Ruhi Ravindra Kumar, Chief Medical Superintendent at Lifebridge Group, shared on LinkedIn:
“Who would have thought? (Certainly not me!)
Amidst the relentless hustle of being a physician leader, I never quite imagined that I would have the opportunity to revisit an international academic platform, let alone have the privilege of presenting International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) in the beautiful city of Valencia, Spain.
Presenting our work on the gap analysis of oncology care transitions for older adults – from acute care to subacute rehabilitation and chronic care environments was a particularly meaningful milestone.
This was more than just a poster presentation. It was a personal win, a professional milestone, and a proud moment for KITES Senior Care – bringing our work and perspectives from the Indian senior care landscape to an international academic platform.
What made the experience truly enriching was the opportunity to connect with global experts, clinicians and researchers, and engage in conversations about how we can collectively strengthen this evolving niche.
The need to bridge gaps in geriatric oncology, ensure continuity of care, and integrate supportive and palliative approaches across care settings was at the heart of so many discussions.
These conversations reaffirmed something I deeply believe in: the future of older adult care lies not just in treating disease, but in building connected, compassionate and continuous care pathways.
And, of course, Valencia made the experience even more memorable!
Grateful for the learning, the conversations, the connections and the opportunity to represent our work on a global stage.
Some milestones are planned. Others remind you how far the journey has taken you. This was one of those.”
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