US-Arab conference discuss cancer

The chairman of the Arab-US association for cancer and chairman of the scientific committee for the Arab-US conference recently concluded in Damascus, Dr. Philip Salem, expressed his pride in the scientific accomplishments realized during the conference, which is considered the largest in its kind in the history of the Arab world.

Salem said that the conference was at the highest scientific level in participation, with about 35 experts and wide participation from Syrian and Arab physicians.

Discussions centered on the most recent scientific researches and studies conducted on malignant diseases.

A special session was held to discuss health policy, especially regarding the importance of raising health awareness and developing the health programs.

Dr. Salem stated that the aim of the existence of a huge number of US physicians descending from Arab origin was to express their commitment to the causes of their nations and their complete readiness to serve their country and people.

He added that the best present they dedicate to their homeland is science and knowledge because they are the most important powers one can be armed with on the threshold of the 21st century.

He stressed the importance of scientific research in treating cancer, acknowledging that Syria has made big strides in this field.

The chairman of the tumors department at King Faisal's Hospital, Dr. Adnan Isat, said that Syria was chosen as a venue for the conference, as it enjoys an excellent level of organization and scientifically qualified physicians.