It gives us immense pleasure to extend a warm invitation to all of you to attend and participate in the 1st TMC National Conference on Onco-Pulmonology and Interventional Pulmonology (ONCO-PULMOCON 2023) from 22nd to 24th September2023, at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (Asia Pacific Regional Training Centre in Onco-Pulmonology and Interventional Pulmonology) organized by the Department of Pulmonary Medicine under the auspices of the Thoracic Oncology Disease Management Group (DMG), Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

The last few decades have seen extraordinary strides in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, especially lung cancer. Our new armamentarium in the fight against cancer includes immunotherapy, targeted therapy, targeted radiotherapy, robotic minimally invasive surgery to name a few. This has resulted in prolonged survival across all stages of cancer. These new treatments are however not without challenges and toxicities especially pulmonary.

The goal of this academic programme is to introduce pulmonologists and oncologists to the respiratory issues and dilemmas that are prevalent and often unique to cancer patients and to inculcate awareness amongst both, pulmonologists and oncologists alike, regarding the important role of a pulmonologist in a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) member in synergy with Oncologists.

We encourage pulmonologists, oncologists, physicians and researchers with interest in thoracic oncology to attend this conference. The Scientific program is made keeping in mind the varied pulmonology issues seen in oncology patients.

Mumbai –The City of Dreams/ Maynagri ; in addition to being the financial and medical hub of the country ; is also well known for its diverse cosmopolitan culture and passion for innovation and excellence. Named after “Mumba Devi “– the goddess of the native Koli (fishermen) community; it is home to beautiful beaches and Arabian Sea coastline, historical and religious monuments along with modern day engineering marvels. It is truly the Gateway to the young, ambitious, inspiring India!