Haryana

• 17 Feb 2025

Oncology Conclave 2025

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.