National conference on pain relief and palliative care held in Tirupati

Participants at the national medical conference on pain relief and palliative care ‘SCOPE 2026’ conducted at SVICCAR campus in Tirupati on Sunday.

A national-level medical conference on pain relief and palliative care titled “SCOPE 2026” was conducted by Sri Venkateswara Institute of Cancer Care and Advanced Research (SVICCAR), a unit of Tata Cancer Care Foundation (TCCF) in Tirupati on Sunday (November 15, 2026).

With the slogan “Advancing education – Relieving pain – Restoring dignity,” the conference aimed to educate healthcare providers on effective strategies for pain management in cancer patients, enhance the delivery of comprehensive medical care, and create awareness among doctors and nurses about the latest advances and treatment approaches in cancer care.

Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) former chairman Dr. Dagumati Srihari Rao, who is also the State treasurer of Indian Red Cross Society, took part as the chief guest and spoke on the various pain management strategies available for cancer patients.

Indian Medical Association (IMA) Tirupati president Dr. Subhashini Keerthipati spoke on the modern strategies needed for better quality of life.

Experts from across India shared their experiences on pain management, use of modern medicines and advanced treatment methods and special care services for patients.

SVICCAR Medical Director Dr. Prasanth Penumadu and Pain & palliative care consultant Dr. C.M. Ravi Kumar also spoke.

Meanwhile, it was announced that TCCF chief executive Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande had been named in Stanford’s list of the world’s top 2% scientists.

Specialising in complex surgery for cancers in pancreas and the digestive system, Dr. Shrikhande is known for bringing better treatment to cancer patients in Tirupati.