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Mastering Cancer Immunotherapy Skills: Insights from Dr. Rishi Sharma


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In this interview, Dr. Rishi Sharma, Head of the Department for Cancer Immunological Sciences and Director of Candrol Center of Oncology, speaks with host Nurbanu about the intricacies of immunotherapy. Dr. Sharma explains immunotherapy as a branch of medical oncology used to treat advanced cancer stages, either alone or with conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. He highlights immunotherapy's lower side effects and its personalized approach based on patient-specific studies. Dr. Sharma shares the challenges of practicing immunotherapy in India, its global reach through telemedicine, and how recent technological advances have improved patient evaluations. His passion, deeply rooted in his family of doctors, reflects in his compassionate medical practice. The discussion concludes with Dr. Sharma's perspective on compassion in medicine and the impact of socioeconomic backgrounds on medical students' drive to serve humanity.

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