Date: 
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Location: 
Hotel Hilton Garden Inn, Trivandum

According to latest reports, Kerala is leading India’s national cancer map with highest incidence of many cancers like breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer etc. It is of utmost importance that we should get geared up to face this challenge of managing increasing cancer menace. Trivandrum Oncology Club is organizing an Expert Conclave in Cancer on 1st February 2017, to congratulate one of our senior most members Dr.TK Padmanabhan, for successfully completing 50 years of Oncology Practice. The Conclave is titled “Tackling Increasing Cancer Burden in Kerala; The Way ahead”. The conclave will be having presentations by leading experts in oncology, public health, and media. The expert conclave will have presentations, discussions, and brain storming sessions. Please attend the conclave and make it a huge success.

 

Dr.Chandramohan K 

Secretary

 

Program Brochure: 1, 2

Program Details

7.00pm-7.15pm: Suggestions for planning for cancer care in Kerala for the new millennium : Dr.MV Pillai, M.D Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

7.15pm-7.30 pm: Planning and implementing a public cancer care programme for the State of Kerala; Our strengths and weaknesses: Dr.Eqbal B Member Planning Board Kerala

7.30 PM-7.45pm: International collaborations in cancer care ;Proposal for Ontario-Trivandrum Joined initiative in cancer research and treatment: Dr.Christopher Booth, Associate Professor Queen's University Ontario Canada

7.45pm-8.00pm: Discussion -Cancer Campaigns ; Role of Media and Social Media: Moderator - Shri. Koshy Thomas(Ay TV): Shri.MG Radhakrishnan (Asianet), Shri. Gouridasan Nair(The Hindu), Shri. Markose Abraham(Malayala Manorama), Shri. G Sekharan Nair (Mathrubhoomi), Shri. G Mahadevan (The Hindu), Shri. Jacob Ponnoose (Former DGP),  Shri. Markose Abraham (Malayala Manorama)

7.45pm- 8.15pm: Panel Discussion :  Improving cancer care; Is private public partnership in cancer care a feasible options in Kerala?: Moderator - Dr.Boben Thomas: Dr.M Sahadulla(Chairman and MD ,KIMS Hospital), Dr.Sreejith N Kumar(Former Past State President ,IMA), Dr.John Panicker (President IMA ,Trivandrum), Dr.A.Marthanda Pillai (Former National President ,IMA), Dr.Thomas Mathew (Principal ,Government Medical College Trivandrum)

 

Honouring Dr T K Padmanabhan for completing 50 years of practice in cancer treatment

Trivandrum Oncology Club whole heartedly rejoice with Dr.TK Padmanabhan for completing 50 glorious years of practice in oncology. Distinguished graduate of Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram and an eminent Professor of Radiation Oncology, held in high esteem by one and all, who ventured into the field of Radiation Oncology when it was in its infancy in the state of Kerala Compassionate physician, known for his simplicity, dedication and principled approach, who has generously given his time, energy, and expertise to improve the care of oncology patients and make a difference in the lives of many . Legendary teacher with extraordinary vision who initiated many grateful students into the art and science of Radiation Oncology and magnanimously nurtured the careers of his juniors in the field