The Tamil Nadu Medical and Pediatric Oncologist Society (TAMPOS) in association with Sakra Life foundation and Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, successfully organised the Midterm Conference 2026 recently in in Chennai. Themed “Advancing Cancer Care Through Knowledge, Collaboration and Compassion,” the conference brought together around 150 medical oncologists from across Tamil Nadu to share clinical expertise, discuss emerging developments in oncology and explore ways to improve cancer care delivery.
A few of the topics covered at the conference were artificial intelligence in oncology, physician burnout, medico-legal aspects of oncology practice, immunotherapy, targeted therapies and precision medicine. Sessions also addressed advances in the management of lung, gastric, ovarian, breast, renal and other cancers, along with emerging approaches such as CAR-T cell therapy.
A key highlight was the discussion on artificial intelligence in oncology, which explored the growing role of technology in supporting clinical decision-making and advancing cancer diagnosis and treatment
Dr. Arun Ramanan, clinical lead and senior consultant, Department of Medical Oncology, Gleneagles Hospital, and Program Director, TAMPOS Midterm Conference 2026 highlighted the importance of making appropriate, evidence-based cancer treatment accessible irrespective of socioeconomic background or geographical location. Stronger collaboration among specialists, better referral pathways, greater awareness and the responsible adoption of technological advances can improve outcomes and help patients and families make more informed decisions.