Shweta Bansal: When the Childhood Cancer Ecosystem Spoke as One – ICCD 2026 National Webinar

Shweta Bansal, Head of Department at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“From Policy to Practice: When the Childhood Cancer Ecosystem Spoke as One
What does it really take to change childhood cancer outcomes? Not one institution. Not one policy.
But an ecosystem – working together, across roles, regions, and realities.
That was the spirit of the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) 2026 National Webinar.

The message that anchored everything.
“It is about policy. It is about translation. It is about how all of us can truly join hands and go that extra mile to bring about real change “- Dr Ravi Kannan

Building the ecosystem – together
“Childhood cancer care cannot be strengthened by one stakeholder alone. We need pediatricians, oncologists, nurses, policymakers, advocates, and global partners to come together on one platform.’- Dr. Shweta Bansal , National Secy, Pediatric Hemato-oncology Society,

“Awareness is the key. Early suspicion, early referral, and timely action can change outcomes dramatically.”- Dr Satya Yadav, Chairperson, Pediatric Hemato-oncology Society

Voices from across the care continuum
“The problem is not just delayed diagnosis. It is inappropriate diagnosis – especially inadequate risk stratification. When treatment starts without knowing whether a child has low- or high-risk disease, the system has already failed.”- Girish Chinnaswamy, Head Pediatric Oncology TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

“When we democratize the voice, we democratize care. Awareness and access to the right information are foundational to improving outcomes.” – Gevorg Tamamyan, Editor, OncoDaily, POEM and SIOP ASIA President

“Care models must adapt to local realities. Outpatient care works only when systems are reliable and families can return quickly. Otherwise, models must change.”- Rejin Kebudi, Secretary, International Society of Paediatric Oncology – SIOP

“Families often get isolated – there is little rehabilitation or socioeconomic support. A lot is happening, but it is drop by drop. Imagine the impact if these efforts were structured and connected to policy.”- Alka Bisen, CEO, Cancer Patients Aid Association

’’As pediatricians, we are the first point of contact. The awareness initiatives of PHO-IAP- red flags, referral pathways, and direct connect with pediatric oncologists. This is not academic work. This is saving time and lives.” – 𝐃𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞, President, IAP Mumbai

One truth echoed across continents.
Early diagnosis begins in the community.
Sustainable care needs policy, awareness, and social support. Above all – collaboration matters.”

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