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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Two-day Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025 concludes
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025, organised by the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala (AMPOK), concluded in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The two-day event brought together over 200 experts from India and abroad for a series of high-impact discussions on pressing issues in oncology. The conclave featured eight key sessions addressing the growing cancer burden in the state, with a focus on emerging trends, future strategies, and barriers to optimal care. Topics included the role and misuse of media in cancer control, challenges in access and affordability, pharmaceutical industry practices, and policy-making for effective cancer management. Sessions also explored strengthening the cancer research ecosystem and the transformative potential of genomics and precision medicine. One of the highlights of the event was the release of a cancer opinion survey, which offered valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in cancer treatment in Kerala, drawing on statistical data from local cancer patients. The event was inaugurated by Speaker A N Shamseer. Dr Suresh H Advani, considered as the father of cancer treatment in India, was the chief guest. Artist B D Dethan performed a live painting during the inaugural ceremony.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Speaker to open Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025
Thiruvananthapuram: Speaker A N Shamseer will inaugurate a two-day Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025, aimed at exploring new challenges and possibilities in cancer treatment, on Saturday in the state capital. Dr Suresh H Advani, widely regarded as the father of cancer treatment in India, will be the chief guest on the occasion. Organised under the leadership of the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala, the conclave will see participation from over 200 cancer treatment experts from within and outside the country. The event will feature discussions across seven key sessions on critical topics related to cancer care. As part of the conclave, a cancer opinion survey will also be released. The conclave will analyse the challenges and opportunities in cancer treatment in the state. Key discussion topics include the role and misuse of media in cancer control activities, necessary changes in the use of medications in cancer treatment, accessibility of cancer care, availability of insurance facilities, the need for research and further studies in the field and the role of genomics and precision medicine in cancer care. The Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025 will also feature a live painting by renowned painter B D Duttan. The painting is being organised as part of cancer awareness.
