Professor Hamid bin Harmal Al-Shamsi, Head of the UAE Oncology Section at the UAE Medical Association, stated that fasting for cancer patients during Ramadan is not a general decision that can be applied to all patients. He warned that fasting may harm some cases, especially patients receiving intensive treatment or suffering from weight loss. He noted that the decision to fast depends on the patient's health status and type of treatment and must be made after consultation with the treating physician for each patient. He explained that cancer patients who have been in remission for a long time, enjoy stable health, and do not suffer from complications or malnutrition can generally fast without problems. As for patients who are still undergoing treatment, the matter
