PUNE: To provide comprehensive cancer care, Manipal Hospital in Baner, Pune, has introduced a state-of-the-art cancer center to offer the entire spectrum of advanced cancer therapies under one roof. This comprehensive cancer care center will provide patients with holistic care throughout their cancer journey, starting right from their diagnosis till their final treatment and recovery. The new cancer care center was inaugurated by legendary Indian cricket team captain and recipient of Padma Bhushan Shri Kapil Dev.

This new facility will be supervised by a highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated team of Onco Surgeons, Radiation oncologists, Medical oncologists, hematologists, physicians, medical physicists, technologists, and technicians with extensive experience in administering cancer therapies and treating patients. The hospital will now have cutting-edge diagnostic modalities and state-of-the-art treatment options for cancer care, including the diagnostic capabilities of PET CT, Core Biopsy, Mammogram, Bone Marrow Transplant, Chemotherapy, LINAC Radiation Therapy, Customised Medical Oncology, and Pain Management Therapy, giving holistic cancer care for all age groups. 

The comprehensive cancer care center will have a team of a highly specialized team of doctors, including Dr. Karan Chanchlani (radiation oncology), Dr. Lakhan Kashyap (medical oncology),  Dr. Rahul Wagh (oncosurgery), and Dr.Rajendra Pol (hematology),  who will be heading each spectrum of the cancer department at Manipal Hospital, Baner.

Speaking at the launch, Anand Mote, Cluster Director, Manipal Hospital, Baner, said, “The addition of this new Comprehensive cancer center will make Manipal Hospital, Baner, one of very few comprehensive cancer care centers in Pune to offer holistic treatment to the cancer patients. We always aim to provide the best healthcare services to our patients and this new center is an example of our patient-centric approach and clinical excellence. With a team of highly skilled specialists and cutting-edge technology, we aim to empower patients battling cancer and significantly improve their quality of life.”

Manipal Hospital Baner is dedicated to ensuring the accessibility of the most advanced treatments and comprehensive care to cancer patients and helping them live their best lives. By utilizing advanced technology, the hospital stands strong to combat cancer for patients of all ages (including children), with a focus on quaternary care at its core.

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He was speaking as the Chief Guest at the inaugural session of the 38th National Conference of Indian Society for Study of Pain, ISSPCON 2024 organized by the Society for Study of Pain Pune (SSPP) from 2nd to 4th February 2024 at Hyatt Regency in Pune. The conference discussed recent advances and deliberated on various topics related to pain management through panel discussions, keynotes, advanced interventional workshops, and scientific programs along with poster presentation. Dr. Vrushali Kinhalkar, renowned gynecologist and obstetrician, Dr . Murlidhar Joshi, President of the Indian Society for Study of Pain ( ISSP), Dr. Krishna Potdar, Vice President of ISSP, Dr. Pravesh Kanthed, Secretary, Dr. Hitesh Patel, treasurer along with Dr. Uttam Sidhaye, Organizing Chairman, ISSPCON 2024, Dr. Varshali Keniya, Organising Secretary ISSPCON 2024, Dr. Pradnya Bhalerao, organizing treasurer and Dr. Madhuri Lokapur, Scientific Chairperson among others were present on the occasion.

The souvenir of ISSP and cover of the Indian Journal of Pain as well as an ISSP T-shirt was released on the occasion at the hands of dignitaries.  

Dr. Shivkumar Utture said that whenever we advise patients for surgery, the first question patients ask is about the pain of the surgery. Pain specialists can make their life and future comfortable. This is a branch of super specialty and should be granted this status by the statuary body. Citing the recent example of guidelines for ICU admissions, he said it is high time we become proactive and as ground workers come out with our protocols and submit them to the center. This should be for every faculty.

Guest of Honour Dr. Vrushali Kinhalkar, renowned gynecologist and obstetrician from Marathwada said there is a deep connection between woman and pain, and this is evident during the labor. Pain is at the root of every creation. So the importance of pain is tremendous in the human mind.

Dr.Murlidhar Joshi, President of ISSP said that ISSP has 13 state chapters and 18 city branches with more than 3000 members.  We are completing 40 years of ISSP this year. 

Dr. Pravesh Kanthed, Secretary, said that ISSP is the largest body of pain physicians. We are trying hard to get super specialty status and working in that direction.

Dr. Uttam Sidhaye, Organizing Chairman, ISSPCON 2024 said “The conference aimed to equip medical practitioners with the latest advances in the holistic approach of this branch towards ‘Pain Management“.

Dr Parag Munot and Dr.Medha Phadke were the compere for the event while  Dr. Varshali Keniya proposed the vote of thanks.

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