KHCF & KHCC PRESS KITContents1- Organizational Structure.................................................................22- The King Hussein Cancer Foundation............................................3

Who We Are...........................................................................................3KHCF Vision & Mission............................................................................3KHCF Head Office...................................................................................4KHCF Board of Trustees.........................................................................5KHCF Fundraising Activities...................................................................6Treating Patients as a Whole.................................................................6Global Work...........................................................................................7

3- The King Hussein Cancer Foundation—USA..................................84- Where Do Donations Go?.................................................................95- Donation Information.....................................................................106- Zakat and Sadaqah Jariyah Official Fatwa & Tax Exemptions. 127- The King Hussein Cancer Center..................................................13

About KHCC.........................................................................................13KHCC at a Glance (2013).....................................................................14Accreditations......................................................................................15Multidisciplinary Care at KHCC.............................................................18International Partnerships, Affiliations, & Collaborations.....................19Additional Honors & Awards.................................................................20Closer Look at the King Hussein Cancer Center...................................21

8- Jordan Breast Cancer Program—JBCP..........................................229- Cancer Program for Cancer Coverage—CCP................................2510- Building a Life-Saving Space.......................................................2611- Recommended Screening Checklist...........................................2812- Biographies....................................................................................28

HRH Princess Ghida Talal.....................................................................29HRH Princess Dina Mired......................................................................30Asem Mansour, M.D.............................................................................31

13- Contact us......................................................................................32

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1- ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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2- THE KING HUSSEIN CANCER FOUNDATION

WHO WE AREThe King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit institution founded in 1997 by a Royal Decree to combat cancer in Jordan and the Middle East region.

KHCF is the legal umbrella organization responsible for the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), the Foundation’s medical arm. The Foundation is run by a Board of Trustees comprised of a dedicated group of prominent volunteers chaired by HRH Princess Ghida Talal. HRH Princess Dina Mired is Director General of KHCF which focuses on: fundraising and development, global work, supporting patients, prevention and awareness, and cancer coverage. Dr. Asem Mansour is the Director General of KHCC.

KHCF VISION & MISSION

VisionThe King Hussein Cancer Foundation is dedicated to saving lives with the highest standards of comprehensive cancer care and control as well as engaging society in the fight against cancer in Jordan, and the region.

Mission StatementI. Maximize fundraising efforts and outcomes to support cancer care

and control in Jordan and the regionII. Support, promote and protect KHCC to sustain cancer treatment

with the highest standards of science, knowledge, ethics, humanity and dignity

III. Improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families by providing financial and psycho-social support through various programs and initiatives.

IV. Raise awareness and educate society members on cancer as well as support prevention and early detection efforts to reduce cancer related mortality and morbidity.

V. Offer accessibility to treatment for the public at KHCC through a nonprofit cancer coverage program.

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KHCF HEAD OFFICE

The King Hussein Cancer Foundation is the largest organization fully dedicated to combating cancer in Jordan. KHCF’s work includes:

1. Fundraising and Development: KHCF has institutionalized fundraising, involving people from all walks of life in the fight against cancer. Through a wide variety of programs and activities, KHCF works to rally full support – locally, regionally and internationally – in order to achieve its life-saving mission.

2. Global Advocacy and Lobbying: KHCF is actively involved in the global fight against cancer and as such is a contributor to various forums and conferences through which it becomes a pressure group on the global community. The Foundation’s global work aims to increase funding and key partnerships in order to obtain the resources and support necessary to combat cancer more effectively in Jordan.

3. Supporting Patients: KHCF strives to ensure that patients are treated as a whole at the King Hussein Cancer Center, with the primary focus on supporting underprivileged and vulnerable patients. This means ensuring that each individual patient’s needs are met; financially, emotionally and spiritually.

4. Cancer Care Coverage Program: KHCF runs the largest nonprofit cancer coverage program in Jordan that covers patients exclusively at KHCC for a minimum annual premium.

5. Prevention, Awareness and Early Detection: Through its work, KHCF supports and leads a variety of programs designed to increase cancer education and awareness and to promote early detection in several areas, such as breast cancer, tobacco use, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

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KHCF BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The King Hussein Cancer Foundation’s Board of Trustees consists of a dedicated group of prominent volunteers of varying backgrounds and professions, united in their efforts to direct the Foundation in its life-saving mission of combating cancer in Jordan and the region.

