In a move that marks a qualitative shift in the regional healthcare sector, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Madinah has announced the launch of its first Radiation Therapy Center. As the first and only facility of its kind in Madinah, this center significantly enhances the quality of services provided to oncology patients and eliminates the need for them to travel outside the region for treatment.
This launch represents a significant milestone in bridging a therapeutic gap that patients have long faced. Previously, patients were forced to travel to other cities to receive radiation therapy, enduring the associated health, psychological, and financial burdens on themselves and their families.
The new center utilizes the latest radiation therapy technologies, featuring the Varian TrueBeam LINAC system. This advanced equipment enables the delivery of high-precision radiation beams to target cancerous tumors while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. Radiation therapy is utilized in over 60% of oncology cases, whether as a primary treatment, as an adjuvant therapy before or after surgical procedures, or in conjunction with chemotherapy. This ensures the highest levels of precision, minimizes side effects, and, in some cases, reduces the number of treatment sessions required.
The center serves a wide range of conditions, including breast, lung, prostate, brain, and head and neck tumors, as well as various other solid tumors, making it a comprehensive oncology treatment hub within the city.
The center is staffed by a specialized medical team in oncology and radiation therapy, possessing international expertise and employing a multidisciplinary approach. Physicians collaborate closely with radiologists, surgeons, and medical physicists to develop precise, personalized treatment plans for each patient, in accordance with the latest global protocols.
Dr. Nizar Khalifa, Executive Director of Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Madinah, emphasized that the launch of this center reflects Fakeeh Care Group’s commitment to providing advanced and integrated medical services that align with the highest international standards, placing patient comfort and quality of life at the forefront of its priorities.
He added, "Oncology patients in Madinah no longer need to travel long distances to receive radiation therapy. They can now receive advanced care close to their homes and loved ones, within a comprehensive medical environment that supports their treatment journey with confidence and peace of mind."
This initiative represents a significant qualitative addition that contributes to elevating the level of healthcare services in the region and enhancing opportunities for early diagnosis and effective treatment, positively impacting patients' quality of life and clinical outcomes.
