Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness
Princess Ghida Talal
The 9th Childhood Cancer International (formerly ICCCPO)
Asia Regional Meeting 2015
In conjunction with
The 9th SIOP Asia Congress
25-26 April 2015
Le Royal Hotel
Amman-Jordan
Second Announcement and Call for Abstract
Table of Contents
Welcome Message
About the Local Organizer
Meeting Objectives
Meeting Committees
Meeting Tentative Program
General Information
1. Venue for Meeting
2. Date of the Meeting
3. Conference Language
4. Registration:
5. Visa requirements
6. Official Letter of Invitation
7. Abstract/Presentation
8. Stipend
9. Announcement
10. Hotel Reservation
Information about Jordan
Welcome Message from Local Organizing Committee
Dear Parents, Survivors, Family Members, Doctors, Nurses, and Volunteers.
We are delighted to welcome you all to the 9th Childhood Cancer International (CCI,
formerly ICCCPO) Asia Regional Meeting, Amman, Jordan, in conjunction with the 9th
SIOP Asia Congress. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to
thank SIOP Asia LOC for their generosity for sponsoring our venue.
Amman is a modern city but she is also one of the ancient inheritance cities in the
world. It is a city that combined both antique and present with lots of interesting places
which worth to pay a visit. It is such a great privilege to host our 9th Asia Regional
Meeting here at this lovely city, Amman.
Similar to Amman, a city that came from a long way to achieve what they have
been achieved now, our work for childhood cancer is also the same that it will be a long
journey and full of challenges. However, as we move forward together, we surely will
work “Towards a Better Cancer Care for Children of Asia and the World”.
Please save your date and join us in Amman on 25 -26 April 2015. Without your
participation, our meeting will be meaningless and goals will not be achieved. Please take
action now and submit your registration and your abstract for presentation at the
meeting to share your good work so the others can learn from it.
Look forward to seeing new friends and all old friends in Amman.
Dr. Faiha Bazzeh
Chair of CCI Local Organization Committee,
Amman, Jordan
Benson Pau
Lead of CCI Asia Regional Committee
About the local Organizers
King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC):
KHCC is the only specialized cancer center in the
Middle East that treats both adult and pediatric
patients, founded in 1997. It is a nongovernmental,
not-for-profit comprehensive center dedicated entirely
to cancer care. It treats over 3500 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. Currently, highly qualified oncologists and
healthcare professionals and nurses, trained specifically in oncology nursing, work
tirelessly to ensure that patients receive the latest incomprehensive cancer care.
Additionally, KHCC has achieved several international & national recognitions and
attained the following accreditations:
 Joint Commission International Hospital Accreditation (JCIA)
 Joint Commission International Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC)
 College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation (CAP)
 Healthcare Accreditation Council Award (HCAC)
 Healthcare Accreditation Council National Quality and Safety Award Awarded
 Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food Preparation and
Serving.
Meeting Objectives
Theme: Towards a Better Cancer Care for Children of Asia and the World
Plenary sessions:
• Improving pain care management for children with cancer (a joint WHO-CCI-SIOP session)
• Making childhood cancer medicines available and accessible
• Increasing awareness for early diagnosis of childhood cancers
• Survivor networking for Asia
• Workshop on Towards a Better Cancer Care for Children of Asia
Meeting Committees
Local Organizing Committee members:
Dr. Faiha Bazzeh, Chair (KHCC staff)
Sheeren Al Awady (KHCC staff)
Zeina Haddad (Survivor)
Manal Hamedah (parent)
CCI Asia Regional Committee members:
Benson Pau, Lead of Committee (Hong Kong)
Poonam Bagai (India)
Saideh Ghods (Iran)
Dr. Rasha Deebajah (KHCC staff)
Shareef Natour (KHCC staff)
Alia Kayali (parent)
Awad Zeiter (parent)
Carmen Auste, Chair of CCI (Philippines)
Kazuyo Watanabe (Japan)
Roula Farah, Prospective member
(Lebanon)
Meeting Tentative Program
Saturday 25 April 2015
08:00-09:00
On-site Registration
09:00-09:30
CCI Opening Ceremony
Director General of King Hussein Cancer Foundation HRH Princess Dina Mired
Chair of CCI Carman Auste
Chair of SIOP Organizing Committee Faris Madanat M.D.
