Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa

MD, DM, ESMO, FRCP(Edin), MBA, Prof & Sr. Consultant Medical Oncologist, HCG Enterprises Ltd.

[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

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“The patients who ask the best questions often get the best outcomes.”

Instead of asking, “How long do I have?”, ask:

✅ What is the goal of my treatment?
✅ What side effects should I report immediately?
✅ Am I eligible for a clinical trial?
✅ Has my cancer undergone molecular testing?
✅ What can I do to help treatment work better?

Knowledge empowers patients. 🎗️

#CancerAwareness #Oncology #CancerCare

[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

Great slides. My addition would be: “Know the biology before treating the disease.” Molecular stratification should be considered in metastatic pRCC to identify actionable alterations, hereditary syndromes, and trial opportunities. Most patients may still receive Cabozantinib ± immunotherapy, but precision medicine starts with molecular classification.

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National Cancer Survivors’ Day 2026

Today we celebrate the courage, resilience, and hope of every cancer survivor.

“Cancer may have started the fight, but survivors continue to write the story of hope, strength, and life.”

To all survivors: You are seen. You are valued. You are celebrated. 💜

#NationalCancerSurvivorsDay #CancerSurvivor #CelebrationOfLife #Hope #Strength #CancerCare #Oncology

[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

@OncoAlert @TiansterZhang @AarmstrongDuke Champ trial has given better opportunities to treat with chemo immunotherapy in Neuroendocrine carcinoma of prostate but cabizitaxel how does it work here in neuroendocrine as chemo therapy why not carbo + etoposide?

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🏏🚭 Two Victories Worth Celebrating

This year, something special happened.

As the world observed World No Tobacco Day, Bengaluru celebrated RCB’s long-awaited IPL victory.

For 18 years, RCB showed resilience, determination, and belief.

Quitting tobacco requires the same qualities.

🏆 RCB conquered the cricket field.
🚭 You can conquer tobacco.

🏆 RCB won a trophy.
🚭 You can win better health and reduce your cancer risk.

🏆 RCB’s