Welcome to SMOP
Message from the President
Pakistan continues to face a growing burden of cancer, with late diagnoses and high mortality posing major challenges to our healthcare system. As the newly appointed President of the Society for Medical Oncology Pakistan (SMOP), I am both honored and committed to building on the efforts of my predecessors Prof. Zeba Aziz and Prof. Adnan Abdul Jabbar and further advancing the society’s mission.
Our journey forward will emphasize collaborative innovation, contextual relevance, and national integration in oncology. We believe that a robust National Cancer Registry is foundational to understanding our unique cancer landscape and shaping responsive, evidence-based interventions.
A key focus will be on strengthening medical education by working in synchronization with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). By aligning oncology training with evolving global standards while respecting local needs, we aim to empower our next generation of oncologists.
We will also champion indigenous research, as Pakistan’s diverse population and environmental factors demand solutions rooted in local evidence. This includes the development of national treatment guidelines that are both clinically sound and cost-effective, ensuring accessible care for patients across all socio-economic strata.
Communication remains a powerful tool. We envision SMOP as a dynamic forum where oncologists connect, collaborate, and support each other, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.
Most critically, we must address the glaring gaps in cancer care across government and public hospitals. SMOP will advocate for policy-level improvements, resource allocation, and capacity building to bring equitable, quality cancer care within reach of all citizens.
Together, let us strive for a future where cancer patients in Pakistan receive timely, affordable, and compassionate care. I look forward to your support and collaboration on this transformative journey.
S. Najeeb Niamatullah MD
S. Najeeb Niamatullah MD

SMOP VALUES
INTEGRITY
We conduct our work without compromise on honesty. In our research, our expenditures, our judgments, and our approach to life, we are completely transparent, because transparency is the only way of ensuring integrity.
COMMITMENT
We are whole-heartedly devoted to accomplishing our mission. In our support for one another, our service to our profession, and our care for our patients, we insist on complete commitment.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take full responsibility for all our actions and decisions. We alone are accountable for our professional conduct.
EXCELLENCE
The field of medical oncology is a fast-changing one; what was standard practice today is obsolete tomorrow. We are never satisfied with the status quo, but pushing for excellence at all times. Only thus can we fully serve our patients.
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SMOP UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST SMOP ACTIVITIES
Upcoming International Conferences
ESMO Congress
9th – 13th September 2022
Paris
The ESMO Congress 2022
The ESMO Congress 2022 will present the very latest advances in the treatment of cancer and offer an excellent educational programme, with a wealth of opportunities for exchange of ideas among delegates.
ACORD22
25th – 30th September 2022
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Protocol Development Workshop
A one-week online program in effective clinical trial design for early career clinical cancer researchers from all oncology sub-specialties based in the Asia Pacific region.
EHOC 2022
5th – 8th October 2022
XIII Eurasian Hematology Oncology Congress (EHOC 2022) h
The online abstract submission system will be available and open until midnight 24:00 (Istanbul Time) on July 17, 2022.
JSCO Frontier Symposium
20th – 22nd October 2022
Japan
The Future of cancer treatment based on bonds of trust
October 20(Thu) – 22 (Sat), 2022 | KOBE Convention Center