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IAPCON 2026: Thoughtfully Reimagining the Conference Experience
IAPCON 2026: Thoughtfully Reimagining the Conference Experience – Dr Raju SKV, Hyderabad IAPCON 2026, to be held in Hyderabad, represents a thoughtfully reimagined conference experience for the palliative care community. Organised by Sparsh Hospice, Hyderabad and Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, the IAPCON 2026 is a conscious attempt to reimagine how we meet, learn, reflect, and connect as a community committed to care, dignity, and compassion. This…
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My journey with palliative care so far: Reflections of a young nurse
My journey with palliative care so far: Reflections of a young nurse – Mr Samim Reja Biswas, Bengaluru Beginning My Career in Palliative Care When I joined Karunashraya, I did not have a clear idea of what palliative care involved in practical terms. Like many healthcare professionals, my understanding was limited to basic definitions learned during training. I knew that palliative care was meant for patients with serious or life-limiting…
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Palliative Care in Indian Oncology: Between Light and Shadow
Palliative Care in Indian Oncology: Between Light and Shadow – Dr. Ravi Kiran Pothamsetty, Madurai Timing matters in oncology and palliative care In the corridors of Indian oncology wards, I have often found myself reflecting on a question with no easy answer: “when should palliative care begin?” Should it start immediately after a cancer diagnosis, or only when oncologists recognize the need for it? What does ‘timing’ truly mean for…
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BMC Palliative Care: Call for Papers – Home Based Palliative Care
BMC Palliative Care: Call for Papers – Home Based Palliative Care BMC Palliative Care is currently welcoming submissions of original research to the “Home-based palliative care” Collection. Submissions will be welcomed until 10th May 2026. If you are interested in submitting your manuscript, please see the author guidelines. Please specify you are submitting to the “Home-based palliative care” Collection in your cover letter. All manuscripts submitted to a Collection are…
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Agenda: Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) 2026
Announcement Agenda: Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) 2026 The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) cordially invites all its members to attend the Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM), to be held on Saturday, 14th February 2026 at 4:00 p.m., during IAPCON 2026, in the Main Hall (Hall A), National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME), Hyderabad. All the IAPC members are invited to attend the same. The following points will be discussed: Welcome address…
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Protected: Announcement for Amendments in the Bylaws of IAPC AGBM, IAPCON 2026, Hyderabad & Agenda, AGBM 2026
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A Journey of the Heart: How Palliative Care Training Changed the Way I See Volunteering
A Journey of the Heart: How Palliative Care Training Changed the Way I See Volunteering – Ms. Shashikala Devanesen, Chennai As a volunteer from Dean Foundation, Chennai. I had the great privilege of participating in the online Volunteers Training Programme conducted by IAPC from 20-25 November 2025. When I signed up for the Foundation Course in Palliative Care for Volunteers, I thought I was signing up to “help people.” What…
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Between Loss and Living: Reflections from a Psycho-Oncology Practice
Between Loss and Living: Reflections from a Psycho-Oncology Practice – Dr. Priyadarshini Pant, Patiala The past ten days have been heavy, as I lost six terminally ill patients to cancer. The experience, however, is always a mixed bag because, just in the last two days, three of my patients—who are cancer survivors—have reported an improvement in their quality of life. One reported that she is no longer so preoccupied with…
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The Paradox of Nursing Visibility in Community-Based Palliative Care
The Paradox of Nursing Visibility in Community-Based Palliative Care – Ms. Anu Savio Thelly, Abu Dhabi Despite being the backbone of community-based palliative care, nurses remain largely invisible in global advocacy and discourse, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While nurses are often the primary providers of palliative care at the grassroots level, policy discussions and leadership positions in the field continue to be dominated by physicians, economists, and…
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Applications Invited for the IAHPC’s Grant to Participate in IAPCON 2026
Applications Invited for the IAHPC’s Grant to Participate in IAPCON 2026 The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) in collaboration with the International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) invite applications to receive grants to encourage participation in the 33rd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026). IAPCON 2026 is scheduled to be held at NI-MSME, Yosufnagar, Hyderabad from 13th to 15th February, 2026. Pre-conference…
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“When Pain Whispers Fear”- An Adolescent Case That Marked The Beginning
“When Pain Whispers Fear”- An Adolescent Case That Marked The Beginning – Dr. Dhanashri Kudal, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar It was my very first adolescent case as a Consultant at the State Cancer Institute. I was reviewing my list of new consults when his name appeared. He was 18, barely a man, yet already weathered by a storm most adults would find overwhelming. A known case of Acute Lymphoid Leukaemia (ALL),…
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Upholding Dignity in Healthcare
Upholding Dignity in Healthcare – Dr. Lipika Patra, Meerut Every person holds intrinsic worth, regardless of background, achievement, or social standing. In clinical encounters, patients often feel vulnerable, anxious, or afraid. In our daily practice, unconscious biases can often slip quietly into our work. Patients familiar to us may unintentionally receive preference, while those from different social or economic backgrounds may receive less consideration. These minor disparities often pass unnoticed,…
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