St. John’s, Antigua, February 16, 2010 - Baby M, a wonderful, happy child from St. Johns, Antigua, has become the first patient from Antigua to be treated under the new relationship between The Cancer Centre, Bahamas, and the Government of Antigua.
Professor Hon. Arthur Porter, Managing Director of The Cancer Centre and Professor Karol Sikora, Director of Medical Oncology, reviewed Baby M at Mount St John’s Medical Centre in Antigua during their monthly Professors’ Cancer Clinic there.
"This child has a curable cancer and can go on to a full life given the right treatment," said Professor Sikora, "and Radiation treatment is at present not yet available in the OECS territories".
"We currently deploy some of our staff to conduct clinics, and we administer chemotherapy on site in Antigua," said Professor Hon. Arthur Porter. "However, our intent is to build a sister facility in Antigua capable of providing radiotherapy to the OECS territories. Until that time, however, we will treat the radiotherapy patients in Nassau".
Prime Minister, Dr. The Hon. Baldwin Spencer, visited the clinic and met with Baby M and the medical staff.
He commented that this was an important step forward to providing high quality health care and an example of cooperation between Caribbean nations.
Dr. Conville Brown, CEO of The Cancer Centre, echoed the Prime Minister’s comments and thanked the Government of Antigua for their terrific support and invitation in fostering this important initiative.
For further information contact John Shires at 242 502 9610-5 or Salma Crump at 268 484 2700
About Mount St. John’s Medical Centre
Mount St. John’s Medical Centre is a 185-bed modern medical complex which provides full inpatient, diagnostic and physician services to meet international standards.
Our services include: Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat, Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Pain Management, Oncology, Diabetes Management, Rehabilitation, Emergency & Trauma, Clinical Laboratory & Pathology and Pharmacy.
Contact: Salma Crump
Tel: (268) 484-2711
eMail: sacrump@msjmc.org
URL: www.msjmc.org
