Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Introduces Dedicated Cancer Survivorship Clinic To Empower And Support Patients In Life After Cancer Treatment

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Empowering cancer survivors with bespoke, multidisciplinary care plans beyond their treatment journey

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of the PureHealth group, has today announced the launch of its Survivorship Clinic, a dedicated service to support cancer survivors as they navigate the complexities of life post-treatment.

The Survivorship Clinic marks a significant step forward in post-cancer care, addressing the holistic needs of patients by providing a supportive environment for recovery and rehabilitation. At the heart of the clinic is a commitment to a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together a team of experts including oncologists, internists, dietitians, physiotherapists, and psychologists.

Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi, chief medical officer at SSMC, said:“The opening of our Survivorship Clinic represents a key milestone in the expansion of our specialised oncology and clinical care services. It signifies our deep commitment to supporting patients beyond treatment and adds a meaningful new dimension to our comprehensive cancer care services. This also underscores our commitment to providing increasingly focused and personalised care for our patients. The clinic represents the pinnacle of multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that cancer survivors receive the highest standard of care, empowering them to thrive throughout their post-treatment journey.”

What truly sets the clinic apart is its dedication to a holistic, integrated patient journey, allowing patients to see multiple specialists in a single day. This approach streamlines care and fosters a cohesive healing process. Specialists meticulously address specialised dietary needs for optimal recovery, conduct future cancer risk assessments, provide age-appropriate cancer screenings, and in-depth psychological evaluation and interventions, as well as manage long-term chemotherapy side effects and cancer prevention in general.

Commenting on the new clinic, Dr. Aydah Al Awadhi, chair of the Haematology and Oncology Division and consultant medical oncologist, said:“With cancer survival rates continuing to rise, the need for dedicated survivorship care has never been greater. Studies have identified important benefits of cancer survivorship programmes, including improved physical, emotional, and social well-being, better management of late and long-term treatment effects, enhanced coordination of care, and increased adherence to health maintenance. Our Survivorship Clinic will offer a complete evaluation, extending far beyond routine oncology visits, which ensures a truly integrated and personalised approach for each patient.”

Acknowledging the deeply personal nature of each survivor's journey, SSMC is committed to delivering truly individualised care, tailored to meet the unique needs of every patient. Staying true to its mission, SSMC will endeavour to elevate the standard of cancer care, exceeding patient expectations at every turn.

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE offering the highest standards of medical expertise for the treatment of serious and complex conditions. Established in 2019, SSMC has 660 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, including a hybrid operating room and a 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit. Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 46 specialties, bringing advanced and trusted quality care closer to the UAE and the wider region.

About PureHealth:

PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 100+ hospitals, 300+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare as the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the Science of Longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world.

PureHealth's network comprises:

• SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
• SEHA CLINICS – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services
• Daman (The National Health Insurance Company) – The UAE's leading health insurer
• The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
• Rafed – The UAE's largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
• PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
• One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
• The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi's first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
• Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
• Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
• Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) – the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus
• PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems
• Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE's largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care

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