Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 4: LBN Radiation of Hope and American Oncology Institute (AOI) ASCOMS Jammu today concluded the 12th edition of CRAB-E-CON – Cancer Convention 2026 in Jammu, with a landmark Oncology Parliament Resolution on lung cancer emerging as the key outcome of three days of scientific deliberations and multidisciplinary debate on prevention, early detection and treatment.
Held from October 2 to 4 at Royal Park, Canal Drive, Greater Kailash, Jammu, the international convention brought together more than 350 delegates and faculty from India, the UK, US, Canada, Germany and Poland. Supported by the North Zone Chapter, held under the aegis of Association of Radiation Oncologists of India and partnered by J&K Bank, the conference carried 12 credit hours from the J&K Medical Council. Among the distinguished guests present at inaguration were Sh. Arvind Gupta, Honourable MLA Jammu West, Sh. Sanjeev Verma, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer and Principal Secretary, Election Department, J&K, Sh. Vaibhav Kohli, Excise Commissioner, (J&K), Dr. Pavan Malhotra, Director & Principal, ASCOMS, Sh. Shashi Khajuria Secretary LBNROH, Adv Ajay Gandotra and Seema Abrol Trustees LBNROH.
The convention was led by Dr. Neeraj Bishnoi, Regional Chief Operating Officer, AOI North; Dr. Deepak Abrol, Senior Consultant, AOI Jammu; SAR Husaini, Facility Director, AOI Jammu and Dr Vibhor Gupta, Medical Director - American Oncology Institute. With lung cancer as its central theme, the convention brought together experts across medical, surgical and radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, nuclear medicine and allied disciplines. Discussions covered precision oncology, molecular diagnosis, immunotherapy, SBRT, brachytherapy, proton and particle therapy, AI and radiomics, alongside prevention and screening.
A key highlight was the Oncology Parliament: “Lung Cancer Management – Science, Strategy & Society”, which brought experts and young participants into an open, structured debate on some of the most pressing questions in lung cancer care, including the roles of surgery, radiation and systemic therapy across disease stages, oligometastatic disease, immunotherapy, liquid versus tissue biopsy, proton therapy, AI in treatment planning and emerging cancer drugs. The Youth Parliament, featuring 20 school and college students, addressed tobacco control, air pollution and screening for high-risk populations, while audience polling and an “Ask the Experts” segment explored real-world issues such as treatment costs and rural-urban disparities. The deliberations culminated in the adoption of a Parliament Resolution on Lung Cancer, formulated by a standing committee of experts, outlining key priorities for strengthening prevention, early diagnosis, evidence-based treatment and access to care.
Innovative highlight of event was collaboration with Excise Department Government of J&K in their Say No To Drugs and Yes to Life Campaign.
Dr. Neeraj Bishnoi, Regional Chief Operating Officer, AOI North, said, “CRAB-E-CON 2026 has reaffirmed the value of bringing diverse oncology perspectives together to address the most pressing challenges in cancer care. The Oncology Parliament moved beyond discussion to arrive at a shared, actionable direction on lung cancer—strengthening prevention and early detection, advancing evidence-based multidisciplinary treatment, and improving access to quality care. The Parliament Resolution is a significant outcome of this collective effort and provides a clear framework for taking these priorities forward.” |
