Dr. Wah Wah Myint Zu –  Radiation Oncologist In Myanmar

Dr. Wah Wah Myint Zu is one of the top radiation oncologists at Yangon General Hospital in Myanmar. She has been at the forefront of creating and delivering a variety of radiation therapy programs in Myanmar’s Yangon General Hospital. Her efforts have been recognized by many in the country’s medical community.

From her early days, Dr. Zu’s passion for biology and physics intertwined with her fervor for healthcare, propelling her into a fulfilling journey in radiation oncology that began in 2008. This, coupled with a fascination for healthcare, made her embark on a rewarding career in Myanmar.
Dr. Zu holds many certifications from the leading medical associations in Myanmar. These include the International Association of the Society of Pain and the Institute of Medicine 1. These licenses underscore her profound expertise in the field.

Beyond mastering science, Dr. Zu focuses on addressing challenges in her field head-on. To this extent, she volunteers as a consultant at U Hla Tun Hospice Cancer Foundation, lending her keen eye for clinical supervision. To help people further, she also set up the NGO group Padummar Cancer and the COVID-19 support group. These catered to the affected people psychologically and spiritually.

Dr. Wah Wah Myint Zu is dedicated to developing palliative care in different ways. She regularly attends events and workshops that bring new evidence in cancer treatment in Myanmar. Her aim is to educate as many people as she can about cancer and palliative care. At the same time, she also focuses on research work to enhance the current state of radiation oncology in Myanmar.

Education

• MBBS from the Institute of Medicine I, Yangon, Myanmar – 1992 to 2002
• M.Med.Sc. in Radiation Oncology from the Institute of Medicine I – Yangon, Myanmar 2008 to 2010
• Fellowship in Palliative Care Medicine from the National Cancer Center of Singapore – 2015 to 2015.

Experience to Date

• Yangon General Hospital – April 2010 to present (2024)

Certifications

• Pain Management from IASP
• Certificate in Hospital Management from the Myanmar Medical Association
• Pain Management Certificate from Myanmar Medical Pain Society

Volunteering Activities

• Advisory Consultant at U-Hla Tun Hospice
• Consultant Oncologist at the charity hospital, Jivitadana Sanga Hospital

Recognitions

• Poster Award by Cicely Saunders Institute in London
• IDEA Palliative Care Education Award by Asco Conquer Cancer Foundation
• Implementation Grant from the Ministry of Health in 2019
• Implementation Grant from the Ministry of Health in 2020
• Asia Pacific Leadership Development Award by the American Society for Clinical Oncology, USA – 2023

Special Skills and Interests

Dr. Wah Wah Myint Zu holds special expertise in the following domains:

• Radiation Oncology
• Palliative Care 
• Counseling 
• Clinical study and research
• Pain management 
• Medical Education 

Cancer Types Treated By Dr. Wah Wah Myint Zu

Dr. Zu uses radiation to cure various types of cancers. She also uses it as a palliative treatment to relieve her patients from cancer’s symptoms. Using the latest treatments, she addresses the following common types of cancer:

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancer
• Head and neck cancer

Dr. Wah Wah Myint Zu’s Role In Expanding Quality Radiation Oncology Services In Myanmar

Dr. Wah Wah Myint Zu plays a significant role in expanding radiation oncology and quality palliative care services in Myanmar. She is involved in various projects and initiatives. She is a key member of the Myanmar Society for the Study of Pain, the Myanmar Oncology Society, and the Myanmar Society for Radiation Oncology. As a member, she has done several research projects to advance the domain of radiation oncology in Myanmar.
In addition, Dr. Zu is the leader of the Working group for the development of the Cancer Pain Management Guideline. She also leads the project H.O.P.E. which aims to advance palliative care and cancer therapy in Myanmar. She has been honored with the International Development and Education Award in Palliative Care or IDEA-PC. It has further supported her professional journey and contributions to palliative care and radiation oncology. Dr. Myint Zu’s dedication and advocacy are best reflected in her commitment to advancing cancer care and radiation treatment services in Myanmar