Welcome to

Kuwait Oncology Conference

05-06 December 2025 - Waldorf Astoria Kuwait

We invite you to the Kuwait Oncology Conference that brings together experts from all over the globe to share their knowledge and expertise, and delegates from all medical and allied health specialties to learn more about this fast-growing field of oncology.

The event aims to provide a range of up to date, evidence-based guidance on how to anticipate and manage problems associated with cancer and its treatment.

The conference is aimed at medical trainees, clinical nurse specialists, GPs, oncologists, general physicians, emergency physicians, research nurses, acute oncology nurses, palliative care professionals, allied health professionals (such as radiographers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dieticians), and any others working within supportive oncology.

Chairperson

Welcome Note

Welcome to Kuwait Oncology Conference, an international conference that brings together experts, researchers, educators, and students from around the world to share their experiences and exchange knowledge in oncology and treatments of cancer.

Our upcoming conference will be held on 05-06 December 2025 at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, and will feature a range of sessions, including keynote speeches, panel discussions on topics covering early and advanced stages of GI Cancers, Thoracic Cancers, Breast Cancers and Genitourinary Cancers.

Our aim is to create a collaborative and stimulating environment that encourages networking, idea-sharing, and knowledge transfer between participants.

At this conference, participants will enjoy a diverse range of activities that are designed to engage and inspire you. You will have the opportunity to learn from prominent speakers, participate in interactive discussions, and discover new trends and technologies that are shaping the future.

We invite you to join us at the conference and take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with peers, and advance your career. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Dr. Sadeq Abuzolouf

Radiation Oncologist
Kuwait Cancer Control Center
Ministry of Health
Conference Chairperson

Topics

  • Early and advanced stages of GI Cancers
  • Thoracic Cancers
  • Breast Cancers and Genitourinary Cancers
and others

Target Audience

  • Oncologists
  • Medical Professionals
  • Cancer Researchers
  • Clinical Researchers
  • Nurses
  • Radiologists
  • Palliative Care
  • Surgeons specializing in oncology
  • Allied Health Professionals
08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Session 1: Early-Stage GI Cancers

Chairpersons: Dr. Abdulsalam AlNajar & Dr. Ashraf Hamed

09:00 - 09:20
Early gastric and GEJ ca treatment approach
Dr. Yousef AlHasan
09:20 - 09:40
Liver resection/locoregional approach in liver metastatic colorectal cancer evidence and guiding strategy
Dr. Yousef AlMuhanna
09:40 - 10:00
cTDNA in stage II and III. Colon cancer
Prof. Bassim AlBahrani
10:00 - 10:20
Borderline resectable BTC, what’s new
Dr. Bader Almutairi
10:20 - 10:40
Q&A and Panel Discussion
10:40 – 13:00
Prayer Break
Session 2: Early-Stage Lung Cancer

Chairpersons: Dr. Abdulaziz Aljassim

13:00 – 13:20
Locally Advanced Lung Cancer: Redefining the Role of Radiotherapy in the Immunotherapy Era
Dr. Hamdy Sakr
13:20 – 13:40
SBRT for Early-Stage Lung Cancer: Reforming Standard of Care
Dr. Ahmed Bushehri
13:40 – 14:00
Bridging the Gap: Optimizing Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Strategies in NSCLC
Dr. Muath AlNassar
14:00 – 14:20
Updates in bispecific antibodies (Janssen)
Dr. Emad Dawood
14:20 – 14:40
Q&A and Panel Discussion
14:40 – 15:00
Break
Session 3: Early-Stage Genitourinary Cancers

Chairpersons: Dr. Rania Hussain

15:00 – 15:20
Surgical approaches in the management of localized renal cell carcinoma
Dr. Abdullatif Al-Terki
15:20 – 15:40
Tri-modality radical therapy in the management of muscle invasive bladder urothelial carcinoma: updates
Dr. Yasser Hassan
15:40 – 16:00
Immuno and Targeted therapy in the management of post-nephrectomy non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma: updates
Dr. Mohammad Ashoor
16:00 – 16:20
Q&A and Panel Discussion
16:20 – 16:40
Break
Session 4: Early-Stage Breast Cancers

