Student Mentors Programme
Things change, when we choose to change them. Waiting for things to happen would not beget any change.
The present cancer burden is quite alarming globally and India. What is more alarming is that this figure is going to increase 50% by the year 2020 as predicted by World Health Organisation. NCI-India has been envisaged by the Government of India as an Institute of National importance which will look after cancer research and formulation of modern therapy for cancer patients in India.
We have started an educational series on updates in management of different cancers as an initiative of NCI - India. After successful completion of our educational series on Updates in management of common cancers in India, we are organizing "Students Mentorship Programme" from 18-31 December, 2017 on Common Issues in Cancer Care in India, presented by Indian Society of Clinical Oncology and Pink Chain Campaign.
Interested students can fill up the form.
Organising Team
Dr Goura Kishor Rath
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Dr Abhishek Shankar
PROGRAMME INCHARGE
Dr Supriya Mallick
PROGRAMME CO-INCHARGE
Dr. Sachidanand Jee Bharati
PROGRAMME CO-INCHARGE
Dr Chandra Prakash Prasad
PROGRAMME CO-INCHARGE
Dr Mayank Singh
PROGRAMME CO-INCHARGE
Dr Ritesh Kumar
PROGRAMME CO-INCHARGE
Ms Monika Bari
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR
Ms Lagan Mehta
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR
Ms Madhulika Sharma
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR
Ms Meghal Khanna
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR
Mentors
| Dr Goura Kishor Rath, MD Professor, Radiation Oncology Chief, Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH Head, National Cancer Institute – India All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr Sunesh Kumar, MD Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Dr SVS Deo, MS Professor Department of Surgical Oncology Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr Alok Thakar, MS Professor Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head & Neck Oncology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Dr Tulika Seth, MD Professor Department of Clinical Hematology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr Seema Mishra, MD Professor Department of Oncoanaesthesia & Palliative Medicine Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Dr Smriti Hari,MD Professor Department of Radiology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr Anant Mohan,MD Professor Department of Pulmonary Medicine& Sleep Disorders All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Dr Sonali Jhanjee,MD Professor Department of Psychiatry All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr Sandeep Mathur,MD Professor Department of Pathology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Dr Nand Kumar, MD Professor Department of Psychiatry All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr. Sachidanand Jee Bharati, MD, DM Associate Professor Department of Oncoanaesthesia & Palliative Medicine Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Dr Abhishek Shankar, MD, CPFP Assistant Professor Department of Preventive Oncology Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr Raja Pramanik, MD, DM Assistant Professor Department of Medical Oncology Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Dr Ritesh Kumar, MD Assistant Professor Department of Radiation Oncology Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr Supriya Mallik, MD, DNB Department of Radiation Oncology Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Dr Chandra Prakash Prasad, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Medical Oncology(Lab) Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Dr Mayank Singh, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Medical Oncology(Lab) Dr B R Ambedkar IRCH All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
Selected Students for Students Mentorship Program
We are glad to inform that the following students have been selected for the "Students Mentorship Program" from 18-31st December, 2017 on Common Issues in Cancer Care in India by Indian Society of Clinical Oncology and Pink Chain Campaign.
