INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Date – 31st October and 1st November 2025
Hosted by: Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, Indore Cancer Foundation
About International Conference
We at the Indore Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust are committed to not only ensuring access to scientific treatment of cancer to all but also to improve the quality of life of cancer patients undergoing treatment.
An International Conference on Supportive Care is scheduled to be held in Indore on 31st October and 1st November 2025 this year.
This 2-day event will include didactic lectures, panel discussions and live demonstration on supportive care in Oncology, Photobiomodulation therapy in supportive care, Ayurveda in supportive care, hyperthermia in supportive care.
Top experts from international field of supportive care/ photobiomodulation therapy, from France, USA, Italy experts in hyperthermia and top national expert from India in
Ayurved will attend and share their knowledge & expertise.
How will it benefit participants?
Doctors will be able to understand finer points of offering supportive care through a cost-effective approach, which is one of the biggest strengths of the Indore Cancer Foundation
The *nursing staff *and paramedical staff from government healthcare delivery systems will learn how to look after cancer patients in their own setting, particularly those with bedsores or those bedridden for a long time.
At the medical college level *and at the district it will bring doctors closer to the latest technical developments in the care of the patients by the use of technology which can range from photobiomodulation therapy, or from the use of methods from the Indian systems of medicine such as *Ayurveda.
Everyone participating will get an opportunity to interact with top experts in this field and get to know the power of teamwork.
Top experts from international field of supportive care/ photobiomodulation therapy, from France, USA, Italy experts in hyperthermia and top national expert from India in Ayurved will attend.
Program Highlights
Two Day Conference on Supportive Care in Oncology
Photobiomodulation Therapy
Ayurved in Supportive Care
Role of Hyperthermia in Palliative Care
Program Highlights
Two Day Conference on Supportive Care in Oncology
Photobiomodulation Therapy
Ayurved in Supportive Care
Role of Hyperthermia in Palliative Care
Past Conference Glimpses
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Registration Fee Details (International & National)
• For International Participants/Delegates -
USD $ 200 per participant (Onsite attendance).
USD $ 10 per participant (Online participation)
• For Educational Groups and Universities –
USD $ 5 per participant for more than 5 members
(For Online international participation)
• For National Participants/Delegates -
Rs. 1000 per participant (Onsite attendance)
Rs. 150 per participant (Online participation)
About Indore Cancer Foundation
The Indore Cancer Foundation is a not-for-profit, charitable organization working in the field of cancer, ICF is registered under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trust Act, 1951.
A not-for profit, charitable organisation, ICF was settled by Smt. Usha Devi Holkar, ex-ruler of Indore, and her husband Mr. Satish Chandra Malhotra, Chairman, Empire Industries, Mumbai.
The Indore Cancer Foundation (ICF), a brain child of Dr. Digpal Dharkar, was launched on 27th December 1988 in the presence of Dr. Jatin P. Shah, the then Professor, and Chief, Head and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York; Late Mr. Sunil Dutt, former M.P. from Mumbai; Mr. Surendra Wadhwani, Hong Kong; and prominent citizens of Indore.
Organizing Committee
Dr. Rene Jean Bensadoun
Conference President
Dr. Digpal Dharkar
Chairman Scientific committee
Dr. Upinder Dhar
Conference Chairman
Dr. Suresh Sehgal
Chairman Organising Committee
Prof Dr. Virendra Vyas
Organising Secretary
Ms. Sureka Soni
Administrative Coordinator
Organizing Committee
Dr. Rene Jean Bensadoun
Conference President
Dr. Digpal Dharkar
Chairman Scientific committee
Dr. Suresh Sehgal
Chairman Organising Committee
Dr. Upinder Dhar
Conference Chairman
Prof Dr. Virendra Vyas
Organising Secretary
Ms. Sureka Soni
Administrative Coordinator
International Conference - Stalwarts
Prof. Dr. Rene-Jean Bensadoun
Immediate Past-President WALT, Vice-President PBM
Foundation (USA)
Topic : Actualization of WALT guidelines in Cancer Supportive Care, level of evidence for the prevention and management of various side effects of cancer treatment by PBM- Major role of PBM parameters and Dosimetry.
Dr. Praveen R Arany
Executive Director & Past President WALT
Topic : Precision Photomedicine approach with Photobiomodulation Therapy in Supportive Care in Cancer.
Dr. Nagraj G. Huilgol
Chief Radiation Oncologist, Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai
Topic : Looking back and looking ahead to Hyperthermic Oncology in India.
Dr. Donald E Patthoff
DDS, USA Past President- Dental Association (WV) USA
Topic : Light WAYS: Imagining ancient and future Supportive Care through word lenses
Dr. Prasan Shankar
Medical Director, Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Bengaluru
Topic : The Role of Ayurveda in Supportive care to enhance quality of life of patients.
Dr. Jigna Bhattacharya
Senior Radiation Oncologist and Director and Head of the department at Shubham Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad
Topic : The latest developments in Hyperthermia treatment and why it is the high time to have it in every centre in our country.
Dr. Digpal Dharkar
Founder & Honorary Secretary, Indore Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust
Topic : The Architecture of Support: Developing Low-Cost, High-Impact Supportive Care model: what made it possible?
Prof. Dr. Virendra Vyas
Organising Secretary
Topic : Personalizing Supportive Care: Which Path Forward- PBMT/ Ayurveda or Hyperthermia?