Chair of CCI Organization Committee Faiha Bazzeh M.D.
Continental President of SIOP Asia Akia Nikagawara M.D., Ph.D (TBC)
WHO Regional Director of Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr. Ala Din Abdul Sahib Alwan (TBC)
09:30-09:45
Photo Session
Plenary 1 – Improving pain care management for children with cancer –
joint WHO-CCI-SIOP session
Moderator: Benson Pau Co-moderator: Faiha Bazzeh
Paediatric Palliative and Pain Care Management
09:45-10:15
WHO Regional Director of Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr. Ala Din Abdul Sahib Alwan (TBC)
10:15-10:30
Coffee break
10:30-12:30
Paediatric Palliative and Pain Care Management workshop
12:30-13:00
Break
13:00-14:00
Lunch
Plenary 2 – Making childhood cancer medicines available and accessible
Moderator: Saideh Ghods Co-moderator: Qamar Siag
14:00-15:15
Oral Presentation 2
15:15-15:30
Plenary Dialogue (Q & A)
15:30-16:00
Coffee break
Plenary 3 – Free Paper
Moderator: Kazuyo Watanabe
Co-moderator: Nour Omari
16:00-17:15
Oral Presentation 3
17:15-17:30
Plenary Dialogue (Q & A)
19:00-22:00
SIOP Opening Ceremony and dinner (by invitation only)
Sunday 26 April 2015
Plenary 4 – Increasing awareness for early diagnosis of childhood cancers
Moderator: Poonam Bagai Co-moderator: TBC (Arabic Speaking Parent/Survivor)
09:00-10:15
10:15-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-13:00
13:00-14:00
14:00-15:30
15:30-16:00
16:00-17:30
17:30-17:45
19:00
Oral Presentation 4
Plenary dialogue (Q & A)
Coffee break
Childhood cancer awareness Workshop
Lunch
Plenary 5 – Survivor Session
Moderator: Mohammad Irsheid Co-moderator: Farah Roula
Oral Presentation 5
Discussion on Building International Childhood Cancer Survivor Network for Asia
Coffee break
Plenary 6 – Towards a Better Cancer Care for Children of Asia Workshop
Moderator: Carmen Auste Co-moderator: Dina Majzoub
Identify needs and action plan for Asia in perspective of NGO (Groups discussion)
Closing Ceremony: Lead of CCI Asia Regional Committee Benson Pau
ICCCPO Gala Dinner (venue TBC)
General Information
1. Venue for Meeting
Le Royal Hotel, Amman, Jordan
2. Date of the Meeting:
25-26 April 2015
3. Conference Language:
English supported by brief translation in Arabic
4. Registration
Please refer to Registration Form for details
5. Visa requirements:
The procedure to get a visa could be long, so we recommend to start your
application as soon as possible to avoid the last minute rush. Visa regulations
depend on your nationality and country of origin and can be obtained at the airport
versus 57 USD. Please contact your local Jordanian Embassy for full and official
instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that apply to
you. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Asia Countries not requiring prior visa clearance:
Andorra, Bahrain, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan,
Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, North Korea, Oman, Palestine/PNA
Passport Holders, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Syria,
Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan,
White Russia, Yemen.
Countries requiring prior visa clearance:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal,
Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam.
For further information, please click on below link:
http://international.visitjordan.com/GeneralInformation/EntryintoJordan.aspx
6. Official Letter of Invitation:
Official letters of invitation can be sent on request. If you require an original
letter, it is recommended that you send your request as soon as possible to
account for delivery by post and administrative time.
7. Abstract/Presentation:
Please refer to Presentation Submission Form for details
8. Stipend
Please refer to Stipend Application Form for details
9. Announcement:
Announcements will be sent via email from time to time. Please do contact Ms.
