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Vellore Hosts Key Brachytherapy Innovations Summit
12 Sep
Summary
- Conference focused on precision, personalization, and compassion in cancer care.
- Hands-on cadaveric workshop covered head and neck cancers and sarcomas.
- 287 delegates attended the 16th Annual Conference of the Indian Brachytherapy Society.
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore recently hosted the 16th Annual Conference of the Indian Brachytherapy Society (IBSCON 2026). The conference theme was 'Re-imagining Brachytherapy in Comprehensive Cancer Care: Precision, Personalisation, and Compassion.'
The event featured a scientific program with lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions that showcased recent advances in brachytherapy. Delegates actively contributed by presenting original research and discussing innovative treatment approaches, facilitating a dynamic exchange of knowledge.
A significant aspect was a hands-on cadaveric workshop offering practical training in brachytherapy techniques for head and neck cancers and soft tissue sarcomas. The conference successfully convened 287 delegates, faculty, and trainees from across India, including office-bearers of the Indian Brachytherapy Society.
