0000-0002-2133-9578 About
Dr. Emad Shash, M.B.B. Ch, MSc, M.D., is an esteemed Medical Oncologist and a leader in the field of breast cancer care and clinical research. He currently serves as the Medical Director and General Manager of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. Since 2016, Dr. Shash has also been the Head of the Medical Oncology Department and Breast Cancer Program Director at Shiffaa Al Orman Cancer Hospital, Luxor, Egypt.
Dr. Shash earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, in 2004 and specialized in Medical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, in 2009. Between 2011 and 2015, he was the coordinating research physician and medical lead for the Breast, Gynecologic Oncology, and Genito-Urinary Oncology groups at the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), based in Brussels, Belgium. During this time, Dr. Shash played a pivotal role in the development, conduct, and publication of EORTC clinical trials (Phases I, II, and III), contributing to budget and resource planning and guiding the scientific strategy of the EORTC groups. His efforts were recognized with an "Excellence in Fundamentals of Clinical Trials Methodology" award.
In addition to his clinical and research contributions, Dr. Shash is deeply committed to cancer education, playing an active role in training medical students, nursing staff, and junior oncologists both regionally and internationally. He is the co-founder of the Egyptian Medical Sciences Foundation and has published numerous well-recognized review and original articles in prestigious national and international journals.
Dr. Shash is a peer reviewer and specialty editor for several leading international scientific journals. He is also an active member of multiple professional societies, including the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), where he serves as a panel member, the European Association of Cancer Education (EACE), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), where he contributes to the International Affairs Committee, and the Arab Medical Association against Cancer (AMAAC). His extensive experience and dedication to both clinical care and education make him a respected figure in the global oncology community.
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Cairo University Director
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Publications (44)
- Response to: Methodological Considerations in Audiovisual Cancer Education Framework for Low-resource Settings: An Analysis of the Emad et al. Approach Save
- Association of Breast Cancer Patient Education with Disease Understanding and Anxiety: Analysis Using the EORTC QLQ-INFO25 and HADS Save
- Homologous recombination deficiency in newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer across nine Middle East countries: prevalence, real-world testing pathways, and treatment implications Save
- From Misinformation to Meaningful Engagement: A Methodological Framework for Audiovisual Cancer Education in Low-Resource Settings Save
- The CAIRO Journal Club: A Decade of Impact Save
- Enhancing Breast Cancer Knowledge Through an Educational Program: A Quasi-Experimental Study at Cairo University's National Cancer Institute Save
- Mapping cancer patient online support groups: enhancing patient care in a low-middle income healthcare system Save
- Enhancing Patient Outcomes Through Integrated Education and Navigation Programs at the Breast Cancer Comprehensive Center, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University Save
- Enhancing the Impact of Digital Therapeutics in Cancer Prevention: Reflections on Recent Findings Save
- Adjuvant radiotherapy in postmenopausal women with early-stage ER-positive breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-Analysis Save