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Dr Jay Flanz, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA. brain, the prostate, as well as cancers in children, with the advantage that healthy tissue and critical organs are not harmed. It gives the patient a better quality of life during and after treatment. “First of all, in proton beam therapy, no two machines are alike and the system at every centre needs heavy customisation, which is critical for the efficient delivery of the therapy,” said Dr. Ramesh Rengan, professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine. “More importantly, there was also a substantial amount of thought that was put into the aspect of the kind of cancer patients present in this part of the world, which is significantly different from those in other regions,” Dr Rengan added. The two-day-long interactive programme saw specialists from Austria, Denmark, India, Sweden, Switzerland Dr Tony Lomax, Paul Sherrer Institute, Switzerland Dr Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals. PHOTOS: UMESH GOSWAMI THOUGH THERE ARE UNCERTAINTIES ON QUANTIFYING THE BENEFITS OF PROTON THERAPY, EXPERTS ARE OF THE VIEW THAT PATIENTS EXPERIENCE FEWER SIDE EFFECTS IN GENERAL and the US sharing their knowledge on various aspects of proton therapy technology and treatment, and an overview of its application in clinical practice. Apollo’s proton therapy centre -- Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) -- which will have a pencil beam scanning facility -- one of the most advanced proton therapy technologies -- is largely in line with standards that are in practice globally. Technical sessions on aspects of testing and treatment were at par with the latest technology trends in this area. “The Proton Therapy Educational Programme will help physicians and oncologists understand the potential of this new technology to treat cancer,” said Dr Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals. “With the cancer burden in India increasing day by day, we are glad to be at the forefront in taking up the challenge of providing the best treatment option available in the world,” she added. “It will be the first in South East Asia and a major milestone in our concerted focus to battle and conquer cancer.” Dr Rakesh Jalali, Medical Director at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, said proton therapy has “phenomenally transformed” cancer therapy. “It helps in treating tumours located in especially difficult areas such as in the head, the neck, the pancreas and the prostate. It is very effective to control and manage cancer while reducing damage to vital organs and healthy tissues due to the possibility of giving higher doses of radiation,” he added. Though there are issues like the high cost of therapy and uncertainties on quantifying the benefits of proton therapy, experts are of the view that patients experience fewer side effects in general and, in certain cases, have a lower chance of recurrence due to the high dose delivered to the tumour. On issues such as the risk-benefit ratio and the type of patients who stand to benefit the most from the treatment, Dr Rengan says: “Typically, the best candidates for proton therapy are children and adults with skull-based tumours, tumours in and around the spine, orbital and eye tumours.” Patients with cancers of the head and neck, oesophagus, pancreas and hepatobiliary system, sarcomas and certain breast cancer too have benefited from the therapy, he said. 90 / FUTURE MEDICINE / DECEMBER 2018
events Kerala must leverage its innovation potential to transform healthcare: TiEcon 2018 7th edition of entrepreneurship conference calls for making Kerala an ideal location for life sciences DIVYA CHOYIKUTTY Kerala must focus on its inherent qualities of creativity and innovation to develop itself as an ideal location for implementing fresh concepts in life sciences and health care. The modern healthcare industry, together with alternative medicine, can jointly provide a holistic approach in promoting health and tourism in the state, participants pointed out. Another area that the state can really make a difference is in the development of virtual centres for counselling and behavioural therapy, say industry experts who participated in a thought-provoking discussion at the TiEcon 2018. The 7th edition of the entrepreneurship conference was conducted around the theme of “Rebuilding Kerala” by leveraging entrepreneurship and emerging technologies, on Nov 16-17 at Kochi. More than 1,000 delegates, including entrepreneurs, technocrats, researchers and professionals, participated in the two-day conference. The conference sessions highlighted the importance of creating opportunities in multiple industry and service sectors within the state. “This time, we had an increased focus towards technocrats and industrialists, as we could use their resources and ideas to rebuild our state, while creating more job opportunities for the people. This will also, in turn, help the state to overcome the recent crisis caused by the floods,” said Wg. Cdr K. Chandrasekhar, Executive Director, TiE Kerala. “We need to have an affordable, quality healthcare which can be made possible through technological advancements,” said Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, deputy medical director, Sunrise Hospital, Kochi, summarising the panel discussion on emerging trends in health care. A panel discussion on life sciences called for support and exposure for small and medium-sized enterprises. “I do not think what we need now is a startup explosion. Rather, Kerala needs an SME exposure which can help provide jobs to many people at this time,” emphasized Leo Mavely, Founder and CEO of Axio Biosolutions, while participating in the discussion on investments in the life sciences sector. “We have lots of talent available in the state, offering immense opportunities for startup companies and the innovative young generation to come up. But somewhere, there is a disconnect that blocks the investments. It is perhaps the fear of failure or the lack of exposure and visibility to the market space,” stated C.H. Unnikrishnan, founder and editor, Future Medicine, while summarizing a panel discussion on entrepreneurship in life sciences. Discussing the stability of business, C. Padmakumar, chairman and managing director, Terumo Penpol Pvt. Ltd , the country’s largest blood-bag maker, underscored Kerala as the state which provides the most consistent business environment by enforcing laws and policies. DECEMBER 2018 / FUTURE MEDICINE / 91
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