Pune: In light of the rising number of cancer cases, a conference titled “CURING CANCER ACCURATELY” 2024 was organized by The TGH Oncolife Cancer Centre, Talegaon, Dabhade. This one-day event brought together over 150 oncologists, researchers, physicians, and medical experts from the area to share their latest research, discuss ideas, and collaborate on new methods for early detection, targeted therapies, and personalized treatment strategies. During the event, Padma Shree Award recipient Dr. Suresh Advani highlighted the critical role of prostate cancer management in achieving positive patient outcomes and offered guidance to aspiring oncologists through his insightful session. Well-known panelist Dr Adwait Gore, Dr Wasim Phoplunkar, Dr. Jaipalreddy Pogal, Dr. Ravikumar Wategaonkar, Dr. Tejal Gorasia, Dr Gaurav Jaswal, Dr. Abhishek Purkayastha, Dr Jyoti Mehta, Dr. Chaitra Deshpande, Dr. Amol Pawar, Dr. Mahesh Pawar, Dr. Karan Chanchlani, Dr. Prashant Chandra, Dr. Ashwin Tamhankar, Dr. Jagadish Shinde.
India is home to millions of cancer patients. While some patients can seek timely intervention, some suffer in silence. Timely cancer diagnosis and management is life-saving for the patient. To spread awareness regarding cancer and the mortality and morbidity associated with the disease, the TGH Oncolife Cancer Centre, Talegaon, Dabhade hosted an educative conference consisting of presentations detailing remarkable strides in areas like immunotherapy, and precision medicine, which are enabling doctors to more accurately diagnose cancers and deliver highly effective, customized care to patients. Conversations also explored the immense challenges that remain, including the complexities of tumor heterogeneity, drug resistance, complex decision-making, and disparities in access to quality cancer treatment. The conference underscored the incredible progress made through rigorous, cross-disciplinary research and the tireless efforts of the global oncology community.
The event had discussion sessions led by many renowned oncologists but of-note was the presence of Padam Shree Awardee Dr Suresh Advani, who delivered a lecture on the management of Prostate Cancer and guided and interacted with budding Oncologists.
“Prostate cancer is a silent threat to men’s health. Common symptoms are frequent urination, weak urine flow, and pelvic discomfort. However, as the cancer progresses, patients can experience blood in urine or semen, and erectile dysfunction. Prompt diagnosis through regular screenings inclusive of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal exams improves treatment outcomes and saves lives. Men over 50, or ones with a family history of prostate cancer, should go for regular screening every year to treat cancer before it is too late. Awareness and proactive management will prevent prostate cancer. Remember, early intervention can make all the difference in successfully treating this disease.”
“The Onco-Life Hospitals is one of the standalone specialized Oncology Hospitals Chain, providing world-class affordable treatment to the people of Western Maharashtra. We take great pride in providing personalized, comprehensive, evidence-based, state-of-the-art multidisciplinary cancer care delivered by highly experienced oncologists to the people of Western Maharashtra, through our FOUR centers at SATARA, CHIPLUN, TALEGAON (PUNE), and WAGHOLI (PUNE),” concluded Uday Deshmukh, the Founder & Chairman of Onco-Life Hospitals.
This conference was organized under the leadership of Mr Sachin Deshmukh, Dr Santosh Sahu, Dr Gaurav Jaswal and Dr Jyoti Mehta. Participants left the event energized and inspired, armed with new knowledge and a renewed commitment to improving outcomes and, ultimately, finding a cure for this devastating disease. The event concluded with a gala dinner which was enjoyed by all.