Overview
Ain Wazein Medical Village (AWMV) has been active in the domain of early detection, screening, evaluation and treatment of cancer since 2009 and has established among its medical services a chemotherapy unit that performs an average of 2,200 sessions per year, with an increase of 7% to 10% yearly. Yet, every cancer type requires a specific treatment regimen that encompasses one or more modalities such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy; while patients whose cancers are no longer responding to treatment have the right to the optimal palliative care, in a dedicated cancer patient friendly environment.
Indeed, cancer patients have the right of access to no less than a center of excellence in oncology services, and that is our motif for establishing the Oncology Medical Center at Ain Wazein Medical Village. In fact, the most common types of cancer we face at our medical compound are Breast Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Lung Cancer and Colon Cancer, which have a high survival rate if detected early.
The planned Oncology Medical Center at AWMV will be a multidisciplinary center with a constructed area of 3,295 square meters, and will enclose a nuclear medicine unit for diagnosis of cancer, a radiotherapy unit for treatment, a chemotherapy unit of 8 ambulatory beds for one-day chemotherapy, an oncology unit of 10 beds for sick patients in need of admission and a palliative care unit with 10 rooms of single beds in order to palliate the patients’ unpleasant symptoms within a confidential environment that respects their dignity and rights. In addition to that, dedicated gardens and green spaces will be designed for the comfort and healing of our patients and their families.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Hematology and Oncology
Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of blood-related disorders. The Hematology and Oncology Division aims to ensure adequate diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow up on cancer patients and improve their quality of life.
The clinical activity of the Chemotherapy Unit at AWMV includes:
- Screening
- Early diagnosis
- Counseling and consult services
- Chemotherapy preparation and administration
- Inpatient administration
- Palliative care
- Patient and Family Education
- Social and Psychological Support
AWMV’s highly qualified hematology and oncology team is committed to deliver the best treatment to the patient in a multidisciplinary work environment.
Physicians
| Name | Specialty | Clinic hours |
| Dr. Abir Al Ahmadieh | Oncology | Monday: 14:00-15:30 Wednesday: 14:00-15:30 |
| Dr. Jawad Makarem | Oncology | Monday: 11:00 – 14:00 Thursday: 11:00 -17:00 |
| Dr. Wajdi Daou | Oncology | Monday: 09:00 – 11:00 |
Radiation Oncology
Ain Wazein Medical Village (AWMV) has opened since February 2019 the Radiotherapy Department to provide complete cancer care with an emphasis on administering carefully focused radiation that minimizes exposure to healthy tissue. AWMV has installed ELEKTA – VERSA HD Linear Accelerator intended to treat cancer tumors with intense radiation delivered quickly, precisely, and with extreme accuracy. High energy X-rays are tailored to the tumor to reduce its size and eliminate any cancer cells that may be present.
The Department of Radiation Oncology at AWMV also uses the most cutting-edge treatment planning (Monaco®) and information management software (MOSAIQ®) to provide an integrated network for quick, effective radiation planning and treatment that helps minimize long wait times and offers a secure radiation treatment to our patients. 3D-Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Respiration Gated radiation (using Active Breathing Coordinator “ABC”) therapies are among the most recent innovations in radiation oncology that are offered at AWMV.
We obtained the Monaco® software and the Monte Carlo calculation system to calculate the dosimetry for our patients, allowing us to give our treatment plan a very precise dosimetry. Our ability to contour the target with great precision is made possible by the contouring software’s ability to perform elastic fusion between various imaging modalities. The software can also perform a biological optimization to ensure that the prescribed radiation dose was correctly administered.
Elekta linear accelerators aims to increase access to high-precision, individualized treatments for more patients by combining integral precision with straightforward, effective processes.
Elekta linacs are more than just a piece of equipment; they are a complete treatment solution. The industry-leading radiation treatment planning and review software, extensive quality assurance tools, and wide range of servicing options will help you make the most of the linac.
At Ain Wazein Medical Village we aim to offer our cancer patients professional and individualized care.
For more information, please call the Radiation Oncology at Ain Wazein Medical Village at +961 5 502416 or +961 5 502417 ext. 5950.
Physicians
Dr. Abdel Karim Termos