Precision Oncology
Genomic profiling, targeted therapies, and biomarker-driven treatment pathways.
Celebrating 10 Years of Shashwat
Shashwat
Onco Connect 2026
A landmark two-day clinical meeting on solid tumours, hematology, and paediatric oncology, featuring surgical masterclasses, complex case discussions, and multidisciplinary tumour boards.
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10 Years
SHASHWAT ONCO CONNECT
Rajkot · 2026
10 YEARS OF SHASHWAT
28—29
NOVEMBER 2026
Hotel Seasons, Rajkot
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
HOTEL SEASONS, RAJKOT
UNDER THE AEGIS OF
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
THE CONFERENCE
Clinical care and
continuing education.
Shashwat Hospitals has championed oncology care across Rajkot and the Saurashtra region for over ten years. This conference brings together physicians, surgeons, oncologists, and allied specialists for rigorous dialogue on diagnosis, surgical management, and clinical decision-making.
The scientific programme comprehensively traverses head & neck, gynaecological, breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal cancers, alongside pediatric hematology and acute leukemias. Plenary sessions explore molecular diagnostics, robotic resections, screening paradigms, and palliative care.
10 YEARS MILESTONE
A Decade of Dedicated Regional Cancer Care
Bringing tertiary-level multidisciplinary tumour boards, advanced surgical oncology, and continuing medical education directly to doctors across Saurashtra.
KEY CLINICAL DOMAINS
Core focus areas traversing both days
Robotic Surgery
Minimally invasive surgical oncology, oncoplastic resections, and technical breakthroughs.
AI in Oncology
Machine intelligence in imaging, diagnostic triage, and assisting complex clinical dilemmas.
Preventive Oncology
Population screening, early detection protocols, and grassroots community interventions.
Palliative Care
Compassionate pain management, quality of life optimization, and end-of-life decision making.
Medical Oncology
Dr. Suresh Advani
Padma Shri · Padma Bhushan
Sushrut Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
Hematology
Dr. M. B. Agarwal
Mumbai Hematology Group
Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre
Surgical Oncology
Dr. Ramakant Deshpande
Padma Shri
Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai
Medical Oncology
Dr. B. K. Smruti
Medical Oncology
Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
Gynaecologic Oncology
Dr. Hemant Tongaonkar
Gynaecologic Oncology
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
IN MEMORIAM
Late Padma Shri Dr. Pankaj M. Shah
A titan of clinical oncology in Gujarat whose visionary guidance shaped cancer care across the state. The conference honors his lifelong dedication to science and patient care.
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Dr. Gautam Makadia Founder & Sr. Consultant, Medical Oncologist -
Dr. Alpesh Kikani Founder & Sr. Consultant, Medical Oncologist -
Dr. Ruhi Kumar Consultant Medical Oncologist, Shashwat Hospitals, Rajkot -
Dr. Prathamesh Karande Consultant, Head & Neck Onco Surgeon -
Dr. Astha Parmar Consultant Medical Oncologist, Shashwat Hospitals, Rajkot -
Dr. Chetan Gupta Consultant, Head & Neck Onco Surgeon, Pediatric Intensivist -
