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71 the various departments to become a part of the American Children’s Oncology Group. The treatment protocols which currently exist in Israel are: • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Chairpersons Dr. Batia Stark and Dr. Shay Izraeli • B-cell Lymphoma, Chairperson Prof. Miriam Ben Harush • Neuroblastoma, Chairman Dr. Yitzhak Yaniv and Dr. Hana Golan • Retinoblastoma, Chairperson Dr. Nili Remo • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Chairman Dr. Yaakov Goshen • Wilms' Tumor, Chairman Dr. Yoram Neuman International Publication of Joint Research of the Israeli Genetic and Ovarian Cancer Consortium in Seattle; the study examined over 660 BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation carriers in Israel and the United States, showing that familial factors may have a significant impact on the risk of a specific malignancy in BRCA1 or BRCA2 carriers. This study received extensive coverage in the scientific journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S.A. Israeli Breast Implant Registry for Reconstruction Purposes The ICA has assisted in establishing an Israeli Breast Implant Registry of women who have undergone mastectomy and reconstruction with implants and is working towards integrating Israel's registry in the international registry network. Dr. Morris Topaz, Director of the Plastic Surgery Ward at Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera, and Chairman of the International Breast Implant Registry, coordinates the Israeli registry. The Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy and 6 genetic institutes engaged in cancer genetics, are performing a joint study on the Genetics of Breast and ovarian Cancer in Israel. The study is being conducted in several stages. The initial stage evaluates the level of risk of contracting breast cancer and ovarian cancer in BRCA1 and BRAC2 gene mutation carriers. The ICA finances this research, recognizing the significance of this collaboration between the institutions, which is anticipated to produce substantial results, significantly impacting and upgrading the quality of knowledge in this important subject. Prof. Lahad of Shaarei Tzedek Hospital is coordinating the research in collaboration with the Sheba, Rambam, Rabin, Sourasky and Carmel Medical Centers. The joint research was conducted under the direction of Prof. Efrat Levi-Lahad of the Genetics Unit at the Shaarei Tzedek Medical Center, representing the Israel Genetic Consortium, and Dr. Mary Claire King of Washington University
72 Equipment, Construction and Development Remodeled Waiting Area at Assaf Harofeh Hospital Renovations on the patio at the center of the Assaf Harofeh Hospital were completed, making the waiting area more comfortable and pleasant for cancer patients and their families waiting for a medical examination or chemotherapy. Isreal Cancer Association Annual Report 2006 Establishment of Refael Hadar Clinic at the Rabin Medical Center March 2006 saw the inauguration of the Rafael Hadar Clinics Wing at the Davidoff Center at the Rabin Medical Center. Dr. D. Oppenheim, Director of the Rabin medical Center, Mrs. Suzy Eban, Founding President of the Israel Cancer Association, Prof. E. Robinson, ICA Chairman, Ms. M. Ziv, ICA Director General, representatives of the deceased's family, estate managers and additional representatives from the Medical Center and the ICA were present at the Wing inauguration ceremony. Blood Test Room and Lab at Davidoff Center, Rabin Medical Center March 2006 saw the inauguration of the Blood Test Room and Lab established at the Davidoff Center for the treatment and research of cancer diseases, as a token of appreciation for Mrs. Suzy Eban, Founding President of the ICA, for the donation that she obtained from the last will and testament of Joan Thor-Cummings of blessed memory. Activity and Support Center and New Headquarters for the Haifa Branch Renovations on the Rosenfeld House, received from the Haifa Municipality and defined as a structure to be preserved, were completed during the second half of 2006. The building renovation was made possible thanks to the generous contribution of Linda R. Kaminow who dedicated the building in the memory of her late parents Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt. In July the Haifa Branch relocated to the new building. Renovation and Expansion of the Mammography Institute at Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon In mid September 2006, a new Mammography Institute opened in the Imagining Wing of Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon. The new Institute is situated within the Imagining Wing at the Medical Center, and it has undergone a major face lift, having been reconstructed, expanded and renovated. State of the art equipment will be used in the Mammography Institute to conduct screenings and early detection diagnosis of breast cancer, which will allow a more precise diagnosis of breast cancer than in the past. Similarly, the Institute is under national quality control of the Mammography Institutes, headed by Prof. Gadi Rennert. The renovation and expansion of the Institute were made possible thanks to the generous contribution of the Alsace and Feist families in memory of the late Arena Feist-Alsace. The opening ceremony was attended by
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