Clinical
trial research helps in decline in breast cancer mortality: Director of Tata
Memorial Center
“Clinical trial research
has contributed to a significant drop in breast cancer mortality, particularly
in the last 20 years. It is vital that this research continues to explore
scientific questions which benefit the whole community” said Dr. R. A. Badwe,
Director of Tata Memorial Center here on Thursday.
Mr. Badwe, who is also the
president of Tata Memorial Hospital – Women’s Cancer Initiative, was addressing
reporters on the eve of a three-day conference on “Advances in Breast Cancer
2014”. For the first time, a unique course has been organised for oncologists
along with a multidisciplinary breast cancer conference.
“This conference is an
answer to the biggest need gap of developing a platform that updates
oncologists on how to incorporate latest advances and adapt guidelines in clinical
practice”, said Dr. Badwe.
This state-of-the-art
meeting is jointly organised by Indian Cancer Society (Educational Programs),
Tata Memorial Hospital (WCI) and GOKARMA Oncology Association.
“As October is breast
cancer awareness month, we need the community to come forward to spread
awareness about preventive screening and break the myth of breast cancer
treatment. If the disease is diagnosed early, the chances of cure increase.
Early detection is known to save lives,” said Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of
Oncology at Manipal Hospital, Goa and President of Gokarma Oncology
Association.
Dr.Vinay Deshmane - Breast
Surgeon at Breach Candy Hospital, Hinduja Hospital and Asian Institute of
Oncology, Mumbai, said that the aim of the conference is to bring specialists
from diverse backgrounds to have a multidisciplinary symposium highlighting the
advances in Breast Cancer research and treatment.
At this symposium, experts
will strive to provide a forum for private and academic physicians involved in
the management of breast cancer as well as other health workers, to interact
with thought-leaders in the field. An important goal of the symposium is to
reach out to young professionals by providing strong educational and training
opportunities.
There will be around 300
participants from across India and a list of internationally acclaimed guest
speakers to discuss important research findings and future clinical treatment
strategies.
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