Dr. Akshay Kamle Consultant, Pediatric Oncologist & Hematologist -
Dr. Shyam Popat Consultant, Head & Neck Onco Surgeon -
Dr. Sujay Rainchawar Consultant, Hematologist & BMT Physician -
Dr. Jigar Paghdar Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Rajkot -
Dr. Muhammed Owaise J. Consultant, Surgical Oncologist -
Dr. Yash K. Katbamna Consultant, Head & Neck Onco Surgeon -
Dr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi) Consultant, Breast Onco Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon, Rajkot -
Dr. Vivek Kadavala Consultant, Anesthetist & Intensivist -
Dr. Aditi Saha Consultant, Head & Neck Onco Surgeon -
Dr. Meghal Gajipara Consultant, Pain & Palliative Care -
Dr. Kishan Patel Consultant Oncopathologist -
Dr. Mitsu Mehta Consultant Pathologist
Saturday · Solid Tumours & Surgical Masterclasses
Two parallel halls · All times Indian Standard Time (IST) · Tap a session for faculty names
Registration & Breakfast
Head & Neck Cancer
Convenor: Dr. Muhammed Owaise J.The Current Scenario of Head and Neck Malignancies in Gujarat Speaker: Dr. Jigar Paghdar
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Rajesh Makadiya, Dr. Bharat Kakdia, Dr. Nikunj Chauhan
SpeakerDr. Jigar Paghdar
Masterclass Masterclass: Neck Dissection Techniques – Out with the Old, In with the New Speaker: Dr. Bhavin Vadodariya
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Rajesh Makadiya, Dr. Bharat Kakdia, Dr. Nikunj Chauhan
SpeakerDr. Bhavin Vadodariya
Panel Panel Discussion: Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Preservation Strategies in Advanced Thyroid Cancer Moderator: Dr. Daxesh Patel
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Rajesh Makadiya, Dr. Bharat Kakdia, Dr. Nikunj Chauhan
ModeratorDr. Daxesh Patel
Panelists
- Dr. Yash Pandya
- Dr. Nirav Modi
- Dr. Purvi Patel
- Dr. Vaibhav Hapaliya
- Dr. Mohit Korat
- Dr. Chetan Mehta
- Dr. Shivam Pandya
- Dr. Dipen Patel
Panel Reconstruction in 2026 – Microvascular Surgery Meets Digital Precision Moderator: Dr. Anshuman Kumar
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Rajesh Makadiya, Dr. Bharat Kakdia, Dr. Nikunj Chauhan
ModeratorDr. Anshuman Kumar
Panelists
- Dr. Gyanendra Mishra
- Dr. Akshay Deshpande
- Dr. Mitesh Khunt
- Dr. Bhavin Vadodariya
- Dr. Aditi Saha
- Dr. Pinal Pipaliya
- Dr. Nikunj Patel
Tea Break
Keynote Keynote: Recent Advances in Head and Neck Oncology – What Has Changed in Ten Years? Speaker: Dr. Ramakant Deshpande
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Khyati Vasavada, Dr. Shivani Bhatt, Dr. Shailesh Talati, Dr. Bhargav Trivedi
SpeakerDr. Ramakant Deshpande
The Expanding Frontiers of Head & Neck SBRT: Who, When, Where and How? Speaker: Dr. Pooja Nandwani
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Khyati Vasavada, Dr. Shivani Bhatt, Dr. Shailesh Talati, Dr. Bhargav Trivedi
SpeakerDr. Pooja Nandwani
Modulating the Tumor Microenvironment in Head & Neck Cancers with Metronomic Therapy Speaker: Dr. Shripad Banavali
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Khyati Vasavada, Dr. Shivani Bhatt, Dr. Shailesh Talati, Dr. Bhargav Trivedi
SpeakerDr. Shripad Banavali
Panel Panel Discussion: From Innovation to Impact – Role of Nivolumab in H&N Cancers Moderator: Dr. Kaushal Patel