HRH Princess Ghida Talal (Chairperson) H.E Dr. Rajai Muasher (Vice Chairperson) Mr. Mohammad Abu Ghazaleh H.E Mrs. Suzanne Afaneh Mr. Tareq Aggad H.E. Mrs. Suhair Al-Ali H.E Mr. Alaa Bataineh Eng. Zaher Bushnaq Mr. Fawaz Ghanem Mr. Ayman Hatahet Mrs. Taima Kawar H.E. Abdul-Ilah Al Khatib Mr. Ali Kolaghassi H.E. Dr. Michel Marto Mr. Samer Majali Mr. Nashaat Masri Mr. Sharif Said Mr. Talal Al Shair Mr. Omar Khalid Shoman Dr. Alaeddine Toukan H.E. Mr. Sharif Zu’bi

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KHCF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES Events Grants Programs and campaigns including:

- KHCC Wish List - Naming And Recognition Program- Coin Collection Program- Restaurant Care Program- Room For Hope Program- Stars Program- Friends Program- Pledging Hope Program- Greeting Cards Program- Special Occasions Program- Memorial Program- Towards Life Campaign- Other campaigns

General donations In-kind donations

TREATING PATIENTS AS A WHOLETreating patients as a whole - financially The Goodwill Fund The Zakat Fund The Iraqi Goodwill Fund Nizar Al Nakeeb Fund The Yusra Kolaghassi Fund Al Sheikh Yousef Khalaf Fund The Yazan Ayoub Fund (YAF)

Treating patients as a whole - emotionally KHCC Summer Camp Dreams Come True Program Toys Program Back To School Program Play Therapy Program (Sawa Nala’ab) Patient Support Groups Hospice And Palliative Care Service

Treating patients as a whole - spiritually KHCC Spiritual Care Services

GLOBAL WORK

Why global work?

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As part of its efforts in combating cancer in Jordan, regionally and internationally, the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) has become increasingly active in the global fight against cancer, working with the top international cancer organizations and participating in most major international conferences on the topics of non-communicable diseases in general and cancer in particular. Our global work helps us to:

Put the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) on the map as the leading, internationally-recognized center of excellence in Jordan and the region. KHCC is the only center in the developing world and just the sixth worldwide to be awarded the Joint Commission International Clinical Care Program Certificate for its Oncology Program.

Build partnerships with the top cancer hospitals and organizations worldwide. These partnerships directly and indirectly have a positive impact on our patients, enabling us to continue offering the top medical cancer care in the region and embracing our patients with the loving care they need.

Network for grants and donations through contacts made with regional and international agencies, corporations and organizations. Through its global work, KHCF is able to expand its network and lobby support which in turn leads to additional grants and donations to support our life-saving mission. 

Be the voice of the developing world lobbying the global community for additional support as countries struggle under the double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Harnessing this support results in a positive impact, not only on Jordan but on the region as a whole.

Act as a role model for the developing world, showing that when countries take responsibility and put the structure and systems in place, quality international care can be achieved. Thus, KHCF is a model of what is doable, even in the context of a resource-poor, a low or middle income country.

 All KHCF’s global work ultimately builds credibility for the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center as the regional center of excellence in cancer care, the medical hub in the region and a reference for neighboring countries and others in the developing world.

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3- THE KING HUSSEIN CANCER FOUNDATION - USA

ABOUT KHCF- USA

The King Hussein Cancer Foundation-USA (KHCF-USA) was established to provide our many friends in the United States the conduit with which to support cancer patients in the Middle East.

By supporting KHCF-USA, donors give KHCC patients the chance of receiving the best cancer care available and the ability to resume their lives as happy and productive members of their communities.

KHCF-USA is run by a Board of Trustees headed by Dr. Suhail Muasher and is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers. HRH Princess Ghida Talal is the Executive Vice President.

