ABOUT QNCS OUR MISSION NEWS GET INVOLVED QNCS PUBLICATIONS MEETINGS & CONFERENCES CONTACT QNCS       The Qatar Cancer Society is a national society whose main objective to control the cancer disease through public awareness, contribution in cleaning the environment and cooperation with the health authorities via bulletins, booklets, conferences, lectures and research studies. The society was formed in 1997 under the Patronage of his highness SH. Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, honorary president of the Qatar National Cancer Society and the Chairman is Dr. Khalid Bin Jabor Al Thani. The main purpose of the society lies in the fact that almost 70% of the cancer can be avoid and controlled by preventive measure, but nevertheless many citizens and residents die every year as a result of this hazardous disease. Its objectives include: • Proposing health policies and a comprehensive program for combating cancer. • Survey and quantify rates of occurrence and spread of the disease and the sequential effects on health, social and economic aspects of the community. • Propose recommendations and plans for prevention, such as campaign against smoking. • Coordination between all concerned with cancer therapy and follow up developments in other countries. • Convening of conference and seminars to increase knowledge of the disease with the participation of foreign experts. • Maintaining contacts with similar societies in the gulf and other countries as well as with the relevant international organizations to benefit from their experience and coordinates efforts in this field. • Comprehensive awareness programs in the media. • Give all possible support to cancer patients especially those in need. • Support research and publications on the subject and update information on the latest available treatment of the disease. Key personal of the general assembly