On the occasion of World Cancer Day, this episode opens a critical conversation on cancer as a global public health challenge, where nearly 50 percent of patients worldwide are still diagnosed at an advanced stage — often when treatment options are more limited and outcomes poorer.
In this interview, renowned oncology specialist Dr. Hassan El Solh draws on decades of clinical and leadership experience in pediatric oncology and cancer care, including senior roles at American University of Beirut Medical Center and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. He reflects on why late-stage diagnosis remains so common across countries and health systems, and what can realistically be done to reverse this trend.
The conversation explores the rising incidence of cancer, key risk factors and drivers, and the essential role of early detection and prevention in improving survival and quality of life. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. El Solh explains how many cancers can be detected earlier through awareness and timely screening long before symptoms become severe.
This episode also marks the launch of Enmaeya’s healthcare initiative, which aims to raise awareness, encourage informed public dialogue, and advocate for early detection and prevention as foundational pillars of public health.
This episode sets the tone for a long-term initiative focused on helping individuals, families, and communities move from late response to early action.
