{
  "id": 6787703,
  "title": "CMC organises annual conference on brachytherapy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/cmc-organises-annual-conference-on-brachytherapy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T19:07:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cmc-organises-annual-conference-on-brachytherapy/article71456382.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Department of Radiation Oncology at Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore organized the 16th Annual Conference of the Indian Brachytherapy Society (IBSCON 2026). The conference, inaugurated by Vijay Anand Reddy, a senior consultant and director at Apollo Cancer Hospital in Chennai, focused on the theme 'Re-imagining Brachytherapy in Comprehensive Cancer Care: Precision, Personalisation, and Compassion.' The scientific program included lectures, expert panel discussions, debates, and interactive sessions, emphasizing recent advances and innovations in brachytherapy. Delegates presented original research, tackled clinical cases, and shared innovative treatment approaches, promoting a lively exchange of knowledge and professional networking. A hands-on cadaveric workshop offered practical, experience-based learning on brachytherapy techniques for head and neck cancers and soft tissue sarcomas under expert guidance. The conference convened 287 delegates, faculty members, and trainees from across India, comprising IBSC members.",
  "summary": "The conference brought together 287 delegates, faculty members, and trainees from across India, including office-bearers of the Indian Brachytherapy Society",
  "key_points": [
    "16th Annual Conference of Indian Brachytherapy Society (IBSCON 2026) organized by CMC Vellore",
    "Inaugurated by Vijay Anand Reddy, senior consultant at Apollo Cancer Hospital",
    "Featured 287 delegates, faculty, and trainees from across India"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}