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IAPC Announces Awards Worth Rs 4 Lakhs for Paper and Poster Presentations at IAPCON 2027
IAPC Announces Awards Worth Rs 4 Lakhs for Paper and Poster Presentations at IAPCON 2027 The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) is pleased to announce a total prize pool of ₹4,00,000 for the winners of the paper and poster presentation competitions at the 34th Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2027). This prestigious competition invites entries under four distinct categories: Doctors Doctors (Students) – MD/DNB…
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A Cup of Coffee, A Cup of Gratitude
A Cup of Coffee, A Cup of Gratitude Dr Rajith R., Coimbatore One of the most beautiful moments during home visits is something that can never be documented in a patient record—the inevitable cup of coffee waiting for us. We receive the same invitation in almost every home: “Doctor, please have a cup of coffee before you leave.” Sometimes it’s coffee, sometimes tea, sometimes a small snack lovingly prepared. It…
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When Words Fall Silent: Communication Beyond Words in Palliative Care
When Words Fall Silent: Communication Beyond Words in Palliative Care Mr Anshid C. I., Chennai “Communication is the key.” Everyone working in palliative care has probably heard this sentence many times. Classes on communication, training sessions, models, and protocols are part of our learning. We are taught how to talk to patients and their families, how to break bad news, what to say, what not to say, and when silence…
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Some people leave the hospital, Some never leave your heart
Some people leave the hospital, Some never leave your heart Dr Amit Jain, Delhi “मैं उनके सामने कमज़ोर नहीं पड़ सकता…” A few days ago, a 76-year-old gentleman with advanced prostate cancer was admitted to our Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit. He had been under our care before, but this time, the disease had won the battle against his body. The cancer had already spread to his lungs and liver.…
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Attend IAPCON 2027 with IAPC Support
Attend IAPCON 2027 with IAPC Support Apply for the Conference Participation Grant Supporting Early-Career Professionals to Participate in IAPCON 2027 The Indian Association of Palliative Care is pleased to invite applications for the IAPC Conference Participation Grant 2027. The objective of this grant is to encourage and support promising early-career professionals working in palliative care, particularly those serving in rural, remote, and resource-constrained settings, by facilitating their participation in the 34th International Conference…
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When Seeing Was More Than Sight
When Seeing Was More Than Sight A Psycho-Oncology Narrative Ms Alisha Karim, Varanasi How She Got Here The diagnosis came late and came hard. In December 2025, a brain lesion was read as tuberculoma. Anjali started anti-TB treatment. She was on it for months. Then she began coughing up blood. Bronchoscopy. Biopsy. And then the actual diagnosis: metastatic adenocarcinoma of the left lung, already in the brain, lymph nodes, adrenal…
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The Courage to Stand Down at the Fractured Bedside
The Courage to Stand Down at the Fractured Bedside Dr. Ravi Kiran Pothamsetty, Madurai “I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh. A caregiver once asked me during ward rounds, “Can you extend my father’s life by…
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The Other Side of Medicine — A Reflection on My Journey in Palliative Care
“The Other Side of Medicine” — A Reflection on My Journey in Palliative Care Dr. Vanumu Divya Sai, Hyderabad There are moments in medicine that stay with you—not because of what you treated, but because of what you felt. I was trained, like most of us, to diagnose, to intervene, to cure. Success was measurable. Numbers improved, scans reduced, discharges increased. Through medical school, I followed that path closely. I…
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The Quiet Strength of Coming Home: A Lived Experience of Home-Based Palliative Care
The Quiet Strength of Coming Home: A Lived Experience of Home-Based Palliative Care – Mr Hari Shankar Pothugunta, Bengaluru A Mother’s World Mornings in Pushpa’s modest home began with familiar rhythms, the quiet urgency of children getting ready for the day. Priya, her elder daughter, was studying Ayurveda. Kavya, the younger, was in her final year of pre-university. These sounds were the heartbeat of the house, a home that Pushpa,…
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Humanity: The greatest celebration
Humanity: The greatest celebration – Ms Nirmala Nair, Alappuzha “May no one feel forgotten in their suffering“ This Eid… my heart is with Hamsa. It was during a home care visit with Alpha Palliative Care Mathilakam Centre that I met him. Dr. Jose, Sister Sheeja, and the rest of our team stood beside a man whose fragile body was battling the final stages of illness. A feeding tube had already…
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The Death of Ivan Ilyich: A Literary Mirror to Palliative Care
The Death of Ivan Ilyich: A Literary Mirror to Palliative Care – Ms Keshav Sharma, New Delhi How a 138-year-old novel remains the most accurate map of dying I have encountered in my clinical practice! In 2026, I sat across from a 52-year-old man dying of pancreatic cancer in a private hospital in a metropolitan city. Rajesh, successful corporate lawyer, meticulous planner, devoted father, looked at me with hollow eyes and…
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IAPCON 2027: Proposals Invited for Pre-Conference Workshops
IAPCON 2027: Proposals Invited for Pre-Conference Workshops Esteemed Faculty / IAPC Members, Greetings from the Organising Committee of IAPCON 2027! We are pleased to announce the pre-conference workshops scheduled for 18th February 2027, as part of IAPCON 2027 in Bhubaneswar. As part of our commitment to fostering academic excellence and collaborative learning, we invite proposals for pre-conference workshops on the specified topics. Please click here to view the details of the proposed…
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