From Right, Suresh Nambath, Editor, The Hindu, N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group (THG) , Dr. E. Hemanth Raj, Executive Vice Chairman, Cancer Institute Adyar, Dr. Mahalakshmi Rangabashyam Shetty, ENT Surgeon & Lecturer, Dr. Arvind Krishnamurthy, Deputy Medical Director, Cancer Institute Adyar and Dr. V. Surendran, Professor and Head of the Department of Psycho-Oncology at the Cancer 360 book launch at The Hindu Office on October 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Ragu R.
The Hindu Group, in association with the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, launched Cancer 360: Overview of Detection, Treatment, Palliation, a book examining cancer care from prevention and early detection to treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care. The book was launched at The Hindu office in Chennai.
N. Ram, director of The Hindu Group, launched the book alongside Suresh Nambath, editor of The Hindu. Mr. Ram handed over the first copy to E. Hemanth Raj, executive vice-chairman of Cancer Institute.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ram emphasised the importance of making advanced cancer care accessible and affordable. He highlighted the institute’s work in providing treatment to those who need it most and stressed the need to ensure that advances in cancer care reach patients facing barriers to treatment.
Dr. Hemanth Raj spoke about the need to translate advances in cancer research, much of which takes place in the West, into practical interventions in local settings. He also highlighted the institute’s charitable programmes, supported by donations, to help patients access treatment and facilities, and its plans to expand cancer care to reach more patients.
Arvind Krishnamurthy, professor of surgical oncology at Cancer Institute, stressed the need for continued research to improve cancer care and develop better treatments.
The book also addresses care beyond treatment. Mahalakshmi Rangabashyam Shetty, ENT surgeon and lecturer in the Department of Surgical Oncology at the institute, spoke about individualised treatment plans developed through multidisciplinary consultations. She also highlighted the need to tailor exercise and nutrition regimens to individual patients, alongside supportive services such as hospice care.
Surendran Veeraiah, professor and head of the Department of Regional Cancer Centre (RCTC), Cancer Institute, emphasised the importance of psychological support and allied services. He said the book could help make technical information on comprehensive cancer care accessible to more people.
The book features contributions from experts across oncology and allied disciplines. Its chapters cover multidisciplinary tumour boards, psychological care, onco-physiotherapy, palliative care, cancer research, speech and swallowing rehabilitation, early detection, precision treatment, pathology, nutrition and healthcare quality.
The book is available free of cost to The Hindu subscribers at https://www.thehindu.com/premium/ebook/
Published - October 26, 2026 09:48 pm IST