ECN News

ECN Sponsors CCHE Staff to Attend CERNER Health Conference and Visit St. Judes

ECN sponsored two of Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357’s (CCHE) staff, Operations Director Eng. Ayman Ibrahim and Pediatric Oncology Registrar Dr. Claudia Mousa, and to attend the Cerner Health Conference in Kansas City, Missouri from October 7-10, 2012. They then went on to visit St. Judes in Memphis, Tennessee as the second component of their […]

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A Bridge Between the USA and Hospital 57357

Hospital 57357 recently hosted “Research Day” with the American Board Certified Doctors for Egypt (ABCDE) and 256 attendees participated, mostly medical students, and recent graduates. Attendees connected with role-models, hospital staff and speakers such as Dr. Mona Mostafa and Dr. El Shinawy. One of the students, summed up the event best by saying “The most interesting […]

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Potential collaboration between 57357 and Alexandria’s Faculty of Medicine

Potential collaboration between 57357 and Alexandria’s Faculty of Medicine to Benefit a Larger Number of Children with Cancer The initiative was launched with the visit of Dr. Sherif Abou El Naga, VP for research, academic affairs, and outreach, last week followed by a reciprocal visit by a delegation of pediatric oncology physicians, surgeons and clinical […]

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Africa Unites to Cure Children with Cancer

Africa Unites to Cure Children with Cancer We are honored and pleased to announce the visit of twenty-three Ambassadors of Africa to Hospital 57357 this March. It is inspiring to see all the African Nations unite for a common cause: to provide treatment to children with cancer. The twenty-three African Ambassadors, headed by Ambassador Mona […]

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Egypt Cancer Network 57357 Wins a $15,000 USD Hyatt Community Grant from Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh and Hyatt Regency Taba Heights

Egypt Cancer Network 57357 is a proud recipient of a $15,000 USD grant awarded by Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh and Hyatt Regency Taba Heights. This award is part of Hyatt Community Grants, a philanthropic program that encourages Hyatt hotels around the world to identify and nominate local nonprofits for funding consideration through Hyatt Hotels […]

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Joint Research on Pediatric Brain Tumors Produces Significant Results

A joint research study on pediatric brain tumors between Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357 and Harvard Medical School affiliated Dana-Farber Children’s Hospital Cancer Center produced significant results. Scientists were able to identify mutations in BRAF, a major signaling molecule, and one of the most common abnormalities identified in pediatric low-grade gliomas. This project was conducted by combining samples from around the world. The […]

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Letter From a Father: Merna’s final gift to Children in Hospital 57357

Our gorgeous daughter Merna Madkour who suffered a rare type of bone cancer Merna was initially admitted to Hospital 57357 , as people in Egypt refer to Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357 . Treatment at Hospital 57357 is free and the number of spaces is limited. Understanding the tremendous needs for cancer treatment of many […]

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Superstars

Sparkling stars hold our gaze, they both inspire us and illuminate a path for us to follow. Last month, a number of stars descended on Children’s Cancer Hospital of Egypt 57357. All dedicated their time, financial and intellectual resources as well as enthusiasm, ideas and ongoing support to help the true Rock Stars, the patients […]

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