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Khyati Vasavada, Dr. Shivani Bhatt, Dr. Shailesh Talati, Dr. Bhargav Trivedi
ModeratorDr. Kaushal Patel
Panelists
- Dr. Jay Dadhania
- Dr. Kalpesh Prajapati
- Dr. Mohit Saxena
- Dr. Nitin Chaudhari
- Dr. Mohit Modi
- Dr. Ruhi Kumar
- Dr. Ankita Patel
- Dr. Pinakin Tandel
- Dr. Akshay Tajpara
Panel Panel Discussion: Hard Calls in Head & Neck Radiotherapy – Adaptive Planning, Re-irradiation and Organ Preservation Moderator: Dr. Kinjal Jani
ConvenorDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ChairpersonsDr. Khyati Vasavada, Dr. Shivani Bhatt, Dr. Shailesh Talati, Dr. Bhargav Trivedi
ModeratorDr. Kinjal Jani
Panelists
- Dr. Chandani Shah
- Dr. Purvi Patel
- Dr. Samip Pansora
- Dr. Saurabh Markana
- Dr. Hina Rathod
- Dr. Pushpendra Hirapara
- Dr. Maulik Bhensdadia
- Dr. Gaurang Modi
Ceremony Inauguration
On stage
- Shri Naresh Patel
- Shri Maulesh Ukani
- Dr. Gautam Makadia
- Dr. Alpesh Kikani
- Dr. Suresh Advani
- Dr. Hemant Tongaonkar
- Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
- Dr. Ramakant Deshpande
- Dr. Bharat Parikh
- Dr. Jagdish Kothari
- Dr. Shailesh Talati
- Dr. Shashank Pandya
- Dr. Aasha Anand
- Dr. Bhumi Dave
- Dr. Rajan Jagad
- Dr. Darshana Pandya
- Dr. Tejas Karamata
Lunch
Breast Cancer
Convenor: Dr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)HER2 Reporting and ASCO CAP Guideline Speaker: Dr. Trupti Pai
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Anagha Zope, Dr. Bharat Parikh, Dr. Jatin Bhatt
SpeakerDr. Trupti Pai
Surgical Talk Surgical Talk: Oncoplastic Surgery – Techniques for Maximizing Aesthetic and Oncological Outcomes Speaker: Dr. Rajiv Bhatt
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Anagha Zope, Dr. Kirti Patel, Dr. Jatin Bhatt
SpeakerDr. Rajiv Bhatt
Surgical Talk Surgical Talk: De-escalation of Axillary Surgery – Current Guidelines and Outcomes Speaker: Dr. Tanay Shah
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Anagha Zope, Dr. Kirti Patel, Dr. Jatin Bhatt
SpeakerDr. Tanay Shah
Panel Panel Discussion: Hard Calls in Breast Surgery – When to Do Less, When to Do More Moderator: Dr. Ashutosh Kothari
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Anagha Zope, Dr. Kirti Patel, Dr. Jatin Bhatt
ModeratorDr. Ashutosh Kothari
Panelists
- Dr. Jignesh Meva
- Dr. Veer Shah
- Dr. Rutul Patel
- Dr. Rajiv Bhatt
- Dr. Tanay Shah
- Dr. Dhaval Rajde
Keynote Keynote: Robotic Breast Reconstruction – Latest Advances in 2026 Speaker: Dr. Anagha Zope
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Kirti Patel, Dr. Muhammed Owaise J., Dr. Jatin Bhatt
SpeakerDr. Anagha Zope
Panel Panel Discussion: Entrepreneurship in Medical Field – How I Build a Team & Network Hospitals Moderator: Dr. Vashishth Maniar, Dr. Jagdish Kothari
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Shailesh Talati, Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
ModeratorsDr. Vashishth Maniar, Dr. Jagdish Kothari
Panelists
- Dr. Ankit Patel
- Dr. Rajan Jagad
- Dr. Mayank Thakkar
- Dr. Gautam Makadia
- Dr. Alpesh Kikani
Surgical Talk Surgical Talk: Oligometastatic Disease – Do We Cure or Do We Palliate? Speaker: Dr. Muhammed Owaise J.
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Saurabh Prasad, Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
SpeakerDr. Muhammed Owaise J.