Arvind Kumar (MPhil/PhD)
Department of Political Studies, JNU, Delhi
Alan Saji (MBBS)
MAMC, Delhi
Komal (BSc Microbiology)
Gargi College, DU, Delhi
Sibaram Sadangi (BSc Biomedical Sciences)
Acharya Narendra Dev College, DU, Delhi
Dr Anusha Dubey (BHMS, PGDPHM)
NIHFW, Delhi
Dr Gunjan Saini (MBBS)
LHMC, Delhi
Deepak Saini (BHMS)
Delhi
Dr Neha Sharma (BDS)
Inderprastha Dental College, Meerut, UP
Pritam Kashyap (BSc Botany)
Acharya Narendra Dev College, DU, Delhi
Preeti Yadav (BSc Microbiology)
Gargi College, DU, Delhi
Shubhra Vats (BSc Life Sciences)
Desh Bandhu College, DU, Delhi
Ritika Madaan (BSc Biomedical Sciences)
Acharya Narendra Dev College, DU, Delhi
Nikita Kohli (BSc Mathematics)
Janki Devi Memorial College, DU, Delhi
Ritika Mamgai (BA Elementary Education)
Gargi College, DU, Delhi
Neelam (BSc Life Sciences)
Dayal Singh College, DU, Delhi
Karan Bansal ( BSc Biochemistry)
Sri Venkateswara College, DU, Delhi
Vatshala Patwal (BA Philosophy)
Gargi College, DU, Delhi
Anjali Kukreja (MSc Chemistry)
St Stephen's College, DU, Delhi
Kajal Tomar (BSc Zoology)
Dayal Singh College, DU, Delhi
Akansha Negi (BSc Life Sciences)
Dayal Singh College, DU, Delhi
Absy Sam (BA Psychology)
JMC, DU, Delhi
Topicsto Explore
SOCIO CULTURAL ISSUES IN CANCER CARE IN INDIA
Society and associated culture affect both the risk factors for cancer as well as the meaning of the disease by establishing norms of behaviour and providing guidance for theirfamily members to respond emotionally, socially to this disease. Social norms and cultural believes affect the cancer care along the entire journey of the disease. Eighty five to ninety percent cancer incidence is attributable to lifestyle choices such as diet, alcohol and smoking along with environmental factors.Socio-cultural factors pay very important role in prevention and early detention, treatment choice and management of side effects and rehabilitation with survivorship issues in cancer care. Cancer is said to be a socio-cultural diseases and type of cancer can be easily predicted by understanding the socio-cultural norms of the society. This is very important responsibility to observe how this factors are important in causation of the disease and how it helps the individual and family to fight with the disease.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL ISSUES IN CANCER CARE IN INDIA
Mental health should be included in the training of healthcareprofessional in all areas of cancer care. Psycho- oncology is a broad approach to cancer therapy which treats the emotional, social, spiritual distress which is often ignored. Psycho oncology referral has become an accepted part of cancer treatment and deals with issues related to Stress, Anxiety, Adjustment disorders and Depression.
FINANCIAL ISSUES IN CANCER CARE IN INDIA
Financial problem has an impact on quality of life in cancer survivors. This is always believed that cancer treatment requires lots of money to invest. Now in the area of personalized therapy, cost of diagnostics and treatment are going to make things very difficult for the poor cancer patients. Cancer patients having a financial problem were reported borrowing money declaring bankruptcy, worrying about paying medical bills. Patient is unable to pay medical visit, lab tests and make financial sacrifices. Patients is not able to pay the money for the treatment takes a toll on the family and patient due the expenses and the cost of the treatment. Finance is very important for most of the cancer patients visiting Government hospitals for cancer treatment as they have to invest it on travelling, diagnostics and treatment. Government support for cancer treatment gives some amount of relief but others expenses are also too high to pay. This all form of financial management has a huge impact of overall management of cancer leading to cancer related high morbidity and mortality.
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES IN CANCER CARE IN INDIA
Administrative or health care administration is the field related to leadership management and administration of public health system, and health care system. A hospital network and healthcare administrators are considered health care professionals. Hospital administration ensure that specific outcome are attained all health care services are running smoothly. Their prime goal is to provide quality patient care and patient friendly atmosphere.
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT RELATED ISSUES IN CANCER CARE IN INDIA
Most cancer cases are detected at advanced stages and this is attributed to many factors. Delay in diagnosis leads to delay in treatment leading to high morbidity and mortality. Patients are referred to higher centre to confirm diagnosis and treatment. There are many issues involved in the whole process starting from travel, accessibility, cost and support from family and society. There are number of tests required to be done for diagnosis which costs very heavily. There is long waiting list for patients presenting for cancer management in Government hospitals. Patients wait for longer for their turn and ends with palliative treatment in view of disease progression.
