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Breast Cancer Care: Preservation Over Removal
5 Apr
Summary
- Breast cancer treatment now emphasizes breast preservation techniques.
- Oncoplastic surgery is highlighted as the future of breast cancer care.
- Live surgeries and workshops offered hands-on training to surgeons.
Breast cancer treatment is shifting towards preserving the breast, moving away from complete removal as a primary option. This patient-centric approach was a key focus at the ABSI SkillCon-2026 conference in Patna, organized by the Association of Breast Cancer of India.
UK-based Dr. Rishikesh Parameshwar discussed oncoplastic surgery, identifying it as the future of breast cancer care with its scope and challenges. A live breast cancer surgery workshop featured international and Indian surgeons demonstrating advanced techniques, allowing participants to ask questions in real-time.
The two-day conference included discussions on modern surgical methods, oncoplastic surgery, and endoscopic procedures. Experts stressed that individualized treatment plans and timely surgeries lead to better patient outcomes. Multiple institutions, including AIIMS-Patna, IGIMS, and PMCH, partnered for the event.
