The first National Level CME (Continuing Medical Education) and Workshop on “Updates in Soft Tissue Tumours” was held at the Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership by the Association of Bone & Soft Tissue Pathologists (ABSTP), India. The event, which focused on tackling the difficulties associated with diagnosing uncommon and diverse soft tissue tumors, brought together eminent national and worldwide specialists in bone and soft tissue pathology.

Soft tissue tumors are difficult to diagnose because of their intricacy and rarity. To solve these diagnostic conundrums, pathologists must possess a thorough understanding of histomorphology in addition to proficiency in cutting-edge methods like immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, including RT-PCR, FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization), and NGS (next-generation sequencing). In order to improve patient outcomes and increase diagnostic accuracy, this CME offered a forum for knowledge and expertise sharing.

For the first time in Kolkata, Dr. Abbas Agaimy, Professor and Deputy Director at the Institute of Pathology, Friedrich Alexander University, and Nuremberg, Germany, graced the event. Dr. Agaimy’s insights, along with those of other eminent speakers such as Dr. Jayasree Kattoor, President of ABSTP, and Prof (Dr.) Bharat Rekhi, Senior consultant of TMH Mumbai and Vice President of ABSTP, brought invaluable knowledge to the attendees.

For the attending residents and junior consultants, their lectures, case presentations, and discussions on diagnostic issues offered a thorough educational experience.

The significance of accurate diagnosis in cancer treatment was underlined by Dr. Devmalya Banerjee, the event’s organizing secretary and lead oncopathologist at Narayana Hospital, RN Tagore Hospital, Mukandapur.

The CME was followed by a dedicated workshop on sarcomas at RN Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences on 20th October 2024. The event was supported by the West Bengal Orthopedic Association, NH Cancer Centre, Narayana Hospital, RN Tagore Hospital, Mukandapur.

Pathology specialists’ ongoing education and growth have advanced significantly as a result of this historic occasion, which will be crucial to the future of cancer treatment.

Priyanka Dutta