Conference Schedule
Four days of sessions, panels, masterclasses, and workshops · 7th–10th September 2026, Goa
Download Schedule (PDF)Welcome · National Anthem · Lighting of Lamp
Lamp Lighting by Dignitaries
Setting the Context: 3rd Edition of NCICC
Ms Ruby Ahluwalia — Founder & Chairperson, Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer
The Sanjeevani Journey: Transforming Lives Beyond Cancer
Ms Shivanjali Ahluwalia — Trustee & COO, Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer
Sharing Stories of Courage and Hope
Cancer Victors
Panel Discussion 1: Shaping the Future of Integrative Cancer Care
Dr Hemant Malhotra — Director, SRCC & HoD Medical Oncology, MGMCH, Jaipur
Dr Anand Parihar — Managing Trustee, Madat Charitable Trust
Dr Yurii Mirov — Director, Oncosfera Foundation, Moscow, Russia
Dr Mayur Kaku — Onco Neuro Surgeon & Yoga Practitioner, Bangalore
Fireside Chat: Leveraging Technology to Create More Efficient Health Systems in India
Mr Nachiket Mor, PhD — Visiting Scientist, Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health
Panel Discussion 2: AI and Technology for a Better Cancer Journey — From Diagnosis to Survivorship
Ms Jui Ranade — CEO, Rising India Research Foundation
Mr Devesh Rajadhyax — AI Startup Founder
Prof Asif Ekbal — Associate Professor, IIT Patna
Prof Gulam — Health-tech Expert | Former Researcher, IIT Bombay & Tata Memorial Centre
Session 1: Breath, Balance and Movement
Dr Mayur Kaku — Onco Neuro Surgeon & Yoga Practitioner, Bangalore
Session 2: Transforming Adversity into Strength
Mr Ajeet Saxena — Former Bureaucrat and Motivational Speaker
Session 3: The Healing Journey Within — Inner Child Healing
Ms Priya George — Integrative Coach and Therapist, Goa
Session 4: Masterclass on Yoga in Integrative Cancer Care
Dr Ganesh Rao — Professor PhD Yoga & Philosophy, KKKSU & Mumbai University
Parallel Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1
02:30 – 03:30 PM
Workshop on Quantum Healing
Dr Saraah Chimthanawala — Homeopath & Alternative Healing Therapist, Bangalore
03:30 – 04:30 PM
Workshop on Reflexology and Acupressure
Ms Joanita Figureido — Yoga, Alternative Therapist & Reflexology Expert
04:30 – 05:00 PM
Workshop on the Power of Yoga in Cancer Recovery
Dr Abhilasha Anand — Consultant Radiologist, Chandigarh
Breakout Session 2 · Abstract Presentations
Theme: Healing Beyond Medicine
- Parul Agarwal, Dr. Sai Vivek Velkuru: Real-World Outcomes from the EaseMyCancer Integrative Support Program: A Pilot Evaluation of Yoga, Nutrition, and Psycho-Oncology Interventions
- Dr. Akshay Anand: The Role of Preoperative Yoga on Post-operative Surgery Outcomes — A Review and Road Ahead
- Ms Sonia Velarsan: A feasibility study on combining Ayurvedic dietary knowledge and modern nutrition to personalise diets for cancer patients
- Ms Deeksha Hora: Living with Advanced HER2-Positive Breast Cancer After Childbirth: The Role of the Sleep–Breath–Desire (SBD) Axis During Chemo-Immunotherapy
- Mr Shivanand Nayak, Ms Uma Shankari: ScriptSadhana: An Exploratory Study of Mindfulness-Based Contemplative Writing Among Cancer Patients in Bengaluru
- Adisha Mishra: Journey of Breast Cancer Survivors in Odisha: A Qualitative Study
- Paridhi Jalan, Dr. Tahreen: Emotional & Spiritual Coping, Mental Wellbeing & Post-Traumatic Growth in Cancer Patients
Jury
Dr Rama Sivaram — Consultant and Cancer Advocate, Pune — Chair
Dr Ganesh Rao — Professor PhD Yoga & Philosophy, KKKSU & Mumbai University
Dr Sandeep Jasuja — MS, SCI & HoD, Medical Oncology, SMS