Tea Break
Panel Panel Discussion: From Evidence to Excellence – Optimizing Clinical Outcome in HR+, HER2-, Node-Positive, High Risk EBC Moderator: Dr. Pinaki Mahato
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Bhavesh Parekh, Dr. Saurabh Prasad
ModeratorDr. Pinaki Mahato
Panelists
- Dr. Kaushal Patel
- Dr. Darshit Shah
- Dr. Sushant Mittal
Panel Decoding Dilemmas in the Management of HER2+ Breast Cancer Moderator: Dr. Itesh Khatwani
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Bhavesh Parekh, Dr. Saurabh Prasad
ModeratorDr. Itesh Khatwani
Panelists
- Dr. Madhura Agre
- Dr. Nirav Asarawala
- Dr. Nahush Tajiliani
- Dr. Kumar Saurabh
- Dr. Sampath Kumar
- Dr. Manan Vaghela
- Dr. Mohit Modi
- Dr. Amit Jetani
- Dr. Amol Kotalwalkar
Live Demo AI Usage in Medical Field Speaker: Dr. Rajan Jagad
ConvenorDr. Ashwini Jasani (Modi)
ChairpersonsDr. Bhavesh Parekh, Dr. Saurabh Prasad
SpeakerDr. Rajan Jagad
Registration & Breakfast
PG Quiz
Quiz Quiz Quiz Masters: Dr. Ruhi Kumar, Dr. Meghal Gajipara, Dr. Vivek Kadavala
Quiz MastersDr. Ruhi Kumar, Dr. Meghal Gajipara, Dr. Vivek Kadavala
Gynecological Cancer
Convenor: Dr. Jigar PaghdarSpot, Stratify, Treat: A Modern Algorithm for Ovarian & Adnexal Masses Speaker: Dr. Anjana Chauhan
ConvenorDr. Jigar Paghdar
ChairpersonsDr. Darshana Pandya, Dr. Hemant Tongaonkar, Dr. Nita Thakkar
SpeakerDr. Anjana Chauhan
Surgical Talk Surgical Talk: Changing Trends of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Endometrial and Cervical Malignancies Speaker: Dr. Swati Shah
ConvenorDr. Jigar Paghdar
ChairpersonsDr. Darshana Pandya, Dr. Hemant Tongaonkar, Dr. Nita Thakkar
SpeakerDr. Swati Shah
Surgical Talk Surgical Talk: Optimal Cytoreductive Surgery and the Role of HIPEC – Challenges and Outcomes Speaker: Dr. Kalpana Kothari
ConvenorDr. Jigar Paghdar
ChairpersonsDr. Darshana Pandya, Dr. Hemant Tongaonkar, Dr. Nita Thakkar
SpeakerDr. Kalpana Kothari
Panel Ovarian Panel – Multidisciplinary Tumour Board: Interactive Case Discussion on Recurrent Ovarian Malignancy Moderator: Dr. Aditi Bhatt
ConvenorDr. Jigar Paghdar
ChairpersonsDr. Darshana Pandya, Dr. Hemant Tongaonkar, Dr. Nita Thakkar
ModeratorDr. Aditi Bhatt
Panelists
- Dr. Vedant Kumar Modi
- Dr. Anne Shrikant
- Dr. Swapnil Vanpariya
- Dr. Ruchi Rajgor
- Dr. Pinaki Mahato
- Dr. Chandani Shah
- Dr. Pinakin Tandel
- Dr. Mahavir Tadaiya
- Dr. Gaurang Modi
- Dr. Pushpendra Hirapara
Tea Break
Extending the Limits of Cytoreductive Surgery in Gynecologic Malignancies Speaker: Dr. Hemant Tongaonkar
ConvenorDr. Jigar Paghdar
ChairpersonsDr. H.K. Dobariya, Dr. Anjana Chauhan, Dr. Jigna Ganatra
SpeakerDr. Hemant Tongaonkar
Panel Beyond Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Cancers: PARP, Immunotherapy and Targeted Agents Moderator: Dr. Prashant Kumar Parida
ConvenorDr. Jigar Paghdar
ChairpersonsDr. H.K. Dobariya, Dr. Anjana Chauhan, Dr. Jigna Ganatra
ModeratorDr. Prashant Kumar Parida
Panelists
- Dr. Keval Kalavadiya
- Dr. Pinaki Tandel
- Dr. Vijay Moorthy
- Dr. Jimmy Dadhania
Sponsor Session RUBY Trial: Survival Impact of Jemperli in 1L EC Speaker: Dr. Gautam Makadia
ConvenorDr. Jigar Paghdar
ChairpersonsDr. H.K. Dobariya, Dr. Anjana Chauhan, Dr. Jigna Ganatra
SpeakerDr. Gautam Makadia
Oration Padmashree Dr. P.M. Shah Oration Award Convenor: Dr. Bharat Parekh
ConvenorDr. Bharat Parekh
Ceremony Inauguration
On stage
- Shri Naresh Patel
