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1 Karnataka State Chapter Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (KSC-AGOI) ACTIVITIES 2016-2017
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Karnataka State ChapterAssociation of Gynaecologic
Oncologists of India (KSC-AGOI)
ACTIVITIES 2016-2017
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CONTENTS
1. Organization and Office Bearers (2015-17) 3
2. Zonal Chapters 4
3. Functioning of KSC-AGOI 5
4. KSC-AGOI Annual Conference Report 6
5. Symposium on breast disorders - 4th June 2017 8
6. After the storm 9
7. KSC-AGOI - Activites for 2017 10
a. Bangalore Activities 10
b. Mangalore Activities 12
c. Hubli Activities 12
d. Bellary Activities 13
e. Vijayapura (Bijapur) Activities 14
f. Release of 2nd Newsletter 14
g. Website Activities 15
8. 6th Annual Conference of KSC-AGOI - Summary of the proceedings 15
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1. Organization and Office Bearers
Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India, National BodyDr. Kasturi Lal - JammuChairman
Dr. Rama Joshi - GurgaonPresident
Dr. Amita Maheshwari - MumbaiHon. Secretary General
Dr. S.B.L. Srivastav - GwaliarPresident Elect
Dr. Abraham Peedicayil - VelloreImmediate Past President
Dr. Yogesh V. Kulkarni - MumbaiTreasurer
Karnataka State Chapter Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (KSC-AGOI)Regn No. DRB/SOR/147/15-17 Pan No. AACAK1737B
Dr Pushpa SrinivasPresident
Dr S IndukalaPresident Elect
Dr AnnapurnaHon Secretary
Dr M IndumathiTreasurer
Dr Geetha ShivamurthyJoint Secretary
Dr Vidyamani LImmediate Past President
E.C. Members:Dr Geetha MuralidharaDr T NaveenDr S K RajashekarDr S K Suresh
Zonal Members:Dr Gangambika NistyDr Vidya ThobbiDr C A RamalingappaDr R SudhaDr Mariam Anjum Ifthikar
Co-Opted Members:Dr. Jayanti ThumsiDr. Rani BhatDr. Sheela ManeDr. Shekar PatilDr. RoopeshDr. Anirudha PodderDr. TaraDr. Shobha GudiDr. Shubha Rama Rao
Ex.Comittee MembersSitting – Left to Right – Dr Indumathi, Dr Pushpa Srinivas, Dr Vidyamani I, Dr Indukala, Dr Shobha K
Standing – Left to Right – Dr Geetha Muralidhara, Dr Annapurna, Dr Suresh, Dr Rajshekar, Dr Naveen & Dr Geetha Shivamurthy
The present Office Bearers took over the charge on 17th Oct 2015.
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2. Zonal Chapters
Zones
North Zone – Gulbarga, Raichur, Bidar, Bellary, BijapurNorth West Zone – Belgaum, Bagalkot, Hubli, Gadag, Davangere
South Zone - Bangalore, Mysore, Tumkur, ChitradurgaSouth West Zone – Manipal, Mangalore, Shimoga, Hassan.
Each zone has a zonal coordinator who shoulders the responsibilities to conduct activities/ CME/ public education program/ screening programs in the district assigned to them. They also associate the Medical Colleges and OBG Societies in their area for co-ordinated efforts.
Dr. Gangambika Nisty North
Dr. Ramalingappa C A North West
Dr. R Sudha South
Dr. Mariam Anjum Ifthikar South West Zone
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2. Zonal Chapters
4. 5th KSC-AGOI Annual Conference Report 17th Dec 2016Karnataka State Chapter of Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (KSC-AGOI) conducted the 5th Annual Conference at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Shankarapuram, Bangalore on Saturday 17th Dec 2016.
The program highlighted the Gynaecologic Oncology topics with state of the art information and practical implications. About 75 doctors attended the conference.
The Conference was inaugurated with a welcome address by Dr. Pushpa Srinivas, President of KSC-AGOI. Dr. B S Srinath, Chairman of Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital was the Chief Guest and Dr. Kedar Deodar, Prof of Pathology, Tata Hospital, Mumbai and Mr. Omkar Yoga Guru were the guests of honour.