Chairpersons: Dr. Khalid AlKhalidi

16:40 – 17:00
De-escalation of axillary management from surgical point of view
Dr. Ous Alozairi
17:00 – 17:20
New updates in management of early stage HER2 +ve breast cancer
Dr. Faisal Al-Terkait
17:20 – 17:40
Current standard in management of early-stage TNBC
Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Tourah
17:40 – 18:00
New algorithm of adjuvant treatment in early-stage HR +ve HER-ve breast cancer
Dr. Anwar Alnouri
18:00 – 18:20
Q&A and Panel Discussion/Closing Day One
Session 5: Metastatic Lung Cancer

Chairpersons: Dr. Muath AlNassar, Dr. Ahmed Bushehri

09:00 - 09:20
Evolving Treatment Landscape in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC: From Targeted Therapy to Combination Strategies Astrazeneca
Dr. Ahmed Allehebi
09:20 – 09:40
Molecular Oncology in Motion: New Horizons for Driver-Positive Lung Cancer
Dr. Abdulaziz Aljassim
09:40 – 10:00
Navigating First-Line Immunotherapy Strategies in Metastatic NSCLC
Dr. Abdulrahman Zar
10:00 – 10:20
Limited- and Extensive-Stage SCLC: Evidence Updates and Evolving Standards of Care (Amgen)
Dr. Hassan Jaafar
10:20 – 10:40
Q&A Panel
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30
Opening Ceremony
Session 6: Metastatic Breast Cancers

Chairpersons: Dr. Anwar AlNouri and Dr. Faisal AlTerkait

11:30 – 11:50
Role of adjuvant local breast irradiation in era of targeted treatment
Dr. Thomas George
11:50 – 12:10
Current standards in treatment of HR +ve HER-ve Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dr. Maha AlSendi
12:10 – 12:30
Changes to the Treatment Algorithm of HER2 +ve Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dr. Mae AlGhawas
12:30 - 12:50
Management of Endocrine therapy related adverse events: A Palliative care perspective
Dr. Wafa Abduljawad
12:50 – 13:00
Q&A Panel
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
Session 7: Metastatic Genitourinary Cancers

Chairpersons: Dr. Maryam AlOtaibi, Dr Yasser Hasan

14:00 – 14:20
Hormonal therapy in the management of metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer: updates
Dr. Mustafa Barakat
14:20 – 14:40
Radical radiation in the management of metastatic prostate cancer: updates
Dr. Mohammed Hassan
14:40 – 15:00
New IO combinations in metastatic RCC
Dr. Sulaiman AlSaadi
15:00 – 15:20
Role of palliative care in GU cancer patients
Dr. Amina AlAnsari
15:20 – 15:40
Q&A Panel
15:40 – 16:00
Break
Session 8: Metastatic GI Cancers

Chairpersons: Dr. Karim Ben Kaddour, Dr. Niveen Saad

16:00 – 16:20
Metastatic gastroesophageal cancer mdt approach
Dr. Rashad Salama
16:20 – 16:40
Colorectal Cancer, updates (Merck)
Dr. Amro Shaban
16:40 – 17:00
Advanced hepatobiliary cancers, new horizon
Dr. Ali AlJubran
17:00 – 17:20
Novel therapis in Metastatic Colon Cancer
Dr. Yusuf Masters
17:20 – 17:40
HIPEC/Cytoreductive surgery in mCRCs; evidence, controversies and clinical realities
Dr. Ali AlSaffar
17:40 – 18:00
Q&A Panel
18:00
Closing Remarks & CME Certificate Distribution

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Event Venue

05-06 December 2025, Waldorf Astoria Kuwait