Metropolis Healthcare ties up with the International Academy of pathology for new programme

Chennai: Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, global chain of pathology labs and diagnostic centersannounces its partnership with the International academy of pathology – Indian Division (IAP-ID) for a Mid-Year Teaching Programme.

Purpose of the Programme: Different pathology labs may use different term sto describe the same information. Cancer Protocol Templates provide guidelines for collecting the essential data elements for complete reporting of malignant tumors and optimal patient care.The pathologist determines the precise type and stage of the cancer and may also work with other members of the team to recommend a treatment strategy that could include observation, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these approaches. Hence a complete and accurate pathology report is crucial to getting a precise diagnosis and deciding on the best treatment plan for the cancer patient.The programme will entail discussions on‘how standardizing Histopathology Onco Reports would positively impact cancer patient care in India’.

Dr. Anita Suryanarayan, Vice President (South India & Sri Lanka),Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, said“Metropolis has always been at the forefront of such innovations and has focused on regulation and standardisation. We have invited faculty from leading International & National Centres to get a global and wider perspective.”

Dr KirtiChadha, Head of Department, Oncology, Metropolis Healthcareadded, “A complete and accurate pathology report is crucial for getting a precise diagnosis and deciding on the best treatment plan for the cancer patient. With the help of CAP cancer protocols, the pathologists shall receive assistance that are clinically useful and have relevant information when reporting surgical specimen examinations.

Key Speakers at the programme include

Dr. Anil Dcruz, Surgical Oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital

 Dr MeenalHastak, Histopathologist, KokilabenDhirubhaiAmbani Hospital

 Dr NaliniKilara, Oncologist, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

Dr Prasad Narayanan, Medical Oncologist, Cytecare Hospital

Dr AnandRamamoorthy, Surgical Oncologist, Apollo hospital

 Dr Meena Desai, Histopathologist, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital

Dr AsawariPatil, Oncopathologist, Tata Memorial Hospital

Dr Kirti Chadha, Oncopathologist, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.

Dr Vinay Deshmane, Surgical Oncologist, Breach Candy &Hinduja Hospital,

Dr Santosh Menon, Oncopathologist, Tata Memorial Hospital

Dr Gagan Gautam, Surgical Oncologist, Max Hospital,

Dr Kavita Munjal, Histopathologist, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd,

Dr Roshan F Chinoy, Oncopathologist, Prince Aly Khan Hospital,

Dr Dheeraj Gautam. Histopathologist, Medanta,

Dr Ravi Mohanka, Liver Transplant Surgeon, Global Hospitals,

Dr Archana Rastogi, Histopathologist, ILBS,

Dr Suganthi Iyer, Dy. Director Medical & Legal, P D Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai,

Dr Anita Bhaduri, Histopathologist, P D Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai,

Dr Anurag Mehta, Oncopathologist, RGICR

Dr Karkuzhali Ponnuswamy ,Histopathologist, SreeBalaji Medical College

Dr Chandrelekha Tampi, Histopathologist, Lilavati Hospital