An opportunity was given for post-graduate students and young consultants to present papers during Free paper presentation session and Poster session. This was followed by four Scientific sessions. Eminent
speakers from all over Karnataka and Mumbai addressed the delegates on various topics.
Topics for Various sessions
Session 1 - Changing trends of cervical cancer in India, Current status of HPV vaccines for India- and discussion on Incomplete treatment of cervical cancer.
Session 2 - Malignancy predictor indices, its interpretation, MRI in Gynaec Cancer & Chemotherapy during pregnancy.
Session 3 - HIPEC – Feasibility in India, Pathology of Ovarian Cancer, Breast Lump – Newer Modalities in Management and a Panel discussion on GTN.
Session 4 - Video presentations on LEEP/ Conization, Bowel adhesions & Urological injury. A Debate on Cancer cervix 1B2 was conducted.
Prizes were given for best paper and poster presentations.
The entire programme was well received by the delegates for its scientific content and interaction with speakers
Dr. Pushpa SrinivasPresident KSC-AGOI | 27-12-16
3. Functioning of KSC-AGOIKSC-AGOI has 180 members and 25 new members were enrolled in the current year. The association was registered as a society on 28th Sept 2013 (Regn No. DRB/SOR/147/13-14, Pan No. AACAK1737B) with its own constitution. The Association is granted 12 A and 80 G certificates to facilitate donations. The Ex. Committee meeting is held periodically – once in two months to chalkout various programs – Awareness/ CME. Sub committees are formed to assign responsibilities for overseeing activities and this has resulted in fine tuning scientific programs and continuing Newsletter issues and updating website.
To date Twelve EC Meetings were conducted.
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5th Conference Highlights Culture, Colour, and the Cream
Release of Newsletter
Inauguration
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Felicitation to Dr Elizabeth and Dr Uma
Website Launch The Chief Guest SpeechDr B S Srinath
News and Nostalgia - Saluting the stalwarts - learning from the learned - weaving the web
Poster Viewing
A tough question in deed – choose the best!!!!
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5. Symposium on breast disorders - 4th June 2017
The optimal care of patients with breast cancer is rapidly changing as a result of advances in all aspects of patient care, including prevention, screening, and detection, as well as in the primary treatment modalities of surgery, radiation therapy, endocrine therapy, cytotoxic chemotherapy, and novel biologic therapies. There is an increasing focus on providing multidisciplinary care for patients with complex diseases such as breast cancer through the use of integrated teams of professionals representing the relevant treatment modalities, including surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic medical interventions.
In our country the first stop for most of the patients with breast disorder are Gynecologists, Family physicians. They are then referred to the concerned specialist- Surgeon or an Oncologist.
KSC AGOI had organized a ‘Symposium on Breast Disorders’ on June 4th 2017 in association with BSOG and supported by Lalpath Labs, bringing together gynecologists, general surgeons, family physicians, surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists and scientists with the aim of fostering awareness of the treatment options in each therapeutic area and encouraging multimodality treatment.
It was a well-attended and well appreciated event. 130 doctors from Bangalore, Bellary, Hasan and Kolar attended it. The topics included basics of breast disorders, prevention and screening, diagnostics, overview of current treatment of breast cancer and what is in future of breast cancer.
The speakers chosen were experts in their respective fields and did a wonderful job of conveying the subject precisely and to the point.
All the delegates found it very useful, got some practical tips which they could use in their day to day practice.
KSC AGOI plan to organize such events and more on a regular basis in the future.
Dr Jayanti Thumsi Senior Consultant, Breast Surgeon,
BGS Global Hospital, Bangalore
KSCAGOI-BSOG-LAL- Trishulam against Ca Breast
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6. After the stormDr Jayanthi Thumsi
May 13 2017, 0:02 IST
The incidence of breast cancer is on rise in India. With advancements in its treatment, the number of women surviving this disease is also increasing. The end of treatment can be both stressful and exciting. One would be relieved to finish the treatment, yet it’s hard not to worry about cancer coming back.
It’s important to know that normal life is possible after the treatment. It is only a matter of time before one gets back the initial energy levels. Hair starts growing once the last chemotherapy is completed. Within two to three months, the colour of the skin, its texture and nail colour get back to normal. While the focus should be on getting back to a full life slowly, few precautions also need to be taken for general well-being.