KHCF- USA BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Suhail Muasher - President HRH Princess Ghida Talal - Executive Vice President HRH Princess Dina Mired Mrs. Leily Batmanghelidj Dr. Ronald Dozoretz Mrs. Isabel Ernst Mrs. Samia Farouqi Mrs. Leila Larijani Ms. Erin Walsh Mrs. Claude Wasserstein Mrs. Susan Wood

KHCF- USA WEBSITEFor information about our latest events and activities as well as to make secure online donations to KHCF-USA, please visit our website www.khcfusa.org.

KHCF-USA has a donation page on the Network for Good secure web server. Network for Good is a 501 (c)(3) organization powered by Groundspring, a renowned fundraising vehicle in the USA.

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4- WHERE DO DONATIONS GO?

All donations and contributions from KHCF's fundraising activities are channeled to help achieve the following goals:

1. BUILDING LIFE-SAVING SPACE FOR QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE CARE

KHCC is overwhelmed by the number of patients seeking treatment. In order to ensure that no one is turned away due to lack of space, we are embarking on a new, urgently needed expansion to double the Center’s existing capacity.

2. UPGRADING THE MEDICAL CAPACITY OF KHCC BY: Equipping the Center with the latest medical equipment, both for

diagnostic and treatment purposes Supporting existing medical programs and expanding other

medical services Supporting the continued recruitment of a world-class medical

team

3. SUPPORTING PATIENTS Supporting underprivileged patients, who cannot afford life-saving

treatment, through funding of the Goodwill Fund, Zakat Fund and other funds

Providing psycho-social and therapeutic programs for patients and their families (Survivor Groups, Play Therapy Program, Dreams Come True Program)

4. SUPPORTING EARLY DETECTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS

Educating the community on cancer awareness and early detection programs

Leading the Jordan Breast Cancer Program (JBCP). JBCP ensures quality screening services for all women in Jordan, establishes unified protocols and guidelines to physicians, and improves the education and training of healthcare personnel.

Aiming to reduce disease, disability and death related to tobacco through pharmacological treatments, clinician-provided social support and skills training through the Smoking Cessation Clinic at KHCC

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5- DONATION INFORMATION

KHCF JORDANOnline donations:For online donations, please visit our KHCF secure website at: www.khcf.jo

Wire transfer donations:General donation:Account Name: King Hussein Cancer FoundationAccount number: 0118/254655-8/507 (JOD account) OR

0118/254655-8/510 (USD account) Bank Address: Arab Bank PLC – Shmeisani BranchSwift Code: ARABJOAX100

Zakat Fund:Account Name: King Hussein Cancer Foundation/ZakatAccount Number: 001-0091320-01-2125-027 OR

001-0092000-01-2125-027 Bank Address: Jordan Islamic Bank – Sweifieh BranchSwift Code: JIBAJOAM

Check donations:All check donations should be made payable to ‘King Hussein Cancer Foundation’ and sent directly to the following address:

King Hussein Cancer FoundationUm Otheina, Saad Bin Abi Waqqas St.PO Box 35102, Amman 11180 JordanTel: +962 6 55 44 960Fax: +962 6 55 44 962Email: info@khcf.jo

UAEWire Transfer Donations:Account name: The King Hussein Cancer FoundationAccount Number: 3001-722000-601 (AED Account) OR 3001-722000-621 (USD Account)Bank Name: Arab BankBank Address: Dubai Branch- Ittihad StreetSwift Code: ARABAEADMAK

KHCF USAOnline donations:Donate online via our website www.khcfusa.org

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KHCF-USA also has a donation page on the Network for Good secure web server. Network for Good is a 501 (c )(3) organization powered by Groundspring, a renowned fundraising vehicle in the USA.

Wire transfer donations:For wire transfers, please contact:KHCF-USA Administratorinfo@khcfusa.org

Check donations: All check donations should be made payable to ‘King Hussein Cancer Foundation –USA’ and sent to the following address:

King Hussein Cancer Foundation – USAc/o James Joseph ESQ555 Twelfth Street, NWWashington, DC 20004-1206Tel: +1 202 945 5355Fax: +1 202 942 5999Email: info@khcfusa.org

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6- ZAKAT AND SADAQAH JARIYAH OFFICIAL FATWA & TAX EXEMPTIONS

ZAKAT FUND (OFFICIAL FATWA)The Foundation has received an official Fatwa (Islamic Legal Pronouncement) from the Jordanian Fatwa Council (Fatwa number 2/2006 dated 22/3/2006) which qualifies the King Hussein Cancer Foundation to receive zakat. The Zakat Fund benefits the Goodwill Fund which supports underprivileged patients.

