Arabic version of Cancer Atlas launched

sharjah — The Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP) has launched the Arabic version of the second edition of the Cancer Atlas in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

The Cancer Atlas collates research and cancer data from 184 countries and combines the findings into a comprehensive guide that illustrates the global cancer landscape. It highlights non-communicable diseases in general and cancer in particular.

The Cancer Atlas also provides a comprehensive global overview of information about the psychological effects of cancer on patients and their families, associated risk factors, methods of prevention and measures of control. It also features three main chapters dealing with risk factors, burden of cancer and taking action.

His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, signed the first copy of the Cancer Atlas at FoCP’s booth at the Sharjah International Book Fair.

FoCP has prepared 500 copies of the Cancer Atlas that will be distributed to organisations dedicated to spreading cancer awareness.

The English version of the second edition of the Cancer Atlas was launched in 2014.

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