ECN News

After their visit to 57357’s premises: Two Egyptian American pain management specialists, Dr Joseph Ibrahim and Dr. Emad Attallah pledge ongoing support and express faith in a brighter future for Egypt and its children with cancer

Dr. Joseph Ibrahim is a consultant in vertebral column and back pain treatment and care in New Jersey. At a Coptic churches event in New Jersey, he met with Hospital 57357’s VP and was acquainted with Hospital 57357’s action in providing free quality care for Egyptian children with cancer. Touched by the work of this […]

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Thanks to Washington’s Coptic Community’s high turnout event and Ambassador Mohamed Tewfik’s attendance in support of ECN

A group of Egyptian American radiology Experts headed by Dr Sherif Yacoub, donate their efforts for the setting up of 57357’s future proton therapy On March 30, under the auspices of His Holiness Pope Twadros II, the Egyptian Americans community in Fairfax, Virginia held a luncheon to support Egypt Cancer Network 57357. Held in St. […]

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3 year old girl Malak says “thank you” to every donor who contributed to her survival

With your support, Malak, a two months baby with a tumor half her weight, is recovered from kidney cancer At 2 months of age, Malak weighed a mere 4 kg. Half of this weight was a tumor located on her adrenal gland. She was horribly weak when admitted to 57357 , accompanied by her distraught […]

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Thanks to ECN’s Supporters: 57357’s 18 months Blended Learning Program kicks off on schedule

57357’s new staff learning and development program was launched on January 20, 2014. Through this program, some 2000 workers and healthcare professionals of three 57357 affiliated institutions CCHE, CCHF, and AFNCI will be receiving benchmark practical academic knowledge via the blended and targeted training approach. This will result in improved delivery of healthcare services, new […]

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نقلا عن الموقع الرسمي لمؤسسة سرطان الأطفال 57357

شبكة مصر للسرطان فى أمريكا.. صورة رائعة للوفاء والانتماء.. و”الجدعنة المصرية”، وهى مؤسسة غير هادفة للربح أسسها أبناء مصر الأوفياء بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية لصالح دعم مستشفى سرطان الأطفال 57357 وتعريف العالم بهذا الصرح الطبى والعلمى الذى تفخر به مصر. وتقوم فكرة الشبكة على تقديم الدعم للمستشفيات المصرية الخيرية والمنظمات غير الربحية التى تعمل فى مجال […]

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57357 selected as partner center for Harvard Medical School's PPCR on line course

Committed to the advance of research, 57357 is the first center in Africa for the course’s promotion and administration.

Harvard Medical School’s “ Principles and Practices of clinical Research “ on-line course will be promoted and coordinated by 57357 which has signed an agreement to that effect in 2013 with Harvard’s prestigious medical school program for continuous education.

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Dr Mohamed El-Adma, an Egyptian emigrant to the U.S. : “57357 is a place where donors can see the fruits of their donation every day”

Dr Mohammed El-Adma is an Egyptian pharmacist, who is very faithful and loving to his country. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1988, but his homeland Egypt has never left his heart.

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RTKL delegation in Cairo to start 57357’s expansion design

In a recent development , a delegation from RTKL, the global architecture and urban design practice selected to plan and design Hospital 57357’s expansion,

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Volunteer of the Year: Psychology graduate Nourhan Gamal Younes Sollicited by Palliative care Head, Nourhan devotes half her volunteering time to the hopelessly sick

I have been told she is a godsend angel of mercy. Dr. Reda Samuel , palliative care unit head, often spoke about her devotion and compassion for his patients.

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ECN Sponsors CCHE 57357’s Blended Learning Program

57357’s new staff learning and development program was launched on January 20, 2014. Some 2000 workers and healthcare professionals of three 57357 affiliated institutions will be receiving blended and targeted training through this program; resulting in improved delivery of healthcare services, new possibilities for career enhancement, and the birth of a new generation of healthcare […]

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A special Thank You to Dr. Said Hilmy, sincere friend of 57357

We, the 57357’s management, staff and children with cancer extend a special message of gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Said Helmy, a great patriot who carries the love of his motherland Egypt and Egyptians in his heart. As we rejoice over the signing of the architectural design contract for the new 350 beds Green LEED […]

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57357 Recognizes ECN members on their Holiday Season Visit to the Hospital

ECN Members enthusiastic about 57357’s upcoming expansion, new L&D program and 57357’s role in connecting their children to Egypt This week, 57357 was blessed with the visit of four devoted and enthusiastic Egyptian American ECN volunteer members and their children. The group included Dr. Eng. Said Hilmy, president of IDS Group (architectural structure and design […]

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Mohamed wins his battle against bone cancer and prepares to fight courageously lung metastases

“I was only 11 years old when I first came to 57357 and much too young to understand how distressing this disease is.  However, there have also been some fun times, as I went through my treatment with the help of my physicians, and the friendly nurses and volunteers”, said Mohamed Ashraf, a 13 year […]