- Shri Maulesh Ukani
- Dr. Gautam Makadia
- Dr. Alpesh Kikani
- Dr. Suresh Advani
- Dr. Hemant Tongaonkar
- Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
- Dr. Ramakant Deshpande
- Dr. Bharat Parikh
- Dr. Jagdish Kothari
- Dr. Shailesh Talati
- Dr. Shashank Pandya
- Dr. Aasha Anand
- Dr. Bhumi Dave
- Dr. Rajan Jagad
- Dr. Darshana Pandya
- Dr. Tejas Karamata
Lunch
Lung Cancer
Convenor: Dr. Ruhi KumarTreatment Evolution of Non-Squamous Small Cell Lung Cancer
ConvenorDr. Ruhi Kumar
ChairpersonsDr. Jatin Sarin, Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
Optimizing First-Line Strategy in Advanced EGFRm NSCLC
ConvenorDr. Ruhi Kumar
ChairpersonsDr. Jatin Sarin, Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
Rationale to Practice: Tislelizumab's Promise in Lung Carcinoma Speaker: Dr. Amit Jetani
ConvenorDr. Ruhi Kumar
ChairpersonsDr. Jatin Sarin, Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
SpeakerDr. Amit Jetani
Panel Panel Discussion: Navigating EGFRm NSCLC with Amivantamab – Transforming Biology, Extending Survival
ConvenorDr. Ruhi Kumar
ChairpersonsDr. Jatin Sarin, Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
Medical Approach to Small Lung Biopsies: From Slide to Diagnosis Speaker: Dr. Trupti Pai
ConvenorsDr. Ruhi Kumar, Dr. Mitsu Mehta
ChairpersonsDr. Jatin Sarin, Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
SpeakerDr. Trupti Pai
Panel One Tumor, Three Lenses: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Lung Cancer Moderator: Dr. Sampath Kumar
ConvenorDr. Ruhi Kumar
ChairpersonsDr. Jatin Sarin, Dr. Trupti Pai, Dr. Rajan Yadav
ModeratorDr. Sampath Kumar
Panelists
- Dr. Vijay Sharnangat
- Dr. Suhas Aagre
- Dr. Yuganshu Gupta
- Dr. Rahul Pathade
- Dr. Varun Nagori
- Dr. Asif Shaikh
- Dr. Tushar Mule
- Dr. Amol Kotalwar
- Dr. Rajan Yadav
- Dr. Pinaki Tandel
Personalizing Immunotherapy in mNSCLC
ConvenorDr. Ruhi Kumar
ChairpersonsDr. Jatin Sarin, Dr. Bhavesh Parekh
Tea Break
GI Cancer
Surgical Talk GI Surgical Talk: Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive GI Oncology – The Era of Robotic Surgery Speaker: Dr. Bharat Prajapati
ChairpersonsDr. Jagdish Kothari, Dr. Rajan Jagad, Dr. Kartik Sutariya
SpeakerDr. Bharat Prajapati
Surgical Talk GI Surgical Talk: Surgical Strategies for Complex Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancers and Outcomes Speaker: Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
ChairpersonsDr. Jagdish Kothari, Dr. Rajan Jagad, Dr. Kartik Sutariya
SpeakerDr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Panel Panel Discussion: GI Surgical Panel – Rapid-Fire Case Discussion, an Interactive Tumor Board Review of a Complex GI Case Moderator: Dr. Aamir Parray
ChairpersonsDr. Jagdish Kothari, Dr. Rajan Jagad, Dr. Kartik Sutariya
ModeratorDr. Aamir Parray
Panelists
- Dr. Nikunj Patel
- Dr. Ketul Shah
- Dr. Maulik Bhadaniya
- Dr. Manish Gandhi
- Dr. Jimmy Dadhania
- Dr. Saurabh Markana
- Dr. Manan Vaghela
- Dr. Ruhi Kumar
A New CROSS vs FLOT in Resectable Oesophageal/GEJ Adenocarcinoma – The ESOPEC Paradigm Shift, and the Era of Managing Resectable Gastric Cancer with D+FLOT Speaker: Dr. Ruhi Kumar
ChairpersonsDr. Jagdish Kothari, Dr. Rajan Jagad, Dr. Kartik Sutariya
SpeakerDr. Ruhi Kumar
Sunday · Hemato-Oncology & Paediatric Haematology
Single track · All times Indian Standard Time (IST) · Tap a session for faculty names
