INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON
SUPPORTIVE CARE
INDORE, 14 & 15 December, 2024
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 14th & 15th of December 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.
Key Areas
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN ONCOLOGY
International Faculty Dr. Paolo Bossi Associate Professor Medical Oncology and Chief of Head and Neck Oncology Milan, Italy
PHOTOBIOMODULATION THERAPY IN SUPPORTIVE CARE - including Clinical Sessions
International Faculty: Prof. Dr. Rene Jean Bensadoun Immediate Past President, World Association for,Photobiomodulation Therapy (WALT) France
International Faculty: Dr Donald Patthoff
AYURVED IN SUPPORTIVE CARE
Key Faculty: Dr. Prasan Shankar Medical Director, Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Bangluru
HYPERTHERMIA IN SUPPORTIVE CARE
Key Faculty: Dr. Nagraj Huligol Chief Radiation Oncologist, Navnati Hospital, Mumbai
Program Highlights
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Day1: Inaugural session, Keynote Lectures on Ayurveda and on Supportive care.
| Venue: | Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, Indore Cancer Foundation |
| Date: | December 14, 2024 |
| Registration 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
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10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Inauguration |
Board members and international speakers on dais |
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11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Opening lecture |
Speaker: Dr. Digpal Dharkar Supportive Care: From Fundamentals To Future Perspectives |
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Session 1 (Ayurveda) 11:20 AM - 12:50 PM |
Session chairperson - Prof.Dr Sudhir Krishna, Bengaluru 01:30 hour session dedicated exclusively to the integration of Ayurveda in Supportive cancer care Ayurveda’s Multidimensional Approach in Supportive Care. Speaker Dr Megha: Co-Chairperson- Dr. Ajit Pal Chouhan (Indore) A cohort study to assess the potential of combining Ayurvedic and Modern Dietetics to support cancer patients Speaker : Dr. Nibedita Rath: Co-Chairperson- Dr. Akhlesh K Bhargava (Indore) From Ayurvedic Wisdom to Molecular Insight: “A Google Map For Ayurvedic Drug Discovery” Speaker : Dr.Prasan Shankar ,Bengaluru Co-Chairperson- Dr.Somendra Mishra (Indore) Supportive therapies for management of adverse effects of Cancer treatment and improvement of quality of life |
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Session 2 (Supportive care in cancer) 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM |
Session Chairperson: Dr. Nagraj Huilgol (Bombay),Prof Dr. Rene Jean Bensadoun (France), Dr. Yamini Gupta
(Govt. Medical College Indore) Speaker: Dr.Paolo Bossi (Milan,Italy) Supportive care in oncological patients: An overview on the most frequent toxicities and how to manage them |
| Lunch 1:50 PM - 2:30 PM (Delegates please carry your lunch coupons) |
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Session 3 (Pearls Of Wisdom) 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM 2:45 PM - 3 PM 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Chairperson – Dr. Suresh Sehgal (IIHNO), Prof. Dr. Soniya Moses Co -Chairperson: Dr Amit Katlana (Index, Head Of Department Surgery) Tips for Doctors and Nurses and patient caregivers Speaker: Dr. Vikas Gupta (IIHNO) How to manage blocked Ryle’s Tube, Tracheostomy Tube Urinary Catheter, Bedsores, Colostomy, IV Extravasation How To Do It Speaker: Ms. Subhi Malviya(IIHNO) How to prepare Enteral feed formula Speaker: Mr. Subodh Shriwas and Ms.Sonali Sharma Physiotherapist (IIHNO) |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
How to handle Joint stiffness & offer bedside Physiotherapy Speaker: Palav Kamdar Gandhi (IIHNO) Psycho oncologists Identification of Distress |
| session 4 (Hyperthermia) 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
