World Cancer Day marked

PESHAWAR: The Oncology Department at Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH), Peshawar, marked World Cancer Day with a special event highlighting the importance of patient-centered care.

This year’s theme, “United by Unique,” emphasized by the World Health Organisation (WHO), underscores the uniqueness of each cancer patient’s journey and the need for tailored treatment approaches.

Speaking at the event, Dr Muhammad Tariq, head of the Oncology Department, highlighted the department’s achievements. “KTH Oncology is the only postgraduate training center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) dedicated to preparing future oncologists and cancer specialists. We serve as a major referral center for both hematological and solid organ malignancies,” he stated.

World Cancer Day at KTH served as a reminder of the ongoing battle against cancer and the need for continued support, research, and policy reforms to enhance patient care in the region.