Overview
The Cancer Summit & Awards by the Integrated Health & Wellbeing (IHW) Council is a national platform dedicated to transforming India’s cancer care landscape through innovation, policy dialogue, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The summit brings together leading oncologists, policymakers, researchers, patient-advocacy groups, hospitals, and industry leaders to address critical gaps in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment access, and patient support. With a strong emphasis on equitable care, the summit explores how advanced technologies, innovative medicines, and evidence-based policies—such as Ayushman Bharat and other national health insurance frameworks—can strengthen access and affordability for patients across the country. Discussions focus on enabling innovation, improving access pathways, strengthening HCP engagement, and developing sustainable, patient-centric cancer care models. The Awards segment recognizes outstanding institutions and initiatives that have made impactful contributions to awareness, screening, research, patient support, and oncology advancement in India.
Key Discussion Points
Agenda 2026
Session I :- INDIA’S CANCER BURDEN & CHANGING CARE LANDSCAPE
A high-level look at current epidemiology, emerging trends, early detection gaps, and priority action areas for India.
Session II :- INNOVATING CANCER DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT: TECHNOLOGY, PRECISION MEDICINE & NEW THERAPIE
Focus on digital tools, molecular diagnostics, AI, precision oncology, and cost-effective innovations for scalable impact.
Session III :- CANCER CARE & POLICY INTEGRATION: LEVERAGING AYUSHMAN BHARAT & NATIONAL INSURANCE SCHEMES
Exploring how public health schemes can strengthen access, affordability, reimbursements, and financial protection.
Session IV :- ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS: REACHING TIER-2/3 CITIES & RURAL INDIA
Models to expand screening, diagnosis and treatment in underserved regions through decentralised care and community engagement
Session V :- PATIENT-CENTRIC CANCER CARE: NAVIGATION, COUNSELLING & SURVIVORSHIP SUPPORT
Enhancing patient journeys through holistic care, mental health support, palliative care, and long-term survivorship programs.
Session VI :- STRENGTHENING HCP ENGAGEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING
Training, technology enablement, outcome-based learning, and building a stronger oncology workforce across India.
Session VII :- RESEARCH, CLINICAL TRIALS & INDIA’S ONCOLOGY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Enabling access to clinical trials, regulatory improvements, translational research, and industry-academia collaboration.
Session VIII :- DIGITAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION: TELEONCOLOGY, AI & DATA-DRIVEN CANCER CARE MODELS
Using digital platforms to improve continuity of care, remote monitoring, data insights, and community outreach.
Session IX :- FINANCING, PARTNERSHIPS & MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION FOR IMPACT
How hospitals, government, NGOs, pharma companies and CSR initiatives can co-create sustainable cancer-care pathways.
Speakers 2026
Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Health, Family Welfare & Medical Education Department
Government of UP
Chairperson and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Director & Clinical Lead - Radiation Oncology
Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital
Director, Oncology Services, Sri Ram Cancer & Super-specialty Center, Professor & Head, Dept. of Medical Oncology
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Hospital
WINNERS 2026
7th Edition Cancer Summit & Award 2026
The Cancer Care Awards stand as a beacon of recognition and celebration, honoring exceptional contributions in the field of cancer care. This prestigious event aims to acknowledge and applaud the tireless efforts of individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have demonstrated outstanding commitment, innovation, and compassion in the realm of cancer care.
This platform celebrates remarkable achievements, from groundbreaking research and innovative treatment modalities to impactful awareness campaigns and patient-centric initiatives.
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