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Learnings from my Father’s Cancer Journey
Learnings from my Father’s Cancer Journey – Ms Debalina Ray, Bengaluru With this article, I would like to share my personal experiences, as a caregiver for my father who was diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer. My mother too, unfortunately, passed away 21 years ago, after losing her battle with breast cancer. I have therefore personally experienced the devastating effects of cancer on my family, as I lost both my…
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Cloudy skies make beautiful sunsets
Cloudy skies make beautiful sunsets – Ms Vinutha Suresh, Chennai When I first saw Vanitha (name changed) in our outpatient department a few days ago, all I saw was a middle-aged woman in a wheel chair with alopecia and anxious eyes. Most of her face was covered with a mask, while her body was wrapped up nicely in a thick blanket on a humid day. I realised that her hair…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 28
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 28 Lecture Date: 8th May, 2023 Topic: Palliative care for bedridden patients (Home based and Institution based) Speaker: Dr. Aakash Hinduja Moderator: Dr. K. Praveen Kumar The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name,…
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There is an end to cure, There is no end to care!
There is an end to cure, There is no end to care! – Ms Vandana Mahajan, New Delhi I read somewhere ‘Children with cancer, are like candles in the wind, who accept the possibility that they are in danger of being extinguished by a gust of wind from nowhere and yet they flicker and dance to stay alive. Their brilliance challenges the darkness and dazzles those of us who watched…
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‘Palliative Medicine Update 2023’ included at the Max Cancer Congress 2023
‘Palliative Medicine Update 2023’ included at the Max Cancer Congress 2023 The Max Institute of Cancer Care (MICC) organised a one day ‘Max Cancer Congress 2023’ on Saturday, 29th April, 2023, at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. Though the conference primarily focussed on the various aspects of cancer care, the congress also included a four-hour session on palliative medicine to target the 1500 captive audience represented by oncologists and palliative…
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IAPCON 2024 concludes successfully with grandeur
IAPCON 2024 concludes successfully with grandeur The 31st Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2024) concluded successfully on Sunday, 11th February, 2024. IAPCON 2024 was an in-person conference organised by the Department of Palliative Medicine, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The conference was conducted successfully under the able guidance of Dr Geeta Joshi (Organising Chair), Dr Priti Sanghavi (Organising Secretary), Dr Bhavna…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 27
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 27 Lecture Date: 1st May, 2023 Topic: Antibiotic treatment in end-of-life cancer patients Speaker: Dr. Ajila Ajith Kumar Moderator: Dr. Shamali Poojary The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name, designation, affiliation, contact number…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 26
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 26 Lecture Date: 24th April, 2023 Topic: The challenges and palliative care for patients with Sialorrhea Speaker: Dr. Bhawesh Pangaria Moderator: Dr. Anuja Pandit The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name, designation, affiliation,…
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Reflections on innovation and creativity in palliative care
Reflections on innovation and creativity in palliative care – Dr Fiona Rawlinson, Cardiff, UK From the earliest legacy left by our inspirational pioneers, palliative care comprises so much more than a single discipline. We deal with one of the most significant of human frailties – that moment when the heart takes its last beat and stops – forever. Palliative care recognises that moment as inevitable, significant and focuses on the…
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IAPC Academy Online Training Program: Series 6 – Lecture 25
IAPC Academy Lecture Series 6 Lecture Number: 25 Lecture Date: 17th April, 2023 Topic: Palliative care in malignant biliary tree obstruction Speaker: Dr. Varun T. M. Moderator: Dr. Raghu S. Thota The IAPC Academy’s Online Lecture Series are delivered every Monday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., via Zoom. Those interested to participate in the sessions, are requested to drop us an email at academyiapc@gmail.com along with your name, designation, affiliation,…
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Intersection of Palliative Care in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A New Frontier?
Intersection of Palliative Care in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A New Frontier? – Dr Jyothsna Kuriakose, Vellore Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobiologic disorder with an early childhood onset which significantly impacts the functioning of individuals throughout their lives. The diagnostic criteria for ASD specified by DSM-5 captures symptoms pertaining to two major domains: persistent deficits in social communication and interaction such as deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communicative behaviours…
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World Art Day: Role of Art, Artist and Art Therapy in Palliative Care
World Art Day: Role of Art, Artist and Art Therapy in Palliative Care –Ms. Pragati Adhikari, Bengaluru “If an art installation gets a patient out of his room or paintings take a person’s mind off their pain and lower their stress levels, the art isn’t just decorative anymore. It’s part of the entire model of care.” – Dr Lisa Harris, Indiana University School of Medicine. Celebrations of World Art Day,…
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