Neuro-Oncology conference ends
   Date :09-Apr-2019

 
 
 
Staff Reporter:
 
Four-day Neuro-Oncology Conference ISNOCON 2019 concluded on Sunday with the inauguration of Bhopal’s Brain Tumour Support Group. On this occasion patients, who successfully fought and won the disease shared their psychological issues which they and their family members face. This psycho-oncology session was conducted by Savita Goswami, psycho-oncologist at the Tata Memorial Hospital.
 
The focus of Neuro-Oncology and doctors has traditionally been on improving therapeutic strategies to treat brain tumour patients. However, it is also important to address the psycho-social needs that affect the quality of life of the patients and their caregivers during the course of the illness. Dr RK Pandey, Head of Organising Committee of ISNOCON said that doctors and researchers briefly understand these issues related with patients which plays a vital role for a doctors to counsel their family during the treatment. Specialist also analysed these aspects and made consent to incorporate these into their routine clinical practice.
 
He further briefed that this initiative is supported by Brain Tumor Foundation of India (BTF) and International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA). This group will conduct bi-monthly meetings of brain tumour affected patients and their family members. Dr Savita Goswami, Psycho-Oncologist from Tata memorial Hospital, Bhopal conducted sessions for patients, their families and doctors. For the first time, about 20 patients and their families participated in a scientific programme along with their treating doctors. Issues faced by them right from the time of diagnosis, during treatment and during the remission were highlighted by those affected themselves. Addressing the inaugural programme of Brain Tumor Support Group of Bhopal, expert from UK Kaithy Oliver shared her experienced where she lost her son due to brain tumor in 2004.