Int’l conference of oncologists kicks off in Jhapa

 Jhapa, Nov 5: An international conference of oncologists ‘Purbanchal Cancer Congress 2022’ began at Mechinagar of Jhapa district today.     

Two hundred oncologists from Nepal, India and Bangladesh have been participating in the two-day conference jointly organised by Purbanchal Cancer Hospital, Birtamod, and Nepal Cancer Foundation.     

Medical Director of Purbanchal Cancer Hospital and Programme Director of the Conference, Dr. Birendra Yadav, said the conference would talk about the situation of cancer disease spreading across the world. The cancer specialists would exchange medical experience about ongoing scientific research, investigation, and technology for the treatment of the fatal disease.     

A total of 20 scientific working papers and 10 poster working papers would be presented at the event.     

Director of Purbanchal Cancer Hospital, Dr Nirajan Prasain, shared that it was a matter of pride to organize such a conference in the Jhapa district.     

Similarly, an oncologist at Sarvodaya Cancer Hospital of India, Dr Dinesh Pendharkar, said discussion and exchange of experience at the conference would increase new technology in the treatment of cancer and this will make hospital service outstanding. (RSS)