Lucknow: The Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI), Lucknow, organised a three-day workshop to develop scientifically evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Inaugurating the workshop, institute director Prof. M.L.B. Bhatt emphasised that healthcare guidelines in India should be formulated in accordance with the country’s specific needs, disease patterns and available healthcare infrastructure.
Several experts from leading medical and research institutions shared their experiences and insights during the workshop. They included Dr Rupa Hariprasad (DHR-ICMR, New Delhi), Prof. Balendra Pratap Singh (KGMU, Lucknow), Dr Rizwan S.A. (ICMR-NIE, Chennai), Dr Vikas Yadav (ICMR-NIREH, Bhopal), Dr Vikas Dhiman (DHR-ICMR, New Delhi), Dr Ramshankar Rath (AIIMS, Gorakhpur), Dr Manya Prasad (AIIMS, New Delhi) and Dr Abhishek Jaiswal (IMS-BHU, Varanasi).
Dr Ayush Lohia, head of the Department of Community Medicine, highlighted the importance of evidence-based guidelines in ensuring better treatment for patients and promoting their participation in decisions concerning their care.
Experts from more than 20 leading institutions across the country participated in the workshop. Discussions focused on evaluating scientific research evidence and developing effective healthcare recommendations that can be applied in the Indian context.
The initiative aims to strengthen evidence-based cancer care by improving the quality of screening, facilitating timely diagnosis and supporting appropriate treatment decisions. The workshop marks a step towards developing practical, scientifically validated guidelines to improve cancer care and patient outcomes in India.
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