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 Abstracts are
1. Bhavya Mishra:
L1 Mandible Reconstruction Guide: Enhancing precision in surgical restoration
2. Gurasis Singh:
Contrast-enhanced mammography in dense breasts - A prospective study
3. Meenu Rani:
Role of CRS HIPEC in carcinoma ovary where we stand today - with our experience from a tertiary referral oncology centre, India
4. Pooja Agarwal:
A comparative study between RECIST 1.1 using MRI and PERSIST 1.0 using PET/CT to evaluate the response in carcinoma breast patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
5. Prachi Agarwal:
Molecular characterization of non-small cell lung carcinoma and its correlation with histological type and grading - A single tertiary centre study
6. Yatee Gupta:
High-Performance antimicrobial hospital supplies to prevent surgical site infections in cancer patients.
Winners of Posters are
1. Ankur Jain:
Limb preservation in a case of giant cell tumour of distal radius
2. Dhiraj Kumar Singh:
Role of pih1d1 a component of r2tp complex in stabilization of p53 and cell cycle regulation.
3. Rashmi Gupta:
Epigenetic modulation in dendritic cell-based post vaccination: a promising strategy for advancing ovarian cancer
immunotherapy
4. Rohan Kapoor:
Relapse pattern and its management of gall bladder cancer patients following curative resection – an analysis of long
term follow up data from single centre
5. Shreya Sardana:
Analytical review of surgical outcomes of breast oncoplastic techniques at a tertiary centre in India
6. Venugopal Ravi:
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!