Conference Report: OFCON 2024-25

The Annual Conference of Oncology Forum, OFCON 2024-25, was a landmark gathering of oncology professionals, held to discuss the latest advancements, innovative practices, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer care. The event was skilfully organized by Dr. S.V.S. Deo, Dr. K. Geeta, and Dr. Raghu Ram from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, whose efforts ensured a dynamic and impactful experience for all attendees.

The program featured a diverse array of sessions covering critical aspects of oncology:

  Sessions provided a deep dive into precision oncology, highlighting advancements in personalized treatment and integration of biomarkers.
  Panel discussions engaged experts in debating the challenges of immunotherapy, emerging trends in radiation oncology, and developments in diagnostic and medical oncology.
  Sessions explored site-specific cancers, with updates on head and neck, breast, and gynaecologic oncology, emphasizing multidisciplinary strategies.

A special highlight was the felicitation ceremony, honouring three stalwarts for their monumental contributions to oncology:

  Dr. Shyam Agarwal (Medical Oncology):

For his leadership in advancing systemic therapies.

  Dr. Shelly Hukku (Radiation Oncology):

For his impactful and enterprising work in radiotherapy techniques.

  Dr. Anurag Mehta (Oncopathology):

For his excellence in oncologic pathology and diagnostics.

The conference was well attended by 250 doctors and witnessed great enthusiasm from budding oncologists through poster and oral presentations. In all 18 posters and 14 abstracts were presented by our young oncologists.

Winners of OFCON 2024-25 Abstracts are

Bhavya Mishra:

drbhavyamishra08@gmail.com
8427902210

L1 MANDIBLE RECONSTRUCTION GUIDE: ENHANCING PRECISION IN SURGICAL RESTORATION

Gurasis Singh:

gurasis13@gmail.com
8437048620

CONTRAST-ENHANCED MAMMOGRAPHY IN DENSE BREASTS- A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Meenu Rani:

drmeenu1990@gmail.com
9466204964

ROLE OF CRS HIPEC IN CARCINOMA OVARY WHERE WE STAND TODAY- WITH OUR EXPERIENCE FROM A TERTIARY REFERRAL ONCOLOGY CENTRE, INDIA

Pooja Agarwal:

pooja.star29agarwal@gmail.com
7008937994

A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN RECIST 1.1 USING MRI AND PERCIST 1.0 USING PET/CT TO EVALUATE THE RESPONSE IN PATIENTS OF CARCINOMA BREAST RECEIVING NEOADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY.

Prachi Agarwal:

prachipath123@gmail.com
8006336230

MOLECULAR CHARACTERISATION OF NON- SMALL CELL LUNG CARCINOMA AND ITS CORRELATION WITH HISTOLOGICAL TYPE AND GRADING - A SINGLE TERTIARY CENTRE STUDY

Yatee Gupta:

yateemth@gmail.com
8447287735

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANTIMICROBIAL HOSPITAL SUPPLIES TO PREVENT SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS IN CANCER PATIENTS

Winners of Posters are


Ankur Jain:

8839339456

LIMB PRESERVATION IN A CASE OF GIANT CELL TUMOR OF DISTAL RADIUS

Dhiraj Kumar Singh:

dheerajkumarji@aiims.edu
9718791159

ROLE OF PIH1D1 A COMPONENT OF R2TP COMPLEX IN STABILIZATION OF P53 AND CELL CYCLE REGULATION

Rashmi Gupta:

rashmigupta@aiims.edu
9368230256

EPIGENETIC MODULATION IN DENDRITIC CELL-BASED POTE VACCINATION: A PROMISING STRATEGY FOR ADVANCING OVARIAN CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY

Rohan Kapoor:

drrohankapoor1@gmail.com
9871616029

RELAPSE PATTERN AND ITS MANAGEMENT OF GALL BLADDER CANCER PATIENTS FOLLOWING CURATIVE RESECTION – AN ANALYSIS OF LONG TERM FOLLOW UP DATA FROM SINGLE CENTRE

Shreya Sardana:

sardanashreya28@gmail.com
9041415561

ANALYTICAL REVIEW OF SURGICAL OUTCOMES OF BREAST ONCOPLASTIC TECHNIQUES AT A TERTIARY CENTRE IN INDIA

Venugopal Ravi:

venugopal.ravi108@gmail.com
7780645113

PERIOPERATIVE MORBIDITY AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF PELVIC EXENTERATION FOR LOCALLY ADVANCED PELVIC MALIGNANCIES - A REPORT FROM A TERTIARY ONCOLOGY CENTRE IN INDIA

Several young achievers were recognized for their innovative research and contributions during various sessions.
The event also marked a significant transition in leadership. During the General Body Meeting (GBM), the outgoing president, Dr. S.V.S. Deo, presided over proceedings and passed the baton to the incoming president, Dr. K. Geeta, along with her newly elected team, who will guide the forum for the next two years.

The engaging deliberations and collaborative spirit of OFCON 2024-25 left participants inspired to embrace innovation and excellence in cancer care. Congratulations to the organizers for curating such a comprehensive and impactful program!