Annual Lecture
From 2014 onwards we have conducted annual lectures for general public and doctors by prominent cancer specialist and surgeons. Total spent on these lectures is Rs.5,00,000/-
Cancer-Myths & Realities – 1st Annual Lecture with Dr. Ramakant K. Deshpande
In 2014, our First Annual lecture was on the topic “Cancer-Myths & Realities” by Padmashree Dr. Ramakant K. Deshpande, Senior onco-surgeon and Director- Asian Institute, Prof. Oncology at Somaiya Ayurvihar, Sion Mumbai.
Dr. Ramakant K. Deshpande and V. Dempo, president.
Breast Cancer – 2nd Annual Lecture with Dr. Mandar Nadkarni
In 2015, our Second Annual Lecture was on the topic “Breast Cancer” by Dr. Mandar Nadkarni, MS DNB, Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology, Consultant Breast and Colorectal Surgeon at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai.
Evolution of Cancer Treatment – 3rd Annual Lecture with Dr. Jayant S. Vaidya
In 2016, The Goa Cancer Society’s Third Annual lecture was organised at Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji on the topic “Evolution of Cancer Treatment” by Prof (Dr) Jayant S. Vaidya, MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Oncology at Royal Free Hospital, London and Professor at University College London, London.
What is new in Head N Neck Cancer management – 4th Annual Lecture with Dr. Anil D’cruz
In 2017, our Fourth Annual lecture was by Dr. Anil D’cruz MS, DNB, FRCS(Hon), Director of Tata Memorial Hospital on the topic “What is new in Head N Neck Cancer management”
Let’s Talk Cancer – 5th Annual Lecture with Dr. Rajesh Mistry
In 2018, our Fifth Annual lecture was by Dr. Rajesh Mistry, Director – Dept of Oncology & Consultant Surgeon, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on the topic “Let’s Talk cancer”
Growing Burden of Cancer in India by Dr. Mohandas K. Mallath – 6th Annual Lecture
In 2020, our Sixth Annual lecture was on the topic “Growing Burden of Cancer in India” at GMC-Goa by Dr. Mohandas K.Mallath, Head of Digestive Diseases (Oncology), Senior Consultant Tata Memorial Hospital, and Kolkata.
Bone Marrow Transplant – 7th Annual Lecture with Dr. Shashikant Aapte
In 2022, our Seventh Annual lecture was by Dr. Shashikant Aapte, MD FRCP Head of Hematological Cancer & Bone Marrow transplant at Sahyadri Hospital, Pune.Topic “Bone Marrow Transplant”
Cancer a Continuing Conundrum – 8th Annual Lecture with Dr. Anita Borges
In 2023, our Eighth Annual lecture was on the topic ”Cancer a continuing Conundrum” by Dr. Anita Borges, MD (Pathology), FRCPath. She is the Director of Centre for Onco-Pathology, Wadala-Mumbai, Consultant Histopathologist at S L Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai. She is also Member of the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibrating laboratories, India. Chairperson of the Advisory Committee for Medical Labs, NABL.
The event was also attended by Dr. Mahesh Naik – Secretary, Mr. Shrinivas Dempo – President, Dr. Shekhar Salkar – Jt. Secretary, among others.
PET CT in Current Oncology Practice - 9th Annual Lecture by Dr. R. V. Parmeswaran
The Goa Cancer Society hosted its 9th Annual Lecture on 26 April 2025 at the Manipal Hospital in Dona Paula, continuing its commitment to advancing cancer awareness and education in Goa. The event brought together members of the medical fraternity, corporate leaders, and concerned citizens for an enlightening session on one of the most significant developments in oncology today.