Warith Takes Part in the "We Meet So Iraq Can Rise" Conference

Dr. Mourad Mohamad (PhD in Radiation Oncology), a member of the Warith staff, delivered a lecture on bone tumors at the "We Meet So Iraq Can Rise" conference. The conference was organized by the Karbala Society of Orthopedic and Fracture Surgeons in cooperation with the Karbala Health Directorate to mark the 9th World Orthopedic and Fracture Surgery Day. In his lecture, Dr. Mourad discussed the role of radiotherapy in treating soft tissue sarcoma, highlighting the advantages of giving radiation before surgery rather than after it.

Radiotherapy is a common treatment for soft tissue sarcoma. It uses high-energy X-rays to destroy cancer cells. Radiotherapy given before surgery, known as neoadjuvant radiotherapy, aims to shrink the sarcoma, making it easier to remove surgically and possibly allowing a smaller operation. In addition, radiotherapy before surgery may help reduce the risk of the cancer coming back in the future.