INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Parvaneh Vossough, a pioneer of modern pediatric hematology and oncology in Iran, and one of the foremost global authorities in pediatric
oncology, devoted her entire life voluntarily to those in need of her knowledge, experience, and guidance.Prof
Vossough studied medicine at Tehran University and completed her internship and pediatric residency at renowned medical centers in the USA
Afterward, she moved to Washington D.C
appointed as an attending pediatric oncologist at M.D
Anderson Medical Center in Houston, Texas
In spite of various opportunities outside the country, having decided to come back and serve in her country, Iran, she resigned from her
position and rejected all other job offers
Vossough exerted in establishing the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology ward in Ai-Asghar Hospital, which led to the establishment of
comparable departments in various hospitals, was groundbreaking and among her greatest success stories in the field of cancer treatment,
leaving behind a legacy of extremely difficult to match
Throughout her many years of service, Prof
Vossough functioned as a dedicated volunteer without ever collecting any compensation.Prof
Society of Pediatric Oncology (INCTR) and the Middle East children with cancer with the most up-to-date, proper, and comprehensive treatment
Parvaneh Vossough, born in 1935 in Tafresh, passed away on May 19, 2013, at the age of 78
For us, there are no goodbyes, as she will always be in our hearts.On May 19, we commemorated her efforts and commitment
