Session on personalised cancer treatment in Bengaluru on October 24
Oncologists will participate in discussions on developments in cancer care and the importance of tailoring treatment to individual patients
The Hindu reports that Shobha Trust and Samprada Hospital in Bengaluru will host a day-long session on 'Individualised Drug Therapy in Cancer' on October 24 at Vivanta on Residency Road. The event aims to discuss the growing role of personalised approaches in cancer treatment and the importance of tailoring therapies to individual patients.
Dr. Radheshyam Naik, founder, medical director and head of Medical Oncology, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Samprada Hospital, highlighted the significance of breast cancer awareness, especially among younger women in India, who are often considered less vulnerable to the disease. He stressed that age should not be a reason to dismiss potential symptoms and urged women to be vigilant about any unusual changes in their breasts, noting that timely medical evaluation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
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