SADAQAH JARIYAH (OFFICIAL FATWA)On January 8, 2011 a delegation of Muftis from the Jordan Ifta Council visited the King Hussein Cancer Center. The Muftis toured the Center and also learned about the construction of the new facilities. After careful consideration by the Jordan Ifta Council, the Foundation received its second Fatwa (Fatwa number 628/0/3/2 dated July 7, 2011) from the Jordanian Fatwa Council qualifying any donations made towards the construction of the Center’s new facilities as sadaqah jariyah.

TAX EXEMPTIONKHCF is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible as stipulated by Jordan Law No. 7, article 15 for 1998. The entire amount donated by any person to the King Hussein Cancer Foundation shall be precluded from income subject to income tax during the fiscal year.

USA TAX EXEMPTIONKHCF-USA is a registered independent entity in the USA. KHCF - USA is tax exempt from the United States Federal Income Tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions to KHCF-USA are tax deductible in the United States to the full extent allowed by law.

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7- THE KING HUSSEIN CANCER CENTER

ABOUT KHCCThe King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) is one of the best comprehensive cancer centers in the Middle East which treats both adult and pediatric patients. KHCC is named after our late beloved King Hussein who fought cancer in the same manner as he lived his life; with great faith, courage and dignity.

KHCC treats over 3,500 new cancer patients each year, from Jordan and the region. It is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and services, including 8 operating rooms and 170 beds. It houses 18 intensive care units, including 6 ICUs specialized for pediatric care. Highly-qualified oncologists and healthcare professionals (over 200 oncologists and consultants) and 617 nurses, trained specifically in oncology nursing, work tirelessly to ensure that patients receive the latest in comprehensive cancer care.

KHCC delivers comprehensive cancer care by treating patients as a “whole”, focusing on their physical, emotional and social well-being. In that regard, KHCC has established programs which focus on all stages of comprehensive cancer care: from prevention and early detection, through diagnosis and treatment, to palliative care. KHCC offers many services to ensure that patients are supported throughout their difficult treatment, including: survivor groups, a physical rehabilitation program, a nutrition clinic, a psycho-oncology clinic, and a pediatric pain management clinic among many others.

KHCC treats all cancers and performs approximately 100 bone marrow transplants a year. The KHCC BMT program is one of the largest and most successful programs in the Middle East, achieving cure rates compatible with international standards. It oversees both matched allogeneic and autologous transplants. The KHCC BMT program also performs transplants utilizing cord blood, making it the only program in Jordan, and one of only two in the region, which offers such highly-specialized transplants for both adult and pediatric patients. Non-cancer cases are also treated through the KHCC BMT program including thalassemia, aplastic anemia and other metabolic diseases.

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KHCC AT A GLANCE (2013)

New Cancer Patients per Year 3,500 +Total Outpatient Visits 110,000 +Number of Oncologist & Consultants 212

Number of Nurses 579Number of Pharmacists 87 (oncology pharmacists)Number of Inpatient Beds 170Number of Bone Marrow Transplants 100

Number of Operating Rooms 8Number of Intensive Care Units (ICU) 18 (12 Adult, 6 Pediatric)As of December 1, 2013

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ACCREDITATIONS

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In 2006, KHCC received accreditation from the Joint Commission International, becoming the first center in Jordan to receive such recognition. This accreditation was renewed in February 2012.

In 2007, the Center received its second international accreditation as a disease-specific cancer center also from JCI, making KHCC the only hospital in the Arab world and the sixth across the world to carry such an honor. This accreditation was renewed in 2011 making KHCC the only cancer center outside the United States to be awarded the Joint Commission International Clinical Care Program Certificate (CCPC) for its Oncology program.

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In 2009, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine was awarded an international accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) recognizing the exceptional high quality of KHCC’s pathology and laboratory services. This accreditation was renewed in 2011

In 2009, KHCC was accredited by the Health Accreditation Council (HCAC) affirming that KHCC applies and enforces the national healthcare quality standards for patient care, patient safety, and organizational excellence. This accreditation was renewed in 2011.

