Stages of formation and main achievements of the Chemotherapy Department of Kazakh Institute of Oncology and Radiology

Abstract

and Radiology (Ka-zIOR), which is an important part of cancer patients' treatment in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The roll-out of clinical chemotherapy as one of the main cancer treatment methods was initiated by Professor S.N. Nugmanov, the director of KazIOR, in 1963, three years after the Institute was established. In addition to clinical activities, the department staff conducts research, participates in clinical trials, provides consulting and methodological assistance in consolidating the national chemotherapy service, and develops national clinical cancer treatment guidelines.