of the Chinese Society, who participated as a keynote speaker at the conference.

Another cooperation agreement was signed between the Egyptian Society of Interventional Radiology and the Egyptian Cancer Society, with the aim of supporting scientific research, training, and the exchange of expertise in the field of oncology treatment.

His Excellency emphasized that these partnerships represent a significant step towards strengthening Egypt's regional and international standing in the field of interventional radiology, and transferring the latest global expertise and technologies to serve patients.

For the first time, the conference featured a live broadcast from Japan of an advanced workshop on gastrointestinal endoscopy, showcasing the latest techniques used in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal tumors in their early stages without the need for surgical intervention.

Primary liver cancer (HCC) also received special attention, with discussions focusing on the latest treatment strategies according to disease stage. The successful Egyptian national efforts to eliminate hepatitis C virus and their role in reducing liver cancer incidence rates were also highlighted.

During an extensive panel discussion, the Minister of Health emphasized that holding these conferences under the theme "She is the World" reflects the priority given to women's health as a fundamental pillar of national health security. He commended the role of Egyptian universities, particularly Ain Shams University, in supporting evidence-based health policies and presented the Egyptian "lighthouse model" as a leading example for low- and middle-income countries.

At the conclusion of the events, Prof. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar was honored in recognition of his prominent role in supporting cancer prevention and early detection programs, and in developing the healthcare system for oncology patients in Egypt. This came amidst widespread praise for the pivotal role played by Ain Shams University in supporting scientific research and serving the healthcare community in Egypt and the region.