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In April 2013, the KHCC Training Center earned international accreditation as a provider of continuing nursing education from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).This accreditation allows the Training Center at KHCC to offer ANCC-approved training courses, which will enable nurses on staff to further develop their technical skills and capabilities in order to better serve our patients.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE AT KHCC

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INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, AFFILIATIONS, & COLLABORATIONS

KHCC is proud to have formed long-term partnerships with the following internationally recognized cancer centers:

Sister Institution: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

Strategic Partner: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA

KHCC also has cooperative agreements and partnerships with the top medical centers in the world, including:

Medical

American University, Beirut Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem Dana Farber Cancer Institute, USA Lombardi Center of Georgetown University, USA Moffitt Cancer Center, USA National Cancer Institute, Cairo The Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto, Canada The Stefan Morsch Foundation, Germany Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK

Non-medical

American Cancer Society Harvard Global Task Force on Expanded Access to Cancer Care

and Control in the Developing World The LIVESTRONG Foundation Susan G. Koman for the Cure USA UICC- Union for International Cancer Control

KHCC follows similar guidelines and protocols as the top internationally established cancer centers, thereby enhancing and improving cancer patient care in Jordan and the entire Middle East region.

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ADDITIONAL HONORS & AWARDS

WHO REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE CENTER FOR THE MIDDLE EASTDuring 2011, the King Hussein Cancer Center received accreditation from the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Regional Collaborative and Training Center for the Eastern Mediterranean region in the areas of palliative care, pain management, cancer registries and early detection.

KHCC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING CENTER AFFILIATED WITH AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONThe King Hussein Cancer Center’s Life Support Training Center (LSTC) is the first center in Jordan to be affiliated with the American Heart Association. Made up of a group of highly-trained and experienced professionals in critical care, pulmonary medicine, anesthesia and life support training, LSTC offers courses approved by the American Heart Association and the American Society of Critical Care Medicine, as well as well-structured nationally developed courses. KHCC’s LSTC has also worked with other organizations in the Kingdom to help establish additional life support training centers.

KHCC RESIDENT DOCTORS SCORE HIGHEST ON COMPETENCY EXAMSIn 2009, KHCC resident doctors scored the highest among over 400 North American residency programs on the competency exam of the American College of Physicians. This major accomplishment emphasizes KHCC’s exceptional high standards of excellence.

KHCC CANCER REGISTRARS CERTIFIED BY NATIONAL CANCER REGISTRARS ASSOCIATIONTwo Cancer Registrars at KHCC were certified by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) in the United States in December 2009, making them the only two Cancer Registrars currently working in Jordan. KHCC’s Clinical Research and Registration Office (CCRO), the only office of its kind in the country, captures a complete history of all KHCC patients. The Registrars’ collective data is researched and used in the management of cancer, and ultimately, cures.

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CLOSER LOOK AT THE KING HUSSEIN CANCER CENTER Only comprehensive cancer center in Jordan and one of the leading

cancer centers in the Middle East that treats both adults and children under one roof.

First center in Jordan accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the fourth hospital to be awarded this certification in the Middle East. This is the ultimate independent stamp of quality a hospital can achieve.

Only hospital in the Arab world and the sixth in the world to receive disease-specific accreditation from JCI.

Only hospital in Jordan and the fifth in the Arab world to receive accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), confirming that KHCC laboratories meet and exceed regulatory requirements, yielding the highest accuracy levels of laboratory results.

Only center in Jordan to pioneer the concept of comprehensive cancer care through the establishment of its multidisciplinary clinics (MDCs). This approach allows patient cases to be reviewed in one location by a variety of specialists according to the stage and type of their disease. All multidisciplinary clinics at KHCC consist minimally of a medical oncologist, a surgical oncologist, a radiation oncologist and a team-specific nurse coordinator. 

Only center in Jordan that hosts 200 internationally qualified oncologists and consultants all under one roof.

Only center in Jordan that has a team of 617 nurses who are specifically trained in oncology nursing.

