Susan Alghamdi

King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Title: Gynecologic cancer burden in Saudi Arabia and Middle east , are we aware? Beating women cancer, KFSH-D experience

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Biography

Dr. Susan Said Alghamdi, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with subspecialty in gynecology oncology. Susan has been working at the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam, located in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, since October 2013. She completed her fellowship in advanced Gynecology oncology and robotic surgery at National University Hospital located in Singapore during the year 2017. Since then, she has been involved in treatment of women with all types of gynecological cancers including uterine, ovarian, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Dr. Susan is well known for her strong belief in fighting cancer as well as treatment of recurrent or relapsed cases in a multidisciplinary approach. Furthermore, she possesses the appropriate knowledge and attitudes to lead and deliver safe, high-quality care, taking account of individual needs and advocating for women’s healthcare. Dr. Susan has a special interest in molecular science, targeted therapy and cancer genetics. She is leading a mass screening program at her institution targeting different types of women with cancer among hospital staff females. She has dedicated her time to academic teaching and currently is the residency program director at the stated hospital teaching and supervising fellows, residents, interns and medical students. Dr. Susan has also been a potential influence for many females in her society who survived cancer and continued to live healthily. She addressed all aspects of women’s health including sexual activity and functional complications related to cancer treatment. She had many lectures and awareness campaigns regarding women health which addressed the secrets and myths of women’s health and body. For instance, she led the first gynecological cancer awareness campaign in Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. Moreover, she was involved in published cancer treatment guidelines and research that addressed the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on cancer treatment.

Abstract

women health, gynecological cancer awareness,