Ashwaq Jarrar: [email protected], Ms. Shireen Al Awady: [email protected]
or Benson Pau: [email protected] for any enquires.
10. Hotel Reservations:
The following hotels are recommended and booking through KHCC you will get
the special rate. Please contact Ms. Ashwaq Jarrar or Ms. Shireen Al Awady.
Le Royal Hotel (The Conference Venue):
Located in the Central Business District of Jordan’s
Capital, Amman. The Queen Alia Airport is 28 km/
35 minutes from the hotel. A spectacular bird’s eye
view of Amman from a five-star luxury hotel located
on a hilltop in the heart of the capital city. This ultramodern hospitality complex a top Jebal Amman stands
out as the city’s loftiest structure, lending importance
to all the streets adjoining it.
Rates: - Single Deluxe room: 173USD (121 JD) per room per night including breakfast
+ service charge
- Double Deluxe room: 188USD (132 JD) per room per night including
breakfast + service charge
Please note if booking through KHCC 16% governmental tax will be exempted.
Belle Vue Hotel:
Belle view Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel located in the
heart of the Jabal Amman area. Is ideally situated in the
2nd Circle, one of the most affluent districts of west
Amman. The hotel is a convenient 30-minute drive from
Queen Alia International Airport, 10 minutes away from
the vibrant downtown Amman, and only 10-minute
drive from the Le Royal Hotel.
Rates: - Single room: 150 USD per room per night including breakfast + service
charge + 16% governmental tax
- Double room: 170 USD per room per night including breakfast + service
charge + 16% governmental tax
Information about Jordan (Land of Hospitality):
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Climate and Weather:
Jordan has a combination of Mediterranean and arid desert climates, with
Mediterranean prevailing in the North and West of the country, while the
majority of the country is desert. Generally during April the weather is
warm and dry.
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Geography:
Jordan enjoys a range of geographical features, starting from the Jordan
Rift Valley in the West ending at the desert plateau of the East, with a
range of small hills running the length of the country in between.
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Currency:
The official meeting currency is US. Dollar, fees for registration, hotel
accommodation and tours must be paid in US Dollar. The exchange rate
for Jordanian Dinar: 1 Dollar equals around 0.700 Dinars.
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Time:
Jordan is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +3).
Visit Jordan:
Madaba & Mount Nebo:
Madaba of the bible is today the city of Madaba. It is
known for its Byzantine and Umayyad Mosaics. Visitors
may view the earliest surviving original map of the Holy
Land, which was made around B.C 560. Ten Kilometers
west of Madaba is the hilly district of Mount Nebo. It is
believed to be the tomb of Moses. It has the ruins of a
4th and 6th Century church whose floor is still covered
with marvelous mosaics.
Jerash:
One of the most complete, best preserved and
fascinating sites in Jordan is the provincial Roman city of
Jerash, which flourished in the first century AD and
thrived by trade due to the benefits of the Pax Romana.
Located north of Amman in the Biblical land of Gilead,
lies this city sheltered in a fertile and well watered
valley.
Petra :
The most famous attraction in Jordan is the Nabataean
city of Petra, some 262 Kilometers south of Amman.
More than 2.000 Years ago, the Nabataeans Carved a
city out of the Rose-red rock. To reach the city, the
visitor travels through the awesome "Siq" an immense
crack in the Nubian sandstone. It is a wading, one
Kilometer-Long fissure between overhanging lefts that
seem to meet more than 300 feet overhead within
Petra you'll see hundreds of curved and built structures,
soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, Roman theatre,
water channels, arched gates and others.
Dead Sea:
The sunset touching distant hills with ribbons of fire
across the waters of the Dead Sea brings a sense of
unreality to culminate a day's visit to the lowest point
on earth, some 400 meters below the sea level.
As the name suggests, the sea is devoid of life due to an
extremely high content of salts and minerals. But it is
these natural elements which give the waters their
curative powers, recognized since the days of Herod the
Great, more than 2.000 years ago.
For more information about Jordan, please visit: http://www.visitjordan.com
The LOC is working with local travel agency for tours before and after the meeting. We
will provide further information when become more available.