HMC launches Oncology Rehabilitation Framework to enhance quality of life for people living with cancer

Doha: In an advancement for cancer survivorship and holistic care in the country, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched the first of its kind O...

Doha: In an advancement for cancer survivorship and holistic care in the country, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched the first of its kind Oncology Rehabilitation Framework.

With rising cancer prevalence and growing survivorship rates in Qatar, this national initiative is the result of collaborative leadership between the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) and the National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR). 

The comprehensive, nationally driven oncology rehabilitation framework addresses the full spectrum of physical, psychological, and social challenges patients face throughout their cancer journey.

Grounded in international evidence and best practices, the framework reflects WHO Rehabilitation Interventions carefully adapted to Qatar’s healthcare landscape and cultural context.

Dr. Hanadi Al Hamad, Deputy Chief of Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Long Term and Home Care Services, and Lead of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at HMC emphasized the national importance of the initiative, stating: “This launch marks a turning point for cancer care in Qatar. We are shifting the paradigm—moving beyond survival to ensuring that patients live with dignity, function, and independence. In line with the National Health Strategy 2024 - 2030, rehabilitation is now recognized as an essential part of the patient journey.”