About Princess Noorah Oncology Center
Princess Noorah Oncology Center was established by the late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in order to meet the growing need for specialized cancer care. He laid the foundation stone for Princess Noorah Oncology Center (PNOC) in 1998. The center was officially inaugurated on 14 April 2001 to provide comprehensive oncology services for patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As part of the continued development of oncology services within the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Pediatric Oncology services were transitioned to King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH) in the first quarter of 2024, were patients younger than 18 years of age requiring oncology or hematology care can receive comprehensive, age-appropriate care from dedicated pediatric oncology specialists and others pediatric multidisciplinary team. Today, Princess Noorah Oncology Center is dedicated exclusively to providing comprehensive adult oncology and hematology services.
Located within King Abdulaziz Medical City, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading tertiary academic healthcare institutions, PNOC serves as a major regional referral center for eligible patients across the Western, Northern, and Southern regions of the Kingdom.
Princess Noorah Oncology Center is internationally recognized as an ESMO Designated Centre of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care through the integration of oncology and palliative care services in accordance with international standards.
For more than two decades, PNOC has been committed to advancing cancer care through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, research, innovation, and continuous quality improvement while providing compassionate, evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes and quality of life.
Today, Princess Noorah Oncology Center comprises the following specialized sections:
- Adult Medical Oncology
- Adult Hematology
- Adult Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Gyne-Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Cancer Control Section
- Oncology Data & Research Unit
As an academic and regional referral center, PNOC collaborates with national and international institutions to advance cancer treatment, education, clinical research, and innovation, contributing to the continuous improvement of oncology care throughout the Kingdom.
The center provides comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, chemotherapy day care, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, and supportive care services through a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering safe, personalized, and compassionate cancer care.
Scope of Services
Princess Noorah Oncology Center provides comprehensive adult oncology and hematology services for patients with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and benign blood disorders. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach that integrates prevention, diagnosis, treatment, supportive care, rehabilitation, survivorship, and palliative care.
Our specialized services include:
- Adult Medical Oncology
- Adult Hematology
- Adult Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Gyne-Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Chemotherapy Day Care
- Adult Oncology Inpatient Services
- Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards
- Oncology Pharmacy
- Clinical Nutrition
- Rehabilitation Services
- Psychological and Social Support
- Cancer Control Programs
- Clinical Research and Oncology Data Services
The center provides specialized care for patients with:
- Breast Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancers
- Thoracic and Lung Cancers
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Skin Cancer and Melanoma
- Sarcoma
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Benign Hematologic Disorders
Recognition & Accreditation
Princess Noorah Oncology Center is committed to excellence in clinical care, education, research, and quality improvement.
Our recognitions include:
- ESMO Designated Centre of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care
- Academic teaching and training center within King Abdulaziz Medical City
- Regional referral center for adult oncology and hematology services
- Active participation in national and international clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
Mission
Within the mission, vision, and values of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Princess Noorah Oncology Center is committed to providing personalized, patient- and family-centered care for adults with cancer and blood disorders.
We strive to achieve excellence through evidence-based clinical practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, research, innovation, and continuous quality improvement while improving patient outcomes and advancing cancer care within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Vision
To be the leading adult oncology center in Saudi Arabia and a recognized regional center of excellence in comprehensive cancer care, education, research, innovation, and patient safety.
Values
Princess Noorah Oncology Center is guided by the core values of Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs and is committed to:
- Compassion
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Patient-Centered Care
- Quality and Safety
- Continuous Learning
Together, these values inspire us to deliver exceptional cancer care while advancing education, research, and innovation for the benefit of our patients and the healthcare community.
Service Provided to:
Princess Noorah Oncology Center provides specialized adult oncology and hematology services to:
- National Guard employees and their eligible dependents.
- Eligible Saudi citizens diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders.
- Eligible insured patients referred through the Business Center in accordance with institutional policies.
Divisions & Heads
Adult Medical Oncology Section
Adult Hematology/ BMT Section
Adult Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy Section
Palliative Care Services Section
Radiation Oncology Section
Gynecology Oncology Section
Cancer Control Section
Training Programs
Adult Medical Oncology Fellowship Training Program
Palliative Care Fellowship Training Program
Adult Hematology Fellowship Training Program
Adult Lymphoma Fellowship Training Program
Gynecology Oncology Fellowship Training Program
Radiation Oncology Residency Program
Leadership
Prof. Mubarak Al Mansour
Chairman, Princess Noorah Oncology Center
Dr. Hussein Alkushi
Deputy Chairman, Princess Noorah Oncology Center
Dr. Meteb Alfoheidi
Section Head, Adult Medical Oncology
Dr. Ahmed Absi
Section Head, Adult Hematology/ BMT
Dr. Sameer Alamoudi
Section Head, Adult Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy
Dr. Nabil Almouaalamy
Section Head, Palliative Care Services
Dr. Hussein Alkushi
Section Head, Radiation Oncology
Dr. Hatim Al Jifree
Section Head, Gynecology Oncology
Dr. Samah Alrehaily
Section Head, Cancer Control
Contact us
Email:ocwr@mngha.med.sa
Phone: +966-12-2266666