Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 9: A National level cancer conference ‘CRAB-E-CON Tritiya’ was organized by LBN Radiations of Hope Cancer Care Foundation under aegis of North Zone Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (NZAROI), at Government Medical College Jammu.
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The conference was supported by Maharishi Dayanand Hospital and Medical Research Centre and Department of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU). Post graduates from various institutes of north zone took active part in poster and oral presentations.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal, GMC Jammu, Dr Sunanda Raina, said that such conferences as well as cancer awareness camps should be organized regularly in every nook and corner of the State.
On the occasion, Prof Dr TR Sharma, the founder of Radiation Oncology Department in GMC Jammu was honoured with LBN Kark Chakra and Life Time Achievement Award. A new initiative of distributing cheques to poor cancer patients for partial funding of their expenses in treatment was started on the occasion by the LBN Radiations of Hope Cancer Care Foundation.
Other dignitaries were present included Dr GK Rath, Director, National Cancer Institute, New Delhi; Dr Ashok Vaid, chairman, Medanta the Medicity, Gurgaon; Dr Rakesh Kapoor, PGI Chandigarh; Dr Rajesh Vashistha, president elect AROI; Prof KB Abrol, chairman LBN ROH, Dr Anil Mahajan, chairperson, organizing committee; Dr Purvish Parikh, president, ICON; Dr Sameer Kaul, Surgical oncologist and Shashi Khajuria, secretary, LBN ROH.
Dr Vijant Singh Chandail, organizing secretary of the event, presented the welcome address while Dr Deepak Abrol, convener and organizing secretary, highlighted activities of LBN Radiations of Hope Trust and delivered vote of thanks
A very pertinent panel discussion on health economics in cancer management will take place on Sunday evening where senior doctors and prominent dignitaries will discuss strategy to make cancer care affordable.
Gaurav Gupta, Secretary, Chamber of Commerce & Industry was also present on the occasion.
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