Only center in Jordan that has cancer registrars certified by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) in the United States. The Center’s Clinical Research and Registration Office (CCRO), the only office of its kind in the country, captures a complete history of all KHCC patients. The Registrars’ collective data is researched and used in the management of cancer, and ultimately, cures.

Only bone marrow transplant (BMT) program in Jordan, and one of two in the region, which offers highly-specialized transplants such as bone marrow transplants from unrelated umbilical cords for adults and patients.

KHCC believes in continuous training and education for all of its doctors and nurses and boasts a strong residency program for its fellows. This ensures that staff is constantly updated with the latest in cancer care.

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8- JORDAN BREAST CANCER PROGRAM-JBCP

2- ABOUT THE The King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) have been tasked and entrusted with the leadership of the Jordan Breast Cancer Program (JBCP) by the Ministry of Health.

JBCP was established under the directive of the Minister of Health and is governed by a National Breast Cancer Steering Committee comprising most stakeholders in the healthcare sector including the Ministry of Health. An Executive Board led by KHCF and KHCC stems out of this national committee. The Board oversees the operations of JBCP, provides direction and ensures implentation of its action plans.

HRH Princess Dina Mired is the Honorary Chairperson of the Board. Dr. Asem Mansour is the Chairperson of the National Breast Cancer Committee and the Executive Board.

NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEEThe National Steering Committee is comprised of many stakeholders in the healthcare sector including:

Ministry of Health King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center World Health Organization United Nations Relief and Works Agency Royal Medical Services King Abdullah Hospital Jordan University Hashemite University Syndicate of Private Hospitals

THE NATIONAL PROGRAMJBCP is a nation-wide initiative for the development and provision of comprehensive services for the early detection and screening of breast cancer for all women in Jordan within the 40-59 age group for the purpose of:

1. Reducing morbidity and mortality for breast cancer by early detection and screening

2. Shifting the current state of diagnosis of breast cancer from its late stages (III-IV) to diagnosing breast cancer at its earlier stages (0-II) where the disease is most curable, survival rates are highest and treatment costs are lowest.

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVESJBCP aims to ensure the provision of quality services for screening and to increase public awareness and education on the risk factors, signs and symptoms, in addition to the benefits of early detection and screening of breast cancer. JBCP has a multidimensional approach covering the provision of screening services, education of females, capacity building of health professionals and quality assurance.JBCP’s overall objectives are:

To improve availability and accessibility of screening services across Jordan, especially to those with low income and those residing in remote areas with little access to healthcare services;

To increase the knowledge of the public on the benefits of breast cancer prevention and to change the attitude and behavior of the target population to seek early detection services;

To establish national unified protocols and guidelines that cover all processes of a comprehensive early detectiion and screening program. These guidelines will include best practice and quality assurance guidelines on training, medical equipment, diagnosis and referral systems;

To improve healthcare personnel education and training and To evaluate the quality of the program by collecting data for

surveillance and epidemiological analysis to record and measure success of early detection.

BREAST CANCER IN JORDANBreast cancer is the most frequent cancer as well as the most common malignancy afflicting women in Jordan. According to the latest statistics from the Jordan National Cancer Registry, 926 females were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, accounting for around 37% of all female new cancer cases and around 20% of the total new cancer cases.  Breast cancer poses an important health issue in Jordan for the following reasons:

70% of breast cancer cases in the country are presented at advanced stages (III-IV) during which survival rates are low and disease is less curable, and only 30% of cases are diagnosed in early stages (0-II). Even though the incidence of breast cancer in Jordan is lower than incidence in Western countries, the mortality rate is very high due to the late presentation of the disease.

Jordanian women are afflicted with breast cancer at a much younger age (media age is 45-49) than women in Western countries (median age is 60-65). This usually coincides with the age at which Jordanian women are busy raising children, caring for their families and contributing to the growth and development of society.

Survival rates and the early detection of breast cancer are directly connected; yet unfortunately, public awareness in Jordan regarding this fact is minimal and inadequate.

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Treatment of patients when breast cancer is at its earliest stages is generally less expensive and more successful than treatment during later stages of the disease.

Incidence rates are increasing at 3% per year and thus in a society where 50% of our population is under 18 years old, the issue of breast cancer awareness needs to be addressed now so that it doesn’t become uncontainable in the future when the population starts to age.