Chairperson - Dr. Preeti Jain (Indore) Speaker: Dr. Nagraj Huilgol, Mumbai Topic: Role of Hyperthermia as a Supportive Care Strategy in Oncology |
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Tea Break 4:15 PM to 4:35 PM Coupons required |
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| session 5 (Radiotherapy Side effects) 4:35 PM - 5:15 PM |
Chairperson- Dr. Shyam Srivastava Ex-HOD, TMH, Mumbai Prof. Rene Jean Bensadoun, France Speaker: Dr. Priyanshu Tripathi, MD TMH Mumbai (IIHNO) Topic: (i) misconceptions regarding Radiotherapy & (ii) Management of radiation related side effects |
| session 6 (Concluding Conference Lecture Of The Day) 5:15 PM - 5:40 PM |
Speaker: Dr.Praveen Arany, Buffalo USA Topic: Innovative approaches for Light Technologies in Cancer Care |
Day 2: Lectures on treatment induced toxicities, Early Integration of Supportive Care, Live Demonstration of Photo biomodulation Therapy, Dental Sessions, Launch of Supportogram and Concluding Session
| Venue: | Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology |
| Date& Time | 9AM onwards, Sunday December 15, 2024 |
| Highlights: | Live surgical session on photo biomodulation therapy |
| Registration Timing 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| Session 1 (Early Integration of supportive care) 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM 9:45 AM – 10 AM 10 AM - 10:15 AM 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM |
Early integration of supportive care, our institutional approach Session Chairman: Dr. Digpal Dharkar Chairperson: Dr. Amit Katlana (Index, Head Of Department Surgery) Speaker: Subodh Shriwas, Department of Physiotherapy, IIHNO IIHNO Review of Integrated Multidisciplinary Physiotherapy Onco-Rehabilitation Techniques to Reinforce Quality of Life Speakers: Palav Kamdar Gandhi and Pooja Patel, Psycho-oncology Department, IIHNO Topic: Role of Psycho-Social Support: A Holistic Approach to Patient Well-Being Speakers:: Subhi Malviya, Dietetics Department, IIHNO Chairperson- Mrs.Padmaja Joshi Topic: Optimizing Clinical Nutrition - Affordable Feeding Formula and Nutritional Status Monitoring Speaker: Dr. Sonali Gore, MD Ayurved Department (IIHNO) Chairperson-Dr.Prasan Shankar Topic: Institutional Data of the Ayurved Department in Supportive Care of Head and Neck Cancer |
| Tea break 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
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| Session 2 (Segment on supportive care) 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
Supportive Care Segment Dr. Paolo Bossi, Milan, Italy Chairperson –Prof. Dr. Ramesh Arya (Govt. Cancer hospital, Indore), Dr. Anshul Gulati (Chairman CDE, IDA MP State) , Prof. Virendra Vyas (IIHNO) Patients focus on best practices for addressing treatment- induced toxicities in cancer care. Managing Mucositis and Gastrointestinal Toxicities in Oncology Topic of Panel Discussion Potentially Malignant Oral Lesions: Strategies for Cancer Interception Exploring the latest methods and interdisciplinary approaches for early intervention and prevention of malignant progression Moderator: Dr.Digpal Dharkar Panelists: Dr. Paolo Bossi Milan, Italy : Dr. Nagraj Huilgol, Mumbai. : Dr. Prashanthi Reddy (Govt. Dental College) : Dr. Digpal Dharkar |
| session 3 Dental session In association with IDA MP STATE 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 12:45PM-1:15PM |
Chairperson – Dr. Prashanthi Reddy (Govt. Dental College), Dr. Palav Patni (President IDA MP State), Dr. Mainak Kanti Saha (PG Director Modern Dental College & Research Centre) Prof. Donald Patthoff Topic: Dentistry’s Professional Obligations: Dentistry’s responsibility in patient centered care and person whole health Speaker: Dr. Rajeev Srivastava (Hon. Secretary IDA MP State) Topic: Prosthetic Rehabilitation of maxillofacial defects: The Prosthodontist’s Role |
| session 4 (Clinical aspect PBMT and PDT) By house faculty 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM |
Chairperson – Dr. Rajeev Srivastava (Hon. Secretary IDA MP State), Dr. Sumeet Jain (Past President IDA MP State) Speaker: Dr. Kratika Kulkarni (IIHNO) Topic: Photo biomodulation at IIHNO: How We do it and our 2 year data Speaker: Dr. Rajkumari Khatri (IIHNO) Topic: Role of Photodynamic Therapy in Supportive Care of Head and Neck Cancer. |
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Lunch 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Coupons required |
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| session 5 (Live demo) 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
The session will feature real-time clinical and surgical demonstrations on photobiomodulation
therapy. Session Focus: Clinical sessions, case presentations, live Surgical Demonstrations |
| session 6 (PBMT by the MASTER himself) 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Photobiomodulation Therapy - ONLINE LECTURE Keynote Speaker Prof. Rene Jean Bensadoun, France Topic - Preventive and Curative Management of Anti-Cancer Treatment Side Effects through Photo biomodulation: 2024 Evidence and Guidelines from WALT, AFSOS, and MASCC/ISOO This talk will address the current evidence base and guidelines for photobiomodulation in managing cancer therapy side effects. |
session 7 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM 4:45 PM - 4:55 PM 4:45 PM - 4:55 PM 4:55 PM - 5:15 PM 5:15 PM - 5:25 PM |
IIHNO Model Chairperson- Dr. Paolo Bossi, Dr. Donald Patthoff, Dr.Suresh Sehgal Topic: : Early integration of Supportive Care (EISC) at IIHNO – A Synergy of Multidisciplinary teamwork Integrating various discipline through panel discussions Moderator: Palav Gandhi Psycho-oncologist with inputs from Prof. Virendra Vyas Speaker: Dr. Sanjana Torani, Medical Coordinator, (IIHNO) Topic: Challenges of Supportive Care and How We Handle Them at Low Cost. Speaker: Ms.Surekha Soni Topic: Operational Management at IIHNO Speaker: Dr. Srashti Shah, Department of Surgery, (IIHNO) Topic: A Visually Structured, Graphitized Journey of Supportive Cancer Care: The supportogram Introducing the IIHNO supportive care Supportogram and its launch By Dr. Paolo Bossi, Dr. Donald Patthoff |
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Session 8 5:25 PM - 5:45 PM |
Certificate distribution. |
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Session 9 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM |
Concluding Session and Vote of thanks by Dr. Sanjana Torani |
FILL FOR THE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FEES AMOUNT TO BE TRANSFERRED TO
| A/C Holder’s Name | Indore Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust |
| Bank Name | IDBI Bank |
| A/c No. | 001104000357289 |
| Branch | Ratlam Kothi Indore |
| IFSC Code | IBKL0000001 |
Share Transfer Details To E-mail: pbmt@indorecancerfoundation.org
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.
Conference Chairman
Dr. Upinder Dhar
VC, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth
University Indore
Chairman, Scientific Committee
Dr. Digpal Dharkar
Founder & Honorary Secretary
Indore Cancer Foundation
Chairman, Organizing Committee
Dr. Suresh Sehgal
Member Executive Committee,
Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology
Conference Chairman
Dr. Upinder Dhar
VC, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth
University Indore
Chairman, Scientific Committee
Dr. Digpal Dharkar
Founder & Honorary Secretary
Indore Cancer Foundation
Chairman, Organizing Committee
Dr. Suresh Sehgal
Member Executive Committee,
Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology
HOW TO REACH INDORE
Quick Breakdown of Approximate Travel Times
City
Air Travel
Rail Travel
Road 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
Quick Breakdown of Approximate Travel Times
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
RECOMMENDED HOTELS STAY IN INDORE
Sayaji Indore
Radisson Indore
Indore Marriott
Essential Luxury Hotel
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.