Prof. Mustafa El Sharqawy, Dean of the South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, announced the success of the first marrow transplant operation. The operation managed in saving the life of the 39 years old Abdul Hadi Mohammed Amir, who was suffering from a setback Non Hodgkin's lymphoma after a period of treatment. Prof. Sharqawy asserted the importance of this step considering it a significant medical achievement as it is only the second operation nationwide to be done out of Cairo. This operation was financially sponsored by the university and other donations. Furthermore, the Unit will be expected to do about 50 operations annually.