(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar has welcomed the call of Algeria for holding a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Ministers Council of the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), as an important step to activate the joint Arab action.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar's hope that the upcoming meeting would revive the AMU in order to achieve the objectives set forth in its founding treaty, which would contribute to closer ties between member states and realise the aspirations of their peoples. (QNA)
More than 81%survival rate in prostate cancertreatment
The survival rate of prostate cancer from 2013-2015 in Qatar was 81.8% which was relatively high and reflects the improved therapies and the high-quality diagnostic and treatment services provided to cancer patients.
According to statistics released by the Qatar National Cancer Registry from the Ministry of Public Health, there were 96 newly diagnosed cases of malignant prostate cancer in 2015 - of which 14 (15%) were Qatari and 82 (85%) were non-Qataris.
In support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Qatar's public health providers and their partners are continuing to raise awareness of all types of cancers including prostate cancer. They are aiming to educate people about the importance of early detection and the treatment options available in Qatar to reduce and ultimately eliminate this disease.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. However, if caught early and treated, survival rates can be increased as it can often be prevented with regular screening tests called serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) and follow-up care.
Dr Khalid al-Rumaihi, head of urology at HMC, said, 'HMC is committed to providing highly effective treatment and advanced cancer services to reduce the number of deaths attributed to all types of cancer including prostate cancer.
Catherine Gillespie, national cancer programme director at Ministry of Public Health said, 'One of the symptoms of prostate cancer is problems in urination including a slow or weak urinary stream or the need to urinate more often, especially at night. If men (especially men above 50) experience such a symptoms, they are advised to consult with their family physician by calling Hayyak-107 and scheduling an appointment at their health centre, noted Dr Shaikha Abu Shaikha, cancer programme manager, Primary Health Care Corporation. Qatar Cancer Society has launched ‘Our strength in our Health 'campaign to raise awareness about the most common cancers among men especially prostate and lung cancer.
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