KING HUSSEIN CANCER CENTER

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9- CANCER CARE PROGRAM FOR CANCER COVERAGE-CCP

2- ABOABOUT THE PROGRAMThe King Hussein Cancer Foundation’s Cancer Care Program (CCP) provides cancer treatment coverage for a minimum annual fee. Hundreds of companies in Jordan have enrolled their employees and their families in Cancer Care, as no other insurance company in Jordan provides guaranteed and exclusive treatment at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC).

Cancer Care’s humanitarian mission is to provide relief to its members by enabling them to receive quality cancer care at KHCC, should they ever be diagnosed with cancer.

Anyone, regardless of nationality, can become a member provided they have no previous history of cancer.

As a Jordanian citizen or resident of Jordan, there is no screening process for applicants and no obligatory medical examination for acceptance as a member of CCP

CANCER CARE IS THE ONLY COVERAGE PROGRAM IN JORDAN THAT:

Provides guaranteed and exclusive cancer coverage and treatment at the King Hussein Cancer Center, one of the top cancer centers in the region

Has no age limit as a condition of membership It is the only flexible program in Jordan whereby members can

choose from 4 coverage options depending on their budget Provides guaranteed coverage – the patient is covered to the

maximum limit of their choice, even if diagnosed on last day before contract expires

Is nonprofit – the premiums charged by the Program are used to support the entirely nonprofit program

OTHER BENEFITS OF CCP MEMBERSHIP: One annual free physical examination at the KHCC Early Detection

Clinic for members over 18 years of age 20% off X-rays, colonoscopies, endoscopies and laboratory exams Members are required to choose from four coverage options and

pay a small annual premium:

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10- BUILDING A LIFE-SAVING SPACE

DEMAND FOR TOP QUALITY CANCER CARE IN THE REGION IS GROWING, AND WE ARE GROWING WITH IT.

As more and more families count on the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) for top quality cancer care that they cannot find anywhere else in the region, the Center is currently being stretched to its limits and working at full capacity. In order to absorb the rising number of patients, KHCC needs to expand.

In 2011, we broke ground on the construction of new technologically cutting-edge facilities that will enable us to become the main medical hub in the Middle East for comprehensive cancer treatment and care.

Expected to be completed in early 2015, the KHCC expansion will include an inpatient tower and outpatient building that will double the capacity of the existing Center and provide improved, integrated space for research, education and patient care.

Our commitment to providing the best, most innovative care possible guides our expansion. The expansion will not only provide more life-saving space so that no patient is left behind, but will also accommodate ground-breaking medical services. The new facilities will feature a cutting- edge Cell Therapy and Applied Genomics Floor, including the first public cord bank in Jordan, and state-of-the-art stem cell labs. A comprehensive educational center will include an auditorium, a skills lab, seminar rooms, a physician’s library and a social interactive lounge. The new inpatient tower will contain expanded

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Diagnostic Imaging & Radiotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation Units. The outpatient building will have a dedicated Women’s Health Center in addition to an extensive pediatric section to cope with the increasing number of pediatric cancer cases.

With the new expansion, we can continue to provide unparalleled treatment, services and comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds in our region in a safe and healing environment.

Current Center

New Expansion Current Center +New

ExpansionNumber of beds

170 182 352

New cancer cases

3,500 5,500 9,000

Inpatient admissions

7,000 6,000 13,000

Outpatient visits

110,000 40,000 150,000

Bone Marrow Transplants

100 200 300

Specialized ICUs

18 24 42

Total space 24,000 sqm 84,700 sqm 108,700 sqm

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11- RECOMMENDED SCREENING CHECKLIST

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12- BIOGRAPHIES

HRH PRINCESS GHIDA TALALChairperson, Board of Trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation

HRH Princess Ghida Talal was appointed by His Majesty King Abdullah II as Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation in 2001. As the wife of a cancer survivor, Princess Ghida devoted herself to the fight against cancer knowing firsthand the heavy toll that cancer takes on patients and their families. She is a tireless fundraiser and advocate for the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and the King Hussein Cancer Center, the Foundation’s medical arm.

Born Ghida Hany Salaam to a political family in Lebanon, Princess Ghida earned a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in International Politics and Economics from Georgetown University in Washington D.C.

