Haryana
Oncology Conclave 2025
- 17 Feb 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, the Union Health Minister inaugurated the second AIIMS Oncology Conclave 2025 at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of AIIMS, Jhajjar, in Haryana.
Key Points
- Jhajjar Institute:
- The Jhajjar institute is among India's largest public-funded healthcare projects.
- It focuses on advancing cancer care and enhancing research capabilities.
- Oncology Conclave:
- The two-day conclave gathered top oncology experts from Institutes of National Importance (INIs) across India.
- Discussions centered on advancements in cancer care, treatment methodologies, and ongoing research initiatives.
- The event highlighted collaborative efforts in preventing and managing breast cancers, as well as head and neck cancers.
- Innovation and Research at the Institute:
- The centre collaborates with start-ups, engages Ph.D. students, and involves scientists in research.
- The research aims to create real-world applications benefiting both the market and society.
Cancer
- It is a complex and broad term used to describe a group of diseases characterised by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body.
- These abnormal cells, known as cancer cells, have the ability to invade and destroy healthy tissues and organs.
- In a healthy body, cells grow, divide, and die in a regulated manner, allowing for the normal functioning of tissues and organs.
- However, in the case of cancer, certain genetic mutations or abnormalities disrupt this normal cell cycle, causing cells to divide and grow uncontrollably.
