BW Healthcare World successfully hosted its 4th Oncology Summit 2025 on September 30, marking a significant milestone in India’s cancer care landscape. Themed “Oncology 360: Innovation, Hope, Healing”, the full-day event showcased pioneering research, transformative therapies, and holistic care approaches, with a strong spotlight on cancer survivors and patients currently battling the disease. A Gathering of Thought Leaders and Changemakers, the summit brought together preeminent oncologists, radiologists, psycho-oncologists, hospital leaders, patient advocates, and support organisations. Captivating opening moments included an Art Jam with the Survivors Community, celebrating the resilience and voice of those living beyond cancer.
Key session highlights:
Research, Diagnostics & Delivery – Innovating Cancer Care: Cancer is a growing crisis in India, with 2 to 2.5 million new cases yearly. Experts stress early detection, awareness, and precision medicine. Rising costs, stigma, and delayed care worsen outcomes, while AI, digital pathology, and targeted therapies improve survival. ( Read more: Cancer Burden Rising Sharply In India, Experts Call For Early Detection)
Curing The Incurable – Transformative Therapies in Haematological Oncology: Haematological oncology in India is advancing with targeted therapies, genetic profiling, and CAR-T treatment, improving survival, especially in paediatric cases. Yet high costs, late diagnosis, and systemic gaps limit access. (Read more : Transformative Therapies In Haematological Oncology: Experts Highlight Advances )
Treatment & Beyond – Restoring Strength, Self Care & Mental Health: Experts stress that holistic cancer care goes beyond treatment, combining home-based rehabilitation, mental health support, and community engagement. Addressing physical recovery, emotional well-being, and survivorship challenges, including menopause, nutrition, and mobility, helps patients regain strength, confidence, and dignity, ensuring long-term, patient-centred recovery and resilience after cancer. ( Read more: From Treatment To Thriving: Empowering Survivors Through Holistic Care )
Radiation Oncology in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care : Experts highlighted radiation oncology’s vital role in multidisciplinary cancer care, enabling organ preservation, early detection, and personalised treatment to enhance survival and quality of life. They emphasised the need for awareness, tumour boards, and advanced technologies to ensure patient-centred, effective, and precise cancer management. ( Read more: Radiation Oncology Strengthens Multidisciplinary Care and Organ Preservation)
What Would a Cancer Hospital of Tomorrow Look Like?: Experts discussed the “Cancer Hospital of Tomorrow,” highlighting patient-centric care, AI-driven treatments, workforce sustainability, affordability, and community engagement. They emphasised integrating technology with empathy, innovation, and prevention to create holistic, efficient, and equitable cancer care. (Read more : Envisioning The Cancer Hospital Of Tomorrow)
The Future of Cancer Care - Where are we headed?: Experts discussed shaping the future of cancer care in India. They emphasised prevention, early detection, patient-centric care, technology integration, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The panel highlighted affordability, workforce sustainability, and collective learning as key to improving outcomes and building a world-class oncology ecosystem. (Read more : The Future Of Cancer Care: A Tech-Driven, Patient-Centric Journey)
Choosing the right treatment for the right patients: Experts discussed personalised oncology care, emphasising genetic counselling, patient empowerment, and socio-economic considerations. Highlighting paediatric and women’s health, the panel stressed education, emotional support, and advocacy as vital for improved outcomes. Advances in targeted therapies and NGO support are driving patient-centred cancer care in India. (Read more: Experts Warn That India Lags Drastically In Health Care & Education)
A Heartfelt Conversation: Dr Anupam Sachdeva shared his personal cancer journey, highlighting resilience, hope, and the vital role of family support. His experience as both doctor and patient emphasised empathy, holistic care, and the need for mental health support for patients and caregivers, redefining the human side of oncology. (Read more: When Oncologists Become Patients: Lessons In Empathy And Resilience)
Bridging the Gap – Addressing the Unique Challenges of Young Adult Cancer in India: Experts highlighted the rising crisis of young adult cancer in India. With aggressive disease, late diagnosis, economic strain, and social stigma, especially for women, panelists called for dedicated funds, insurance reforms, tailored screening, awareness, and policy interventions to address this overlooked yet growing public health challenge. (Read more: Bridging The Gap: Addressing The Unique Challenges Of Young Adult Cancer In India)
Focus on Quality in Oncology: Dr. Girdhar Gyani highlighted that improving cancer outcomes in India requires early detection, stronger screening, wider insurance, and private sector engagement. Addressing urban-rural disparities, financial gaps, and palliative care, he stressed collective action and equitable, patient-centered reforms as essential for embedding quality in oncology care. ( Read more: Quality In Cancer Care Needs Urgent Attention” – Dr. Girdhar Gyani)
The day concluded with a Circle of Gratitude, honoring caregivers, survivors, and champions of the cancer care community. The Circle of Gratitude brought a deeply emotional dimension as cancer survivors nominated the doctors who gave them a second chance at life. Patients shared moving tributes of hope and resilience, while doctors acknowledged their courage as true inspiration. The celebration became more than an award; it was a touching symbol of compassion, healing, and the powerful partnership between doctors and patients.
A Multi-Stakeholder Platform for Change
The summit effectively bridged gaps between clinical expertise, patient advocacy, research initiatives, and industry innovation. It amplified the survivor voice and brought mental health, nutrition, and spirituality into the forefront, highlighting the need for comprehensive care models beyond conventional treatment. The BW Oncology Summit 2025 reaffirmed commitments to innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity in India’s oncology arena. It set the stage for accelerated adoption of precision medicine, integrative therapies, and patient support programs that will define the future of cancer care in India.
About BW Healthcare World
BW Healthcare World is a leading platform for industry news, thought leadership, innovation stories, and high-impact healthcare events. Through its annual Oncology Summit, it is committed to elevating standards in cancer care, amplifying survivor and patient voices, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders, driving progress in India’s fight against cancer. |