She married HRH Prince Talal Bin Mohammad in 1991 and has three children.

Princess Ghida is an honorary member of the Mediterranean Task Force for Cancer Control (MTCC) and the Honorary Chairperson of the Jordan Society for Pediatric Oncology. She serves as a board member of the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund, and earned their Humanitarian Award for International Cooperation in 2008 for her humanitarian efforts. She has served two terms on Georgetown University‘s Board of Regents. Princess Ghida is also a board member of the Jordanian National Gallery of Fine Arts and the Honorary Chairperson of the Jordanian Swimming Federation.

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HRH PRINCESS DINA MIREDDirector General, King Hussein Cancer Foundation

HRH Princess Dina Mired has led the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) in Jordan as Director General since 2002. In her capacity as Director, she founded and developed the Fundraising and Development Department at the Foundation making it one of the best fundraising institutions in Jordan.

Born Dina Mohammad Khalifeh, Princess Dina married HRH Prince Mired Bin Raad in 1992 and is the proud mother of three children. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Financial Analysis from Warwick University and a Master’s degree in International Banking and Financial Services from Reading University; both in the United Kingdom.

In 1991, she returned to Jordan to work as the Project Researcher for Political and Socio-Economic Issues in the office of HRH Prince El-Hassan Bin Talal. She then joined the Al-Hussein Society for the Habilitation/Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged, establishing a successful vocational project “Kenz” that is ongoing until today.

As the mother of a cancer survivor, Princess Dina is passionate in her efforts to combat cancer. Under her direct leadership, KHCF succeeded in unifying and enlisting all segments of society in the fight against cancer and is now the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to fighting cancer in Jordan. Princess Dina also restructured and expanded KHCF’s Cancer Care Program, which is the largest nonprofit cancer coverage program in the Kingdom, with over 100,000 subscribers.

As one of the leading figures advocating early detection and screening of breast cancer for women in Jordan, Princess Dina is the Honorary Chairperson of the Jordan Breast Cancer Program.

Internationally, Princess Dina is an Honorary Co-President of Harvard University’s Global Task Force for Expanded Access to Cancer Control and Care in the Developing World. She is also on the Presidential Advisory Panel of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and is an Ambassador of the UICC World Cancer Declaration Ambassadors Program.

In addition, Princess Dina is a LIVESTRONG Global Envoy for the LIVESTRONG Foundation, an active member of the Clinton Global Initiative and an Honorary Member of the Mediterranean Task Force for Cancer Control in Italy.

In September 2011, HRH delivered the keynote speech on behalf of all civil society (social, civic and voluntary organizations) at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases.

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ASEM MANSOUR, M.D.CEO/ Director General, King Hussein Cancer Center

Dr. Mansour joined KHCC in 1998 as the Chairman of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology. Under his leadership the Department of Radiology grew in qualified staff and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. It is currently one the best cancer diagnostic radiology units in the region.

In 2006 alongside his role as the Chairman of Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dr. Mansour was also appointed as the Deputy Director General at King Hussein Cancer Center, followed by his appointment as Director General in April 2012.

Dr. Mansour has been assigned by the Minister of Health as the Chairman of the National Palliative Care Committee. He is also a member of the International Advisory Committee for the Jordan Breast Cancer Program and the American College of Physician Executives. Among other appointments, Dr. Mansour was a lecturer and served as a faculty member of the Allied Medical Sciences, Hashemite University from 2002-2004.

Dr. Mansour earned his M.D. from Vitebsk Medical Institute in 1991. He carries the European fellowship in Neuroradiology (ECNR), and the fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologist (RCR-London). He has published many articles in international journals and is a renowned expert in oncologic imaging and neuro-imaging.

Dr. Mansour is an active reviewer in the Journal of Diagnostic Radiology and an expert reviewer for the International Union against Cancer Control in which he is also a lifetime member.

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13- CONTACT US

For more information about the King Hussein Cancer Center and Foundation, please contact:

Rawan KhourySenior ManagerMedia UnitKing Hussein Cancer Foundation

Tel (+962-6) 55 44 960 ext. 238Fax (+962-6) 55 44 962Email

rawan.khoury@khcf.jo

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