After the treatment for breast cancer, follow-up care is very important. This helps maintain the good health and manage any side effects from the treatment. It also helps you look out for signs of cancer coming back, and screen yourself for other types of cancer. Almost any kind of cancer treatment can have side effects. Some might only last for a few days or weeks, but others might last for a long time. Some side effects might not even show up until years after finishing the treatment.
Here are some follow-up tips after the breast cancer treatment:
Follow-up visits: These visits should be once in three months for the first three years, and once in six months for the next two years, and subsequently once a year. Mammograms: After the breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy, mammogram is recommended once a year. Pelvic exams & bone density tests: These tests are for women who are advised hormone therapy. Other tests: Other tests such as blood tests and imaging tests (like bone scans, ultrasound scan and chest X-rays) may be done if required. Apart from these, there are some general recommendations for women recovering from breast cancer. They include indulging in lots of fruits and vegetables, exercising regularly, maintaining an optimal BMI, cutting out smoking and drinking. Consult a doctor if you notice a lump under the arm or along the chest wall, rash or skin changes, change in the size, shape of the breast or chest wall, or experience constant pain, headache, chronic cough, abdominal pain, excessive tiredness, loss of weight and unusual vaginal bleeding. Regularly scheduled follow-up care helps increase the likelihood of finding a treatable recurrence and of managing any long-term side effects.
Life after breast cancer treatment can be as beautiful and normal as before. It’s an opportunity for the woman to reinvent herself. Each survivor could be a role model for newer patients and brand ambassadors for courage and hope. She can be someone who meets cancer in her chest, humbles it and moves on to be known as a cancer survivor.
“Thumsi (Is se) achha kaun hai”
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7. KSC-AGOI - Activities for 2017
a. Bangalore ActivitiesDr Pushpa Srinivas addressed the members of Brahmvadi Sanskritik Sangh-SAMPADA-on 12th February 2017 on the occasion of World Cancer Day and emphasised the importance of early detection breast cancer by simple methods – self breast examination.
Pushpa paada (Feet) and Pushpa pada (Words) – an attempt to empower Sampada
Dr Pushpa Srinivas being felicitated
Mahati Trust AchievementsDr Sundari Nandyala Former Professor of Ob Gyn at Ramaiah Medical college Bangalore and Past president of KSCAGOI, has produced an educative film on Cervical Cancer Awareness in Kannada. The film is one of the important medium to create awareness among the community, to bring down the prevalence of cervical cancer. The film is produced by Mahati Trust for which Dr Sundari is the president.
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Dr SR Chandrasekhar Institute of speech and hearing 16, August 2017
A talk on “Breast Cancer-what you should know and why” was delivered by Dr Pushpa Srinivas. The talk was well received by about 100 members – staff and students. The message that early detection is crucial for cure was well emphasised. There was educative audience interaction with several questions and clarifications. Pamphlets on breast cancer awareness printed in English and Kannada was distributed at the end of the talk.
8-3-17 International Women’s Day• Chief Guest at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara
College, Mysore Road Bangalore — Talk on women welfare, cancer prevention
• Staff and Doctors totalling 300 members attended
• Also were on the stage Mrs Anitha Surendra, President, Mrs Kusuma Chief Administrator of the Institution
• Those of the staff members born in the month of March were given mementos.
• Total 20 persons checked. VI A test and breast screening done
1-4-17• Cancer detection camp was organised on first of April
2017 to commemorate World Health day together with KSC AGOI.
• Free Health check at Dharmasthala Manjunatha Hospital, Bengaluru - 25 patients examined
9-4-17• Interview senior staff of udaya TV, and talk regarding
relationship between skin cancer and use of cosmetics and the ill effects of the chemicals involved in their manufacture.
