Nagaland hosts Radiation Oncologists Conference 2016

Research, diagnostics and treatment of the types of cancer specific to the region discussed

Dimapur, October 22 (MExN): Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur organised the 11th annual conference of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, North East Zonal Chapter (NEAROICON 2016) on October 21 and 22. “This is the first time a Radiation Oncologists Conference has been hosted in Nagaland. An event like this holds great significance not only to the medical fraternity but also to the people of the State as it puts Nagaland in the medical map of the country,” stated a press note issued by the organisers.  

The conference was inaugurated by Maongwati Aier, Secretary, Health & Family Welfare. During his speech, he stressed on the importance of preventive measures of various cancers rather than treatment of cancers. He also encouraged doctors in training and educating the health workers so as to improve the health scenario in India. Delegates (doctors) from all over the north east as well as from Nagaland attended this conference.  

Renowned doctors (oncologists) from TMC Mumbai, AIIMS & Fortis Hospital Delhi, Apollo Hospital Kolkata, Apollo Hospital Bilaspur, Medicity Medanta Gurgaon, BBCI Guwahati, RIMS Imphal and NEM Care Hospital Guwahati were the resource persons.  

Some of the topics that were presented were recent advances in management of nasopharyngeal cancer, hypopharyngeal cancer, colorectal cancers, prostate cancer and head and neck cancer. Panel discussions were also held with active participation of the audience and covered various topics such as head and neck malignancies, pelvic tumors and lung cancer.  

During this meeting, it was realised that the highest incidence of smokeless related cancer in the world was in East Khasi Hills. Post graduate students of BBCI Guwahati and RIMS Imphal presented posters and papers and there were interactive sessions with renowned professors.  

As the best minds in the country converged to discuss and deliberate about the research, diagnostics and treatment of the types of cancer specific to the region, it brought forth the latest technology available to local practitioners and hospitals, best practices to adopt when faced with limited treatment options, and to make cost effective treatment procedures so that the patients spend less money.