Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer - Prof. Pankaj Chaturvedi

Monday, September 30, 2024

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Location: MBCC, Grand Ballroom AB

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Pankaj Chaturvedi, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

India has one of the highest burdens of oral cancer and is the number one cause of cancer-related death in Indian men. Oral cancer also serves as the best model for prevention and early detection. Considering that nearly 90% of oral cancers are attributed to a known etiology, Dr. Chaturvedi will discuss the campaign implemented to curb usage of tobacco, areca nut, and alcohol in a multipronged approach. He will also discuss efforts employed to improve screening and early detection programs throughout the country and implementable treatment guidelines to ensure uniform care. This lecture will offer solutions that are suitable in similar settings.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the challenges in running national-level programs for reducing incidence and mortality due to common cancers.
Realize the solutions that can enhance the success of national-level prevention and early detection programs apart from provision of uniform treatment.
Understand the need for research that is applicable to the local population and its unique challenges. Demonstrate the power of engagement of oncologists in public health initiatives.
Demonstrate the power of engagement of oncologists in public health initiatives.

Keynote Speaker(s)

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Pankaj Chaturvedi, MD

Director
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial centre
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.