BALCO Medical Centre to Bring Global Cancer Experts to Raipur for 4th BMC Chhattisgarh Cancer Conclave
14th September 2026
BALCO Medical Centre to Bring Global Cancer Experts to Raipur for 4th BMC Chhattisgarh Cancer Conclave
- Conclave to bring 200+ national and 11 international experts to advance multidisciplinary and patient-centric cancer care
- Three-day program me to focus on breast, gynaecological and genitourinary cancers, with 20+ panel discussions, live surgical demonstrations and first-of-its-kind hands-on workshops
Raipur, Chhattisgarh | 14 September 2026: BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), a leader in cancer care in Central India, announces the 4th edition of the annual BMC Chhattisgarh Cancer Conclave, to be held from 18th to 20th September 2026 at Mayfair Lake Resorts, Naya Raipur. The conclave will also mark the 7th year of the Choosing Wisely India meeting in collaboration with ecancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, and the National Cancer Grid.
Held under the theme ‘Restoring Balance to Cancer Care’, this year’s conclave will focus on breast, gynecological and genitourinary cancers, with particular attention to treatment choices and the growing need for patient-centric care. The scientific sessions will address key questions shaping cancer care today, including when treatment should be escalated or de-escalated, how to avoid unnecessary interventions, how to involve patients in treatment decisions, and how global evidence can be applied in everyday cancer care in India.
“Restoring Balance to Cancer Care is also about delivering high-quality care closer to home,” said Dr Bhawna Sirohi, Medical Director, Vedanta Medical Research Foundation. She further added, “When global and national experts come together with regional oncologists, it creates an opportunity not just to exchange knowledge but to learn from the best and build capabilities that can be applied in everyday practice locally. We are deeply grateful for the response the conclave has received over the years. To see experts from across the country and the world come together in Naya Raipur, willing to share their knowledge and experience, is both encouraging and deeply meaningful to us. It reminds us why creating platforms like these matters. Building capacity also means investing in the next generation of oncologists. Every year, we support 50 young doctors from across India with travel bursaries to attend the conclave and learn from some of the best in the field.”
The conclave will bring together 11 international faculty from the UK, the USA, the UAE, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Israel, Belgium, Canada and Switzerland, alongside more than 200 national and regional oncology experts. Together, they will contribute to a wide-ranging program covering advances in cancer treatment, clinical research, precision oncology, radiation, surgery and emerging technologies.
Over the three days, the conclave will feature 20+ panel discussions, multidisciplinary sessions, debates and case-based discussions, along with live breast cancer surgical demonstrations. The program will also include first-of-its-kind hands-on workshops on interstitial brachytherapy, clinical research and clinical trial development, germline genetics and precision oncology, oncopathology, AI in healthcare, and next-generation nuclear medicine and theranostics.
A Women for Oncology (W4O India) networking and mentorship meeting will also be part of the conclave, bringing together women professionals in oncology to connect, share experiences, support one another and explore opportunities for mentorship and leadership.
Beyond the academic program BMC will present ‘Canvas for ‘A’ Life’, an art and heritage exhibition in support of the BMC Charitable Fund. The Fund helps patients through gap funding for treatment, diagnostics and nutrition, while also supporting accommodation and logistics during treatment.
Last year, the conclave witnessed an overwhelming response with a footfall of more than 1,000 delegates including clinicians, students, and healthcare professionals. This year’s edition is expected to be even larger, bringing together voices from across the world to plan a more effective path for equitable cancer care in India.
Registration is now open, and interested participants can register by visiting the official website of BALCO Medical Centre at www.balcomedicalcentre.com. Delegates and faculty members attending the conclave will be eligible to receive the CME credit points from the Chhattisgarh Medical Council, Raipur.
The Common Sense Oncology Movement:
The Common Sense Oncology (CSO) movement, initiated in 2023, seeks to recalibrate cancer care by prioritizing outcomes that truly matter to patients. In an era where many cancer treatments offer marginal benefits yet impose significant financial and physical burdens, CSO advocates for a patient-centered approach. This involves focusing on treatments that meaningfully improve survival and quality of life, ensuring accessibility, and promoting informed decision-making. By challenging the commercialization of cancer care and emphasizing evidence-based practices, CSO aims to create a more equitable and effective oncology landscape.
About ecancer – Choosing Wisely:
ecancer’s mission is to improve care for cancer patients across the world through education. The organisation believes that it is the human right of every cancer patient to receive the best possible care, regardless of where they were born.
The Choosing Wisely meeting is an annual conclave that gathers leading oncologists from around the world to discuss and deliberate on the ongoing evolution and advancements in the field of oncology. The meeting aims to reshape the approach to cancer care by placing patients at the center of decision-making.