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7 year old 57357 patient Belal: “I will treat children for free as the hospital does”

 “In the past, being a cancer patient meant no hope – you were going to die soon. Today 70% of 57357’s children with cancer are getting cured ”  -Belal’s treating physician With his pronounced lisp, caused by the gap in his teeth, 7 year old patient Belal attracts your attention.  Belal lives seven hundred kilometers away from Cairo, in the beautiful […]

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ECN Orlando Chapter’s first fundraiser: Pulling resources for 57357’s capacity expansion

Following the launch of ECN’s chapter in Orlando in 2013, a fundraising event in favor of Hospital 57357 was organized on Saturday, Nov.09, 2013  in presence of the Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S. , Mr Mohamed Tawfiq The celebration was attended by a large number of members of the Egyptian community in the U.S., who all praised the Hospital’s humanitarian […]

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ECN plays major role in sponsoring 57357’s expansion into a Heath Sciences Campus

Renowned global architecture firm, RTKL, to design the campus Thanks to ECN’s firm belief in the worthiness and inevitability of this important expansion, the network initially agreed to fund the architectural design of 57357’s new Health and Sciences Campus. Lately, it has been involved in sponsoring the release of the related RFP which was effectively […]

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ECN’s Los Angeles Second Annual Ramadan Fundraiser: Overwhelming Pride over 57357’s Achievements

ECN’s current focus is on finding resources for 57357’s expansion. Egypt Cancer Network 57357 & AFNCI (ECN)’s Los Angeles Chapter held its 2nd annual Ramadan Fundraiser on July 20, 2013 at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Attended by many Egyptians and Arabs, the event left many guests more aware about ECN’s global initiative in support […]

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Mona wins her battle against cancer

  Mona Sayed Ahmed, is a very pretty 19 year old girl. Her smile is contagious , causing allthose looking to instantly smile as well. In 2011, she began her journey with chemo and radio therapy at 57357. She underwent many surgeries as a means of treating the tumor located beneath her right thigh bone. It was malignant […]

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With 57357’s volunteers, children with cancer can celebrate the Eid

During the days of Eid Al-Adha (the feast), volunteers gather at 57357 to play with the children, keep them company and celebrate the feast. One of the volunteers, Ahmed Abd El-Aziz says;  “My best days ever are when I spend the feast with the children at 57357. After finishing the feast’s prayer in the early […]

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Egypt Cancer Network (ECN) Supports a Major 57357 and AFNCI Staff Learning and Development Program

57357’s Restructured Training Department Program to be launched end of October With a new title, “learning and development L&D “and a new slogan” we learn …we cure”, 57357’s training department is undergoing a major face-lift operation and launching a massive staff training program. Egypt Cancer Network 57357&AFNCI (ECN), Hospital 57357’s non-profit fundraising affiliate in the […]

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57357 Takes The Lead in Cancer Awareness and Prevention Egypt Cancer Network 57357 & AFNCI (ECN) Co-funds a Major Cancer Awareness Campaign in Egypt

Rooted in 57357’s mission is its commitment to promoting cancer awareness, early detection and prevention as a demonstration of its social responsibility towards the community. Since its inception, the 57357 institution embarked on setting up a comprehensive cancer awareness program in collaboration with Hospital 57357’s   research department headed by Dr Samira Ezzat. “Recent global […]

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In the Name of Humanity, 57357 Transcends Borders, Saving the Life of a Beautiful 8 Month Old Nigerian Baby Boy

When it comes to a new-born baby diagnosed with a dreadful disease like cancer, there is no distinction between Egyptian and non-Egyptian. They are all equals, they are all our babies. Ahmed is a beautiful eight month old Nigerian baby boy. From the first moment you see him, he captivates you with his pure, innocent […]

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Prevailing instability in Egypt should not be in the way of supporting the Nation’s Progress

Egypt Cancer Network is a model organization to follow for channeling support to Egypt In his recent article published in Egyptian Newspaper,” El Shorouk” , renowned Egyptian American Economist Mohamed El Erian praises civil society’s endeavors namely U.S. based 501C3 Egypt Cancer Network founded in 2010 for being an on-going  channel of communication and support […]

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Another milestone for 57357 on the road of improving treatment protocols

“Outcome of Rhabdomyosarcoma in First Year of Life; Children’s Cancer Hospital-57357-Egypt” is the title of a recent study by a team of 57357 researchers and physicians. The research study was accepted for up-coming publication in the renowned Open Access journal Sarcoma. The study could impact the treatment path and outcome of infants in their first […]

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Al Azhar to sponsor a campaign in favor of 57357

During his visit to Hospital 57357, the Head of the religious institution Al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb, confirmed the willingness of Al-Azhar along with the Family House (Beit El Aila) and Dar El-Eftaa to support a campaign in favor of 57357. In a meeting with a 57357 delegation headed by the Hospital’s Board of trustees VP, Mr. […]

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