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He was 39 and his cancer progressed faster than the family could fathom. Amidst anger, denial, bargaining and blame there was a man battling excruciating and unbearable pain. Like molten lava the pain engulfed his entire being. I remember his humour in middle of a pain crisis, his flashing a smile every time we greeted…
Newsletter: August 2026 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, Greetings! As we continue to strengthen palliative care education, professional development, advocacy, and organisational growth, I am delighted to share some of the important milestones achieved during the past month. I am pleased to announce the commencement of the 3rd Cohort of the IAPC Certificate…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Newsletter: July 2026 Edition From the President’s Desk Dear friends, Greetings! I extend my warm wishes to all our colleagues on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day. To mark this special day, the July edition of the IAPC Newsletter features the infographic, “Who Heals the Healers? Honouring the Heart Behind Palliative Care,” along with reflective…
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…
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.…