• The same was in the udaya News channel on 24-4-17
23-4-17• Participated on behalf of KSC-AGOI, in Health check
up camp, organised by Karnataka Cancer Society - for staff & senior clients of Sri Raghavendra Co-operative Bank, N. R. Colony. Venue: Gururaja Kalyan Mantap, Chamarajpet 25 PAP smears collected one suspected case of ca Cx referred to Kidwai Hospital
DR GEETHA MURALIDHARA
Geetha’ Pravachana at Bangalore
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b. Mangalore ActivitiesPaduvana Prahlada Prachaara
Mar 06, 2016: “Women health – Cancer scares” Public Awareness and Interactive Program, International Women’ Day; Television-conversation, Namma TV
Apr 17, 2016: Gynecological Cancers - Limiting the limits - (Prevention and Care of Gynecological Cancers in the periphery, a holistic approach) A session during Annual IMA Meeting, Bhatkal
Jul 09, 2016: Imaging in Gynecological Cancer – Clinicians perceptive (What we want to know - Gynecologists expectations from Radiologists) At CME ‘Womens Imaging’ organized by Department of Radiology, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
Aug 28, 2016: • Surgery for Cancer Cervix – “how much is this much” for
a generalist• Guest Lecture at CME, Shivamogga Obstetric and
Gynecologic Society Meet, Shivamogga
Sep 25, 2016: A CME on ‘Gynecologic Oncology - Paradigm Shift’ at Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru.
Dr Pralhad Kushtagi, Professor in OBGYN, Kasturba Medical College and Hospitals, Mangalore
Cancer awareness programmes under the guidance of Prof Dr Vijaykumar Vice Chancellor Yenepoya University as part of the Yenepoya University Team-CAOP (Cancer Awareness Outreach Programme) held at Bramhavar and Kundapur training 1200 nos. volunteers, who will thereby train the rural areas.
Guest Lecture in Fr Mullers Medical College Hospital during the cancer awareness week on February 9, 2017 as an AGOi-KSc member topic - “Recommendations for Screening the Gynaecological Cancers and Breast Cancers”
Chief Guest on march 31 2017 as an AGOI member at Lourdes Central School Graduation Day topic “Good Parenting”
Dr Mariam Anjum Ifthikar
c. Hubli ActivitiesKarnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli
• (2014 – 17) Screening for Cervical Cancer done by Pap smear on 1410 cases Normal 648, Ca Cervix 32.• (2014 – 2017) The following types of Gynae Cancer were detected and managed appropriately Cancer ovary 42, Ca
Cervix 32, Ca Endometrium 12, Ca Vagina 2, Ca Vulva 2.• (2008 – 2014) Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)– 103 Cases were detected of these 83 had low risk
GTD and 20 High risk GTD.; Hydatidiform mole – 70.
Sushrutha Hospital The hospital is dedicated for detection & management of Gynea Cancer.
The following cases were identified and managed appropriately. Ca cervix 56, Ca Ovary 35, Ca Endometrium 15, Ca Vulva 3, Ca Vagina 1.
A clinical trial of GARDASIL vaccine Post Marketing Surveillance was conducted at Sushrutha Hospital on six patients.
Dr Ramalingappa has given oration on “Cancer Cervix -silent killer” at Hubli (2016) and has given several talks at Mysore, Hubli and Bangalore. He has conducted CME on “Oncothermia” with international faculty in March 2017 at Hubli.
Dr C A Ramalingappa, Professor, HOD Ob Gyn Dept
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d. Bellary ActivitiesDr Jayanti Thumsi addressing IMA members at Bellary 14-5-2017 during a free medical camp for women
JAYA’BHERI AT BELLARY
Gynaec-Oncology CME was Conducted on 20th August 2017 at VIMS,Shikshakara Bhavana,Bellary.
On this occasion Dr V. Annapurna Hon Secretary KSCAGOI addressed a gathering of more than 125 delegates including from neighbouring, districts of Bellary,--Hospet, Siraguppa, Raichur, Shimoga Sindanoor, Chitradurga, Davanagere. The CME was very informative in updating the knowledge on preventive and curative aspects of cancer. Cervical, ovarian, Endometrial and Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases in the form of lectures/video demonstrations.
We have conducted a mega Cervical and Breast cancer screening programme in Association with IMA, Bellary Branch on 14 May 2017. on the occasion of Mothers, Day More than 900 women were Screened. District administration has helped much in bringing awareness and conduct of this Camp
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e. Vijayapura (Bijapur)Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Al-Ameen Medical College and Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Vidya A. Thobbi Head of Dept OBG, initiative was taken to conduct cervical cancer screening programmes to detect preinvasive lesions of the cervix.
