Oncologists dwell on evolving areas of cancer care during a conclave
The oncologists from PGIMER, Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS Bilaspur, Max Hospital and Fortis participated in a Park Grecian Hospital’s cancer conclave on Sunday.
City Air News
Sep 6, 2026 06:04
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Mohali, September 6, 2026: The oncologists from PGIMER, Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS Bilaspur, Max Hospital and Fortis participated in a Park Grecian Hospital’s cancer conclave on Sunday.
The day-long scientific programme focused on the evolving landscape of cancer treatment and the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-centric care.
Led by Dr. Sandeep Kukkar, Director–Oncology at Park, the conclave provided a platform for clinicians to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging evidence and deliberate on complex cancer management.
It featured expert presentations as well as interactive panel discussions on some of the most evolving areas of cancer care. It also provided an opportunity for onco experts from different institutions to come together, exchange clinical experiences and discuss how these advances can translate into better treatment outcomes and improved quality of survival for patients.
A key focus of the conclave was the rapid transformation in cancer therapies, particularly the growing role of immunotherapy, molecular profiling, biomarkers, targeted therapies and newer systemic treatment approaches.
The experts also discussed the emerging role of next generation sequencing (NGS), liquid biopsies and molecular testing* in identifying genomic alterations across various malignancies and enabling more precise and personalized cancer management.
During the occasion, Dr. Kukkar highlighted the growing cancer burden in India and the importance of early detection, timely treatment and preventive measures.
He said, “Around 30 lakh people in India are living with cancer, of which approximately 15.6 lakh are new cases, while cancer claims around 8.7 lakh lives every year in the country. Breast and cervical cancers remain among the most common cancers in women, while lung and liver cancers are among the commonly occurring cancers in men in India.”
