Udaipur, August 21: A three-day national conference, ‘Trends of Transformation in Oncology – OncoConverge 2026’, began in Udaipur on Friday. On the first day, cancer specialists from across the country discussed changes in cancer treatment, new technologies and better treatment results for patients.
The conference focused on the idea that the fight against cancer is not only about treating the disease but also about giving every patient a new hope for life.
Focus on Hematology and Medical Oncology
The main focus on the first day was on hematology, medical oncology and difficult medical challenges related to cancer treatment.
The conference was organised under the guidance of Programme Director Dr Manoj Mahajan. Senior doctors and specialists from different parts of the country shared their experiences.
The aim of the conference was to reduce the gap between research and actual clinical practice and help bring better modern treatment options to patients.
In the session on ‘Geriatric Hematology and Clinical Challenges’, experts discussed anemia among elderly patients and other medical conditions seen in OPDs that should not be ignored.
Dr Manoj Mahajan also spoke on the management of lymphoma. Experts said that during cancer treatment of elderly patients, doctors need to look not only at the disease but also at their overall health and quality of life.
Discussion on Treatment Complications
Dr Manoj Mahajan said the ‘Hematology Emergencies and Supportive Care’ session included panel discussions on febrile neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and bleeding disorders.
Experts said early identification and proper treatment of complications during cancer treatment play an important role in improving patient outcomes.
Dr Saurabh Sharma said the programme also discussed challenges in diagnosing multiple myeloma, adult immunisation and difficulties in following treatment guidelines.
Experts also shared information about modern research and treatment options in emerging areas such as precision medicine in midline glioma and the INDIGO trial.
Experts Share Their Experience
Dr Ankur Sharma said the participation of leading experts from across the country made the conference an important platform for sharing knowledge and experience.
Dr Vijaykumar S. Shirure, Dr Ajay Yadav, Dr Hemant Malhotra, Dr Narayan Adhikari, Dr Preeti Agarwal, Dr Nitin Chaudhary and Dr Ashok Sharma, among other experts, took part in different sessions and panel discussions.
Programme Director Dr Manoj Mahajan said the main aim of every new development in oncology should be to provide patients with better treatment, more time and a better quality of life.
He said that with rapid changes taking place in cancer treatment, it is important for doctors to keep learning and sharing their knowledge.
The discussions on the first day highlighted that along with modern science, human sensitivity is also important in the fight against cancer. Along with new medicines and technologies, giving hope to patients and their families is also an important part of successful treatment.
The first day of OncoConverge 2026 ended with the message that every new piece of information coming from research can bring a new ray of hope into the life of a patient.
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