Policy makers, oncologists and non-medical stakeholders come together to explore epidemiology, diagnosis, surgical chemotherapy and targeted therapy in the management of colorectal cancer
Clinical experts at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, hosted a pan-India conference, on ‘Newer Perspectives & Clinical Updates in Colorectal Cancer’. Chaired by Dr Anil Heroor, HOD Dept. Colorectal Surgery and Dr Tejinder Singh, Oncologist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, the conference included didactic presentations, in conjunction with interactive discussions by the panel.
The chief guest was Dr Deepak Sawant, Minister for Public Health and Family Welfare, Maharashtra. Also present were, Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare, Prof Dr Rajendra Badwe, Director – TMC (Tata Memorial Center), Prof Avinash Supe, Director of Medical Education & Major Hospitals and Dean, KEM Hospital, Manoj Nair, Assistant Editor, Hindustan Times and Bollywood Actor Emraan Hashmi at the panel.
The panel discussion at the conference covered the following topis: ‘Evidence for laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery along with training strategies,’ Emerging role of the newer therapeutic agents and protocols including targeted agents,’ ‘Dedicated sessions-molecular biology and role of biomarkers in colorectal cancer,’ ‘Session on the rising colorectal cancer incidence with strategies on early detection screening and cutting down healthcare costs.’
EH News Bureau