In House Faculty
Dr. Kratika Kulkarni
Topic : Light as Medicine: Photobiomodulation Therapy for Enhanced Wound Repair
Dr. Sanjana Torani
Topic : Challenges of Supportive Care and How We Handle Them at Low Cost
Dr. Sonali Gore
Topic : Ayurveda in symptom relief under supportive cancer care.
Ms. Palav Kamdar
Topic : Importance of early integration of Psycho-oncology in Cancer Care.
Ms. Subhi Malviya
Topic : Structured nutrition monitoring & intervention in radiation therapy patients
Ms. Pooja Patel
Topic : Importance of early integration of Psycho-oncology in Cancer Care.
Mr. Subodh Shriwas
Topic : Enhanced Physiotherapy Protocol in all Phase of Rehabilitation
Ms. Sonali Sharma
Topic : Enhanced Physiotherapy Protocol in all Phase of Rehabilitation
In House Faculty
Dr. Kratika Kulkarni
Topic : Light as Medicine: Photobiomodulation Therapy for Enhanced Wound Repair
Dr. Sanjana Torani
Topic : Challenges of Supportive Care and How We Handle Them at Low Cost
Dr. Sonali Gore
Topic : Ayurveda in symptom relief under supportive cancer care.
Ms. Palav Kamdar
Topic : Importance of early integration of Psycho-oncology in Cancer Care.
Ms. Subhi Malviya
Topic : Structured nutrition monitoring & intervention in radiation therapy patients
Ms. Pooja Patel
Topic : Importance of early integration of Psycho-oncology in Cancer Care.
Mr. Subodh Shriwas
Topic: Enhanced Physiotherapy Protocol in all Phase of Rehabilitation
Ms. Sonali Sharma
Topic: Enhanced Physiotherapy Protocol in all Phase of Rehabilitation
HOW TO REACH INDORE
Quick Breakdown of Approximate Travel Times
City
Air Travel
Rail Travel
Rail Travel
Mumbai
1-2 hours
Overnight
12-14 hours
Delhi
1-2 hours
Overnight
18-20 hours
Bangalore
2-3 hours
2-3 days
24-26 hours
Chennai
1-2 hours
2-3 days
30-32 hours
Hyderabad
1-2 hours
Overnight
12-14 hours
Kolkata
2-3 hours
2-3 days
30-32 hours
City
Air Travel
Rail Travel
Rail Travel
Mumbai
1-2 hours
Overnight
12-14 hours
Delhi
Air 1-2 hours
Overnight
18-20 hours
Bangalore
2-3 hours
2-3 days
24-26 hours
Chennai
1-2 hours
2-3 days
30-32 hours
Hyderabad
1-2 hours
Overnight
12-14 hours
Kolkata
2-3 hours
2-3 days
30-32 hours
City : Mumbai
Air Travel : 1-2 hours
Rail Travel : Overnight
Road Travel : 12-14 hours
City : Delhi
Air Travel : 1-2 hours
Rail Travel : Overnight
Road Travel : 18-20 hours
City : Bangalore
Air Travel : 2-3 hours
Rail Travel : 2-3 days
Road Travel : 24-26 hours
City : Chennai
Air Travel : 1-2 hours
Rail Travel : 2-3 days
Road Travel : 30-32 hours
City : Hyderabad
Air Travel : 1-2 hours
Rail Travel : Overnight
Road Travel : 12-14 hours
City : Kolkata
Air Travel : 2-3 hours
Rail Travel : 2-3 days
Road Travel : 30-32 hours
PLACES YOU CAN VISIT IN & NEAR INDORE
Rajwada Palace
Rajwada, also known as the Holkar Palace, is a historical palace in Indore that was constructed by the Holkars of the Maratha empire.
56 Dukan
Apart from the famous food street ’56 Dukaan’, Indore has the much-famed Rajwada Palace of , Kaanch Mandir, Khajrana Ganesh Temple.
‘Sarafa’ market
Have you heard of the famed ‘Sarafa’ market of Indore? A jewellery business epicentre in daylight which transforms into a gastronomic food street.
Lalbagh Palace
Lalbagh Palace was built by the Holkar Dynasty, and is situated in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Holkar family resided in the palace up to 1978.
Mahakaleshwar Temple
Nearby attractions like Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling is one hour drive and can be done as a single day trip
Maheshwar
For history lovers, Maheshwar – the capital seat of great queen Ahilya Mata Holkar on the banks of river Narmada and Mandu.
Omkareshwar Temple
Omkareshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in the Mandhata city
Mandav
Mandu or Mandavgad is a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh. A dream place for every historian, this city offers a memorable experience.
PLACES YOU CAN VISIT IN & NEAR INDORE
Rajwada Palace
Rajwada, also known as the Holkar Palace, is a historical palace in Indore that was constructed by the Holkars of the Maratha empire.
56 Dukan
Apart from the famous food street ’56 Dukaan’, Indore has the much-famed Rajwada Palace of , Kaanch Mandir, Khajrana Ganesh Temple.
‘Sarafa’ market
Have you heard of the famed ‘Sarafa’ market of Indore? A jewellery business epicentre in daylight which transforms into a gastronomic food street.
Lalbagh Palace
Lalbagh Palace was built by the Holkar Dynasty, and is situated in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Holkar family resided in the palace up to 1978.
Mahakaleshwar Temple
Nearby attractions like Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling is one hour drive and can be done as a single day trip
Maheshwar
For history lovers, Maheshwar – the capital seat of great queen Ahilya Mata Holkar on the banks of river Narmada and Mandu.
Omkareshwar Temple
Omkareshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in the Mandhata city
Mandav
Mandu or Mandavgad is a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh. A dream place for every historian, this city offers a memorable experience.