“CERVICAL CYTOLOGY SCREENING BY PAP SMEAR IN REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP WOMEN” under the guidance of Dr. Vidya A. Thobbi by a post graduate Dr. Farheen Khan. In this study we have conducted Pap smear in 300 women of reproductive aged women who either presented to us with various gynaecological complaints or came for routine health check up. This study showed us the presence of 8.75% of abnormal Pap smear reported mostly predominant in 35-45 years of age group. This stresses on the usefulness of Pap smear for cervical abnormalities.
a camp was organised in Al Ameen Medical College by Dr. Vidya Thobbi which was attended by 100 women of Jain social group resulting in a huge success in which all the women had a thorough gynaecological work up done including Pap smear screening, breast examination and ultrasound of each patient.
Major talukas of Bijapur district were included in our awareness camps and different camps were held in places like Baswan Bagewadi, Indi, Sindagi and Muddebihal. These camps were attended by almost 400-500 women and these women were screened and educated about the importance of cancer screening
f. 2nd Newsletter was released in June 2017
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Website is updated periodically and the 6th Conference details and registration form was made available
g. Website Activities www.kscagoi.org
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8. 6th Annual Conference of KSCAGOI – Summary of the proceedings
6th Annual Conference of KSCAGOI was held in association with Manipal Hospital on 23rd and 24th September at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore 2017.
There were extensive scientific sessions, panel discussions, master video sessions and guest lectures. Eminent speakers from outside Karnataka including the President Dr Rama Joshi and Secretary General Dr Amita Maheshwari of AGOI graced the occasion. A wide range of topics were covered which included prevention, current management and recent advances.
There were 167 delegates,who attended the conference.The delegates were not only from Karnataka, but also from neighbouring states of Kerala, Andhra, Maharashtra and also from neighbouring country Bangladesh.
ON DAY 1 of the programme Dr Pushpa Srinivas delivered the 1st Presidential Oration of KSCAGOI on the topic “Mind Body & Cancer”. In the evening there was inaugural function which was addressed by Dr Rama Joshi President
AGOI and Chief Guest Dr Nagendra Swamy, Director of Manipal Health Enterprises. The following members were felicitated for their contribution to the Society - Drs Rama Joshi, Amita Maheshwari, Vidya Mani, Sundari, Shekar Patil, Somashekhar.
Annual General Body meeting was conducted, followed by inaugural function.
The inaugural function was followed by a dinner symposium on the keynote topics of “Panel discussion on role of targeted therapy in gynaecological cancers” and “Role of Targeted Therapy in advanced ovarian cancer”. This was subsequently followed by cultural programme and dinner.
ON DAY 2 there was YGOG award paper session where eight members participated. Dr Sumangala was awarded the 1st prize and Dr Minu Devassi was awarded second prize. In addition there were Poster presentations too. The scientific session went on till 4.00 p.m.
There was interesting public forum which lasted for two hours attended by more than 200 participants. This was mainly to create awareness about early detection of cancer breast and prevention of cancer cervix among public. A skit in the form of Dance Drama was enacted by Manthana team, under the guidance of programme manager Smt Smita Bhat on the theme of” Awareness of Cancer Breast”. The message was well conveyed and audience appreciated the programme. This was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of “Back to Life” moderated by Dr Jayanthi Thumsi. Public coordination by Dr Indumathi. The panelists were from different walks of life including Gynaecologists,Psychiatrist, Administrator, Media person and Patients. There was a meaningful and interesting interaction between Panellists and the Audience.
Dr Pushpa Srinivas Org Chairperson and President –KSCAGOI
Dr Somashekhar Org CoChair PersonDr V Annapurna Org Secretary & Hon Secretary -
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Day 1 Registration
Scientific Session
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Scientific Programme
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AGB Meeting
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Inauguration
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Felicitations
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Cultural Programme
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Day 2 - Scientific Programme
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Poster Viewing
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Public Forum—SKIT (Dance-Drama) Breast Cancer Awareness
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Memento Distribution
Valedictory Function