Registration & Breakfast
Hemato Oncology
Convenor: Dr. Sujay RainchwarNavigating New Pathways in the Management of Metastatic Melanoma Speaker: Dr. Sujay Rainchwar
ConvenorDr. Sujay Rainchwar
ChairpersonsDr. Sunil Ukani, Dr. Rajendra Lalani
SpeakerDr. Sujay Rainchwar
Sponsor Session Reading the CBC Like a Hematologist: Red Flags You Shouldn't Miss Speaker: Dr. Hemant Menghani
ConvenorDr. Sujay Rainchwar
ChairpersonsDr. Sunil Ukani, Dr. Rajendra Lalani
SpeakerDr. Hemant Menghani
Anemia Beyond Iron: Cracking the Cause Before You Treat Speaker: Dr. Nidhi Jain
ConvenorDr. Sujay Rainchwar
ChairpersonsDr. Sunil Ukani, Dr. Rajendra Lalani
SpeakerDr. Nidhi Jain
Panel Panel Discussion: Women's Hematology – Anemia in Pregnancy and Heavy Periods, Hidden Disorders Moderator: Dr. Chirag A. Shah
ConvenorDr. Sujay Rainchwar
ChairpersonsDr. Sunil Ukani, Dr. Rajendra Lalani, Dr. Babita Hapani
ModeratorDr. Chirag A. Shah
Panelists
- Dr. Hemant Menghani
- Dr. Bakul Chaothani
- Dr. Dhruv Kotecha
- Dr. Nirali Chandan
- Dr. Rachit Agrawal
Is It Blood Cancer? Early Signs of Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Speaker: Dr. M. B. Agrawal
ConvenorDr. Sujay Rainchwar
ChairpersonsDr. Milap Mashru, Dr. Babita Hapani, Dr. Rahul Gambhir
SpeakerDr. M. B. Agrawal
Clots and Pregnancy: Thrombosis Prevention Made Simple Speaker: Dr. B. K. Smruti
ConvenorDr. Sujay Rainchwar
ChairpersonsDr. Milap Mashru, Dr. Babita Hapani, Dr. Rahul Gambhir
SpeakerDr. B. K. Smruti
Thalassemia and Sickle Cell: Screening Couples, Saving Generations Speaker: Dr. Santanu Sen
ConvenorDr. Sujay Rainchwar
ChairpersonsDr. Milap Mashru, Dr. Babita Hapani, Dr. Rahul Gambhir
SpeakerDr. Santanu Sen
CAR T-Cell Therapy Beyond Hematology: What Every Clinician Should Know Speaker: Dr. Sharat Damodar
ConvenorDr. Sujay Rainchwar
ChairpersonsDr. Milap Mashru, Dr. Rahul Gambhir
SpeakerDr. Sharat Damodar
Tea Break
Paediatric Hematology
Convenor: Dr. Akshay KamleHemophilia Today: Prophylaxis, Novel Therapies, and a Normal Childhood Speaker: Dr. Nita Radhakrishnan
ConvenorDr. Akshay Kamle
ChairpersonsDr. Bhadresh Vyas, Dr. Jayesh Sonvani, Dr. Pankaj M. Buch
SpeakerDr. Nita Radhakrishnan
Precision in Childhood Cancers – Update from PICK4kids Speaker: Dr. Shweta Bansal
ConvenorDr. Akshay Kamle
ChairpersonsDr. Bhadresh Vyas, Dr. Jayesh Sonvani, Dr. Pankaj M. Buch
SpeakerDr. Shweta Bansal
Panel Panel Discussion: Beyond Lifelong Transfusions – Transplant as a Cure in Thalassemia
ConvenorDr. Akshay Kamle
ChairpersonsDr. Bhadresh Vyas, Dr. Jayesh Sonvani, Dr. Pankaj M. Buch
Panelists
- Dr. Sujay Rainchwar
- Dr. Santanu Sen
- Dr. Jay Dhirwani
- Dr. Shweta Bansal
- Dr. Juhi Shah
- Dr. Ankit Raiyani
- Dr. Geeta Khatwani
- Dr. Chandani Shah
- Dr. Hasmukh Balar
Sponsor Session Childhood Leukemia: Recognise Early, Refer Right, Cure More Speaker: Dr. Akshay Kamle
ConvenorDr. Akshay Kamle
ChairpersonsDr. Bhadresh Vyas, Dr. Jayesh Sonvani, Dr. Pankaj M. Buch
SpeakerDr. Akshay Kamle
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Unravelling the Role of OCT4, CD44 and N-cadherin in Early-Stage Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Speaker: Dr. Kishan Patel
ConvenorDr. Mitshu Patel
SpeakerDr. Kishan Patel
Panel Panel Discussion
Advances in Targeted Radionuclide Therapy with Imaging Pearls: Transforming the Management of Prostate, Neuroendocrine, Thyroid and Other Malignancies Speaker: Dr. Shibiraj Hemant Patel
