September  2008 Issue                    www.hihtindia.org                    Founder: Dr. Swami Rama

 

Indian Society of Oncology

Continuing Medical Education 2008

14th, 15th, 16th Nov’ 08

 

Sushila Tiwari Memorial

Cancer Research Institute

An upcoming comprehensive cancer center with a mission to control cancer in Uttarakhand state, and the  nation, through approaches which address the whole being--physical, mental, social, and spiritual.

Scientific program is based on the WHO guidelines of National Cancer Control Program to give an overview of common cancers in Indian population, primary prevention, early diagnosis/ management and palliative care.

Renowned experts would address strategies and priorities for cancer control relevant to Indian conditions. Participation would enable young professionals – postgraduate students, medical doctors, and scientists, nursing professionals in the field of cancer to have an insight into comprehensive cancer care.


High Lights of The Program

 

Day One

  • Overview of Global Cancer & NCCP

  • Biological Basis of Cancer

  • Cancer in Indian Population

  • Opportunities & Challenges for Cancer research: Indian Scenario

  • Diet & Cancer

  • Tobacco Control: Principles & Techniques

  • Cancer Vaccines

  • Assessment of Hereditary Cancer Risk

 Day Two

  • Self Discipline for Health & Wellness

  • Common Treatable Cancers in Indian Population

  • Cancer screening for Indian population: A pragmatic view

  • Advances in Molecular Pathology / Biology

  • Diagnosis of Early Head & Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gynecological cancers

  • Techniques of cytological diagnosis

  • Overview of recent trends in therapy of cancer

  • Targeted & novel cancer therapy

 Day Three

  • Quality of life issues in Cancer Care

  • Principles of Palliative Care

  • Pain & symptom control

  • Supportive Therapy in Cancer

  • Effective communication in cancer care

Registration:

  • Last Date: 20th Oct 2008

  • Delegate: Rs. 800, spot registration Rs.1200

  • Student: Rs. 500, spot registration Rs. 750

  • Accompanying person: Rs 500

  • Send a Draft / Cheque (Add Rs.50 for out station cheque) in favor of ISO CME 2008 payable at SBI HIHT branch, Rishikesh.

 Accommodation:

  • Free hostel accommodation at HIHT campus

  • Hotel accommodation in Rishikesh / Dehradun (Tariff: Rs 500-10,000 / night)

  • Please intimate early to book an accommodation crihiht@gmail.com


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