How to prevent Lung Cancer
Sat, November 19, 2022, 11:00 – 12:15 IST
Dr. Radheshyam Naik
MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Senior Medical Oncologist & Advisory Expert, HCG Hospital, Bengaluru
&
Medical Director, Sammprada – Rajalakshmi Multi Speciality Hospital, Bengaluru
As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report, India is likely to witness an over seven fold rise in lung cancer cases by 2025 compared to the situation a decade ago. Studies have shown that in 75% of the cases, lung cancer is detected late, leading to severe challenges for treatability and thus poor outcomes. The best preventive measure is by avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors which may lower your risk of getting cancer.
About Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar
  • Renowned Oncologist with 3+ decades of experience, specializing in Bone Marrow Transplants.
  • MD from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Mangalore, and DM (Fellowship) from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore.
  • Worked with Manipal Hospitals for 7 years and Curie Centre of Oncology for over 10 years.
  • Advanced training from institutions like M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute, USA; International School for Cancer Care, Oxford, UK; and University of New South Wales, Australia.
  • Specialized training at Hadassah University, Israel; Detroit Medical Center, USA; The New York hospital & Medical Center, USA; and Cornell Medical Center and at Harper Hospital, Michigan, USA.
  • 30-year career managing hematological disorders with numerous peer-reviewed publications.
  • Specializes in Allogenic BMT, Autologous BMT, Mini Transplants, Bloodless BMT, and Haploid BMT.
  • Renowned for Preventive Oncology practice in India.
  • Expert in screening individuals for common cancers using risk assessment, pedigree charting, clinical examination, and biochemical profiling.
  • Commentary on simulation models for breast cancer management accepted for publication in the Journal “Cancer Control.”
  • Working towards collaborative partnerships with the Institute of Public Health, Bangalore, and NGOs for health initiatives.