Prof Samit Chattopadhyay — Senior Professor, BITS Pilani, KK Birla Campus, Goa
Dr Shambhavi Samir Alve — Psychotherapist & Alternative Healing Practitioner
Session 5: Healing Rhythms — Music for Mind, Body and Soul
Ms Hema Sardessai — Famous Indian Playback Singer & Social Activist, Goa
Session 6: The Transformative Power of Breathwork
Ms Aminah Sheikh — Healing Practitioner, Sufi Storyteller & Trauma Healer
Session 7: Food as Medicine — Nutrition for Healing
Ms Poonam Vaswani — Clinical Dietitian, Certified Onco Nutritionist
Session 8: Workshop on Sound Healing
Dr Shilpa Raghava — Certified Sound Healing Expert
Session 9: Masterclass on Expression through Art
Ms Ruby Ahluwalia — Founder & Chairperson, Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer
Parallel Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 3
02:30 – 03:45 PM
Managing Side Effects of Modern Medicine in a Better Way
Dr Rama Sivaram — Consultant & Cancer Advocate, Pune
03:45 – 05:00 PM
Quantum Leaping: Unlocking Your Inner Potential
Ms Priya Shah — Life Coach, NLP, EFT & Quantum Leaping Expert, Ahmedabad
Breakout Session 4 · Abstract Presentations
Theme: Healing Beyond Medicine
- Ms Poonam Vaswani: Personalized Nutrition Care as a Core Component of Multimodal Oncology Treatment
- Dr. Yurii Mirov: Rumination and Distinct Profiles of Psychological Adaptation in Women with Breast and Gynaecological Cancers
- Dr Shraddha Kale: A Modular Visual Narrative Framework for Reflective Practice in Supportive Care
- Ms Shilpa Dani: Qualitative Analysis of Group Eco-Art Therapy in Post-Acute Cancer Care
- Dr. Madhvi Sunkari: A Case of Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated Successfully by Using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV)
- Ms Zia Chauhan: An Exploratory Study of a Structured Reflective Writing Practice for Cancer Survivors
Jury
Dr Pankaj Malhotra — HoD, CHMO, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr Anupama Borkar — HoD Medical Oncology, Goa Medical College
Dr Jigyasa — Medical Superintendent, HBCH&RC, Visakhapatnam
Dr Gauri Rokkam — Holistic Nutritionist & Nature Cure Therapist, Bangalore
Dr Aalapti Singh — Psychosocial Oncology & Public Health Researcher, Delhi — Chair
Session 10: Express, Release and Renew
Shri Harish Awal
Session 11: Healing through Nature and Art
Dr Shilpa Dani — International Certified Art Based Therapist, Bangalore
Session 12: Healing the Heart — Forgiveness, Acceptance and Renewal
Dr Madhvi Sunkari — YPV Healer & Instructor, Inner Wellness Life Coach
Session 13: Masterclass on Healing the Body and Mind through Breath
Shri Anurag Rishi — Holistic Wellness Expert
Session 14: Reflections
Role of Antioxidants in Healing
Ms Divya Joshi — Senior Program Coordinator, Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer
Panel Discussion 3: People Power Against Cancer — Building a Community Movement for a Cancer-Smart India
Prof Suman Kundu — Director, BITS Pilani, KK Birla Campus, Goa
Cdr Navneet Bali — CEO, ClearMedi Healthcare
Dr Nagendra Rao — D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences & Behavioural Studies
Dr Neelesh Korde — Ayurveda Physician, Principal, Gomantak Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre, Shiroda, Goa
Dr Akshay Anand — Professor, PGIMER Chandigarh
Awards Ceremony
Mr Anil Ahluwalia — Co-Founder, Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer
Session 15: Melodies of Hope and Healing
Swami Sughoshananda Ji — Chinmaya Mission, Goa
Schedule is subject to minor changes. Times are IST.