This fellowship focuses on the unique challenges of managing cancer in older adults, emphasizing tailored treatment strategies, geriatric assessment, and multidisciplinary care. It aims to optimize outcomes while addressing the complexities of aging and comorbidities.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will gain expertise in assessing and managing cancer in elderly patients, focusing on individualized care plans that balance treatment efficacy with quality of life. The program emphasizes the integration of oncology and geriatric principles to provide compassionate, holistic care.
Eligibility:
MD/DNB Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine
Program Directors:
Dr. Roshni Dasgupta
Consultant - Department of Medical Oncology HCG Cancer Center, Bangalore