31 Jan 2026

IAPC Newsletter: February 2026

Newsletter: February 2026 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, As we move into February, I’m happy to share some important news that shows collective commitment and steady growth of the Indian Association of Palliative Care. In this new year, new course directors have taken up the responsibility of running our educational programs. They will…

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31 Jan 2026

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…

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29 Jan 2026

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…

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28 Jan 2026

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,…

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16 Jan 2026

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…

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