For the treatment of Cancer, timely diagnosis is the most important part as after that patient is informed about the disease and further course of treatment. Cancer is a disease in which early diagnosis and treatment cure the disease, so delay in the diagnosis would not help a patient. Healthy individuals should undergo age specific cancer screening regularlyto detect cancer at early stage and adopt healthy practices to avoid risk factors as "PREVETION IS BETTER THAN CURE".
For the treatment of Cancer, timely diagnosis is the most important part as after that patient is informed about the disease and further course of treatment. Cancer is a disease in which early diagnosis and treatment cure the disease, so delay in the diagnosis would not help a patient. Healthy individuals should undergo age specific cancer screening regularlyto detect cancer at early stage and adopt healthy practices to avoid risk factors as"PREVETION IS BETTER THAN CURE".
RESEARCH REATED ISSUES IN CANCER CARE IN INDIA
Cancer research is a multidisciplinary field that investigates the structure processes and efforts of health care services. Translational research in cancer is an important area to explore and many institutions are doing great job in translational cancer research in India. There are many issues to address in research like good lab facilities, training, funding and orientation of researchers in India. Government is investing more on clinical services and cancer research has not been grown over the years in spite of the need of translation research on India centric cancers.
MEDICOLEGAL ISSUES IN CANCER CARE IN INDIA
Medicolegal involves both medical and legal aspects and very important in every area of medical practice. Medicolegal assistance and support is like the helping hand for the patient. It is required for a patient for the long waiting hours, never ending queues, doubt clearing sessions to cope up with stress, depression and anxiety to know about the diagnosis and treatment with prognosis of the disease. Cost is a very important area which needs to be clearly mentioned and properly explained to patients and relatives. Patient prognosis should be properly explained to avoid any confusion and false hope. Genetic tests should be done in familial cancer cases and genetic counselling must be done about the type, benefits and harms of the test. The benefits that a cancer patients need is in form of a good cancer specialists, family support, financial assistance, medical insurance, psychologists, nutrition and legal assistance should be provided whenever and wherever this is required
Program Schedule
| Monday, December 18, 2017 | ||
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| 9.00 am – 10.00 am | Basics of Oncology and Future Perspectives | Goura Kishor Rath, MD |
| 10.00 am – 11.00 am | Social determinants in Health and disparities in cancer Care | Abhishek Shankar , MD, CPPF |
| 11.00 am – 11.30 am | Tea Break | |
| 11.30 am – 12.30 pm | Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening | SVS Deo, MS |
| 12.30 pm – 01.30 pm | Bio-statistics | RM Pandey, PhD |
| 01.30 pm – 02.30 pm | LUNCH | |
| 02.30 pm – 03.30 pm | Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening | Sunesh Kumar, MD |
| 03.30 pm – 04.00 pm | Familial and Genetic Factors in Cancer | Raja Pramanik, MD, DM |
| 04.00 pm – 05.00 pm | Psychological Factors in Cancer | Nand Kumar, MD |
| Tuesday, December 19, 2017 | ||
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| 9.00 am – 10.00 am | Palliative care in Cancer: Brief Overview | Sachidanand Jee Bharati, MD, DM |
| 10.00 am – 11.00 am | Basics and practical application of Molecular Oncology | CP Prasad, PhD Mayank Singh, PhD |
| 11.00 am – 11.30 am | Tea Break | |
| 11.30 am – 12.30 pm | Tobacco Prevention and Cessation with Global Tobacco Control | Sonali Jhanjee, MD |
| 12.30 pm – 01.30 pm | Alcohol and Cancer with de-addiction strategies | Supriya Mallick, MD, DNB |
| 01.30 pm – 02.30 pm | LUNCH | |
| 02.30 pm – 03.30 pm | Lung Cancer Prevention | Anant Mohan, MD |
| 03.30 pm – 04.00 pm | Head & Neck Cancer Prevention & Screening | Alok Thakar, MS |
| 03.30 pm – 04.00 pm | Community based Cancer Prevention | Tulika Seth, MD |
| 04.00 pm – 05.00 pm | Cancer Survivorship | Seema Mishra, MD |