About
Introduction
PSCO is the largest body to represent all the specialists treating cancer patients in the country. Since the birth of PSCO, Society members are increasing day by day from the various disciplines: clinical oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, nuclear physicians, hematologists, pediatric oncologists, surgical oncologists, medical physicists, radiotherapy technologists, and specialist nurses trained in cancer patient management are the part of the society.Clinical oncologists are specialist doctors who treat cancer patients with radiotherapy and systemic therapy including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted agents, immunotherapy, biologic agents, etc, without using surgery.
Clinical oncologists are actively involved in the management of all types of cancer patients in the country in a cost effective manner. They work closely with other colleagues and focus to develop multidisciplinary teams and tumor board meetings to improve the cancer patient management.
Vision
PSCO dedicates for the improvement of quality of cancer Care in the country and worldwide. PSCO enhances the understanding of practice of clinical oncology as a best cost effective cancer management in resource restricted countries. PSCO promotes dissemination of knowledge of cancer care to patients and the public by promoting prevention, screening programs and adequate disease related information. PSCO promotes the structured postgraduate training programs for the persons involved in clinical cancer care and research. PSCO maintains liaisons with other oncology societies, cancer forums, universities, patient groups, radiotherapy machine vendors and pharmaceutical industry where appropriate. PSCO promotes innovation, research, and dissemination of science and technology in Clinical Oncology through its congresses, symposia, educational workshops, courses and publications
Mission Statement
Past Presidents
Prof. Ghulam Sarwar
(1999-2002)
Prof. Abrar Ahmed
(2002-2008)
Prof Ahmed Usman
(2008-2010)
Prof Dr Shaharyar
(2010-2014)
Dr Arif Jamshed
(2014-2016)
Dr. Muhammad Faheem
(2016-2024)
Executive Council
Patron in Chief: Prof. S Hassan Manzoor Zaidi
Patron: Prof. Abrar Ahmed Javed
Board of Directors: Prof. S Hassan Manzoor Zaidi, Dr. Muhammad Faheem, Dr. Asghar H Asghar
President: Dr. Azhar Rashid
Senior Vice President: Dr. Humera Mahmood
Vice President: Dr. Nasir Ali
Gen. Secretary: Dr. Rab Nawaz Maken
Joint Secretary: Dr. Abdul Mateen
R & D Secretary: Dr. Salman Arif
Regional Councilor Punjab: Dr. Asif Masood
Regional Councilor Sindh: Dr. Ameen Abbasi
Regional Councilor KPK: Dr. Irfan Haider
Regional Councilor Balochistan: Dr. Feroz Khan Achakzai
Regional Councilor Overseas: Dr. Waqas Ishtiaq Ali
Education Committee
Dr. Humera Mahmood
Dr. Ameen Abbasi
Dr. Feroz Khan Achakzai
Constitution Amendment Committee
Dr. Azhar Rashid
Dr. Muhammad Faheem
Dr. Nasir Ali
Board of Directors
Prof. S Hassan Manzoor Zaidi
Dr. Mohammad Faheem
Dr. Asghar H Asghar
Founding Members
Prof. Abrar Ahmed Javed
Prof. Syed Hassan Manzoor Zaidi
Prof. Abrar Ahmed Javed
Prof. Dr. Shaharyar
Dr. Zafar Allaudin
Scientific Committee
Dr. Salman Arif
Dr. Irfan Haider
Membership Committee
Dr. Abdul Mateen
Dr. Asghar H Asghar
Dr. Asif Masood
Annual Audit Committee
Dr. Ahsan Mahmood
Dr. Muhammad Ali Memon
Dr. Rab Nawaz Maken
Our Objectives
Serve and Promote
To serve and promote the cause of specialty of clinical oncology and allied sciences involved in the treatment of cancer.
Community Service
To provide the service to the community by applying the diagnostic, therapeutic and research potential of this specialty.
Academic Activities
To promote the academic activities in the field of Clinical Oncology and allied sciences at under-graduate & postgraduate level.
Member Support
To promote the rights and interests of its members including teachers and consultants working in clinical oncology.
Radiation Awareness
To promote awareness about the biological effects of radiation.
Research
To design and conduct research in its different fields and to promote research activities by providing assistance.
Early Detection
To promote the awareness about prevention and early detection of cancer among physicians and public.
Training & Education
To organize training courses for the trainees in different fields and promote continued medical/professional education.
Collaboration
To work in collaboration with different awarding bodies in achieving better educational and training standards.
