Oncology Forum 2024-25 Lifetime Achievement Award
A key highlight of OFCON-2025 was “Oncology Forum Lifetime Achievement Awards”, presented to stalwarts of oncology in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the field. Their relentless dedication and contributions to oncology have set benchmarks for excellence and continue to inspire future generations of oncologists. This year, the prestigious awards were conferred upon - Dr. Shelly Hukku – Radiation Oncology, Dr. Shyam Agarwal – Medical Oncology and Dr. Anurag Mehta – Onco-pathology and Molecular Oncology
Dr. Hukku is MBBS from Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur, and MD in
Radiotherapy from PGI, Chandigarh.
He is well known for his skills in the treatment of cancer by radiotherapy. He has
more than 39 years of experience in cancer treatment using radiation therapy.
Dr. Hukku has a very high standard of precision in using Radiation Therapy, IMRT
(Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy), Proton Therapy, and Linear Acceleration
Therapy.
Dr. Hukku has a special interest in radiotherapy using advanced techniques like
Radio Surgery (Gamma Knife) and IGRT (Image Guided Radiotherapy). He is one
of the best cancer treatment doctors for Head and Neck Cancer and Brain
Tumors.
Dr. Shelly Hukku (Radiation Oncologist)
Dr. Shyam Agarwal (Medical Oncologist)
Dr. Shyam Aggarwal is a distinguished figure in the medical field, currently serving as the
Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, India.
Holding degrees in M.B.B.S. from Maharshi Dayanand University and M.D. in Medicine
from PGIMER, Chandigarh, his impressive academic journey sets the foundation for his
contributions to oncology and haematology.
Dr. Aggarwal's expertise is grounded in
comprehensive training. This includes Internal Medicine training and Blood Banking
basics at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and Clinical Bone Marrow Transplantation at renowned
institutions such as the University of Ulm, Germany, St. Vincent's Hospital, Australia, and
Los Angeles, USA. Dr. Aggarwal is also a National Talent Search Scheme scholar of
ICMR, awarded in 1980 .
Dr. Mehta has been awarded
1.Dr YG Bende Gold Medal for outstanding performance and standing first at MD
pathology at Pune University
2.Gen KS Master silver medal for best student in Advance service course in
pathology
An encyclopaedia in different facets of the practice of pathology, Dr. Mehta has
created a state-of-the-art molecular diagnostic laboratory, rated as one of the most
advanced in the country. His contribution is key for the success of Mesta stop, as he
bridges the clinicians with the researchers by providing critical insights into patient
sample isolation and analysis.
Dr. Anurag Mehta is an MBBS, MD (PATHOLOGY)
