Docs from across state discuss breast cancer
With the medical field evolving rapidly, doctors must equip themselves with emerging technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), said Dr HK Aggarwal, Vice-Chancellor of Pt BD Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak. Speaking as the chief guest at the breast cancer care conference organised by the Department of Surgery and Surgical Oncology on Sunday, Dr Aggarwal emphasised the growing need for innovation in healthcare.
“In today’s era of robotics and AI, it is essential for doctors to understand the role these technologies play in surgical procedures and how they contribute to faster patient recovery,” he added.
Dr Agarwal said breast cancer continued to prove fatal in many cases, and expressed hope that participating doctors and resident doctors from across the state had gained meaningful insights through the event.
He also urged other departments to organise similar CMEs and conferences to help medical professionals know of latest advancements in the field.
PGIMS Director Dr SK Singhal said modern medicine was shifting toward conservative surgery.
Dr Dhruv Chaudhary, Dean (Academic Affairs), UHSR congratulated the organising team for organising the event. Dr Madan Gopal Vashisht, Head, department of surgery, and Chief Organising Chairman, said cancer remained a leading cause of death worldwide.
He highlighted recent research shared during the conference that revealed how, in certain patients, breast cancer could now be treated by removing only a small portion of the breast rather than performing a full mastectomy.
Organising Secretary Dr Nityasha said the event was a valuable platform for training resident doctors in the early identification and treatment of breast cancer.
Organising Chairman Dr Sanjeev Prasad delivered the vote of thanks, stating that about 150 resident doctors and 50 senior doctors from across the state had registered for the conference.
He added that the institute was already using cutting-edge technology for treating breast cancer.
Haryana Tribune