7th International Cancer Congress

March 21, 2025 to March 22, 2025

The 7th International Cancer Congress (ICC2025) is the Binaytara Foundation's 7th annual oncology conference in Janakpurdham, Nepal. The ICC2025 will provide an opportunity to hear from the leading national and international experts on hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. 

This 2-day in-person educational program will cover data supporting guidelines, recommendations and recent advances regarding therapeutic options for patients with cancer. Upon completion of the program, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic modalities available for a breadth of malignancies, and the ability to integrate guideline-based treatments, new therapeutic modalities and diagnostic approaches into clinical practice.

Target Audience

  • Medical Oncologists

  • Surgeons

  • Radiation Oncologists

  • Pathologists

  • Primary Care Providers

  • Nurses

  • Residents and Fellows

  • Medical Students

Organizing Committee

Conference Director: 

Dr. Binay Shah, MD, MHA - Binaytara Foundation

Conference Chair: 

Dr. Kapendra Amatya, MBBS, MS - Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center

Abstract Committee Chair:

Ramesh Shrestha, MBBS, MS, MD - B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Abstract Committee:

Vivek Ghosh, MD - Birat Cancer Institute

Surya Prasad Rimal, MD - B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be able to:

  • Choose new therapeutic options for the treatment of several common malignancies, understanding appropriate indications and contraindications to these therapeutic approaches.
  • Discuss emerging data and evolving recommendations regarding the individualization of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy for patients with common malignancies
  • Integrate evolving diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic approaches to the management of patients with cancer.
  • Apply practical expertise gained from the clinical situations with an emphasis on data-based approaches to patients with cancer in resource-limited settings.
  • Compare and contrast the safety and efficacy profiles of therapeutic strategies that impact management of patients with cancer

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Course summary
Course opens: 
08/12/2024
Course expires: 
06/30/2025
Event starts: 
03/21/2025 - 8:00am PDT
Event ends: 
03/22/2025 - 5:00pm PDT
Cost:
$150.00
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DAY 1 - Friday, March 21, 2025

All times are listed in Nepal Time (NPT)

01:30 PM – 02:00 PM  Registration and Welcome

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM  Session 1: Head and Neck Cancer

Session Chair: Bajrang Sah, MBBS, MS, FACS

02:00 PM – 02:20 PM  Surgical Principles in Management of Head and Neck Cancer - Prabhat Thakur, MBBS, MS

02:20 PM – 03:00 PM  Case-Based Presentations - Dinesh Chhetri, MD; Maie St. John, MD, PhD, FACS

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM  Session 2: Oral Abstract Presentations

Session Chair: Ramesh Shrestha, MBBS, MS, MD

04:00 PM – 04:30 PM  Break

04:30 PM – 06:00 PM  Session 3: Debate: Health Insurance in Nepal: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward

Moderator:

06:30 PM – 08:00 PM  Dinner & Cultural program


DAY 2 - Saturday, March 22, 2025

07:30 AM – 08:00 AM  Registration and Welcome

08:00 AM – 09:00 AM  Session 4: Breast Cancer

Session Chair: Mark Pegram, MD

08:00 AM – 08:20 AM  Updates in Systemic Therapy - Mark Pegram, MD

08:20 AM – 08:40 AM Breast Cancer Screening in High Risk Younger Patients - Biplav Yadav, MD

08:40 AM – 09:00 AM  Case-Based Presentations - Suzita Hirachan, MBBS, MS; Ranjana Karmacharya, MBBS, MD; Ramila Shilpakar, MD, DM

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM  Session 5: Lung Cancer

Session Chair: Asmita Rayamajhi, MBBS, MD, ECMO

09:00 AM – 09:20 AM  Updates in the Management of NSCLC - Sudip Shrestha, MBBS, MD, FRCP

09:20 AM – 10:00 AM  Case-Based Presentations - Vikek Ghosh, MD

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM  Break 

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM  Session 6: GI Oncology

Session Chairs: Arun Shahi, MD, MPH, ECMO & Satyadeep Bhattacharya, MBBS, MD, FACS, FASCRS

10:15 AM – 10:35 AM  Updates in the Management of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancers - Dhiresh Kumar Maharjan, MBBS, MRCSEd, FCPS

10:35 AM – 11:15 AM  Case-Based Presentations - Arun Shahi, MD, MPH, ECMO; Punya Ram Kharbuja, MBBS, MS; Sujan Regmee, MBBS, MS, Mch

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM  Session 7: Supportive Care

Session Chair: Sanjay Kapoor, MBBS, MS

11:15 AM – 11:35 AM  Principles of Pain Management - Nora Ku, MD

11:35 AM – 11:55 PM  Ostomy in Cancer Patients - an Overview - Satyadeep Bhattacharya, MBBS, MD, FACS, FASCRS

11:55 AM – 12:00 PM  Q&A

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM  Lunch

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM  Session 8: GU Oncology - Case-Based Presentations

Session Chair: 

01:00 PM – 01:20 PM  Kidney Cancer - 

01:20 PM – 01:40 PM  Prostate Cancer - 

01:40 PM – 02:00 PM  Bladder Cancer - Umesh Nepal, MBBS, MS

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM  Session 9: Gynecologic Cancers

Session Chair:

02:00 PM – 02:20 PM  Cervical Cancer Screening - an Overview - Ying Liu, MD

02:20 PM – 03:00 PM  Case-Based Presentations - Ramesh Shrestha, MBBS, MS, MD; Anju Shrestha, MBBS, MD; Surya Prasad Rimal, MD

03:00 PM – 03:45 PM  Session 10: Abstract Poster Session

03:45 PM – 04:45 PM  Session 11: Hematologic Malignancies

Session Chairs: Sajin Rajbhandary, MBBS, MD & Amit Shrestha, MBBS, MD

03:45 PM – 04:05 PM  Recent Advances in the Management of DLBCL - Amit Shrestha, MBBS, MD

04:05 PM – 04:25 PM  Targeted Therapies in Acute Leukemia - Srinivas K. Tantravahi, MBBS, MRCP

04:25 PM – 04:45 PM  Hematologic Emergencies - Neutropenic Fever - Janak Koirala, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA

04:45 PM – 05:00 PM  Adjourn

Mithila Yatri Niwas
JA
Nepal

IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS:

All conflict of interest has been identified and mitigated for individuals in control of contents.

PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

None of the members of the planning committee, nor any member of their immediate families, have a relevant financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter of this educational activity and/or with the manufacturer(s) of commercial products and/or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational activity.

 

If you are interested in exhibiting at this meeting, please visit our exhibit page here - https://education.binayfoundation.org/exhibit-information

 

Price

Cost:
$150.00
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ATTENDEES LIVING IN NEPAL

For Nepal Residents, please go to this link to register: https://cancer.binayfoundation.org/icc-2025/

REGISTRATION FEES FOR ATTENDEES CURRENTLY LIVING OUTSIDE NEPAL:

Registration information coming soon

 

The Binaytara Foundation Education Academy accepts US Dollars only. 

All attendees must show their photo ID for check-in. Admission to the conference hall will not be permitted without a valid photo ID. 

Registration fee is non-refundable