ConvenorDr. Gaurang Raval
ChairpersonsDr. Ghodasra, Dr. Paresh Padhara
SpeakerDr. Shibiraj Hemant Patel
Panel Panel Discussion: Tumour Board Discussion Convenor: Dr. Gaurang Raval
ConvenorDr. Gaurang Raval
ChairpersonsDr. Ghodasra, Dr. Paresh Padhara
Break
Programme as per the official brochure; sessions and timings are subject to change. Download the brochure for the complete faculty list.
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28–29 NOVEMBER 2026
RAJKOT, GUJARAT
Hotel Seasons
Hotel Seasons, Kalawad Road, Rajkot, Gujarat 360005, India
ONCOLOGY SUMMIT 2026
SAURASHTRA
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Hotel Seasons, Rajkot
Shashwat Onco Connect 2026 convenes at Hotel Seasons, one of Saurashtra's premier hospitality and convention addresses, situated along the tranquil Kalawad Road corridor. Registration and breakfast desks commence at 08:00 IST on both conference mornings.
Travel & Accommodation Notes
From Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar)
Approx. 35–45 minutes by taxi / app cab.
From Rajkot Junction Railway Station
Approx. 8 km (20 minutes). Readily accessible via pre-paid taxi and auto-rickshaw.
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Who should attend Shashwat Onco Connect 2026?
The conference is designed for medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, general surgeons, physicians, gynaecologists, pathologists, paediatricians, post-graduate residents and oncology nurses who want evidence-based clinical discussion.
When and where is the conference held?
Shashwat Onco Connect 2026 takes place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026 at Hotel Seasons, Kalawad Road, Rajkot, Gujarat 360005. Registration opens at 08:00 on both days.
How do I register, and what is the fee?
Register online through the official registration form: click Register Online or scan the QR code on this page. Registration is ₹500 per delegate, the same for post-graduate students. You receive an instant email confirmation with a digital pass for the registration desk.
What does the registration include?
Your registration includes entry to all scientific sessions in Hall A and Hall B on both days, the delegate kit and a certificate of attendance.
How is the scientific programme organised?
Day 1 (Saturday) runs in two parallel halls. Hall A covers Head & Neck and Breast Cancer; Hall B covers the PG Quiz, Gynaecological, Lung and GI Cancers. Day 2 (Sunday) is a single track covering Hemato-Oncology and Paediatric Haematology, followed by afternoon sessions. See the Scientific Programme section for timings and faculty.
Can I present an abstract or poster?
Yes. Delegates can submit work for Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation or E-Poster through the abstract form. Each submission must be a PDF of 5 MB or less, and you need to upload at least one. You will receive a confirmation email with a reference ID, and every status change (submitted, under review, approved or rejected) is also emailed to you.
Where can I download the official brochure?
Use any Download brochure link on this page. The brochure carries the full programme, faculty and organiser details, and information about Rajkot.
Who can I contact for registration help?
For registration or general queries, write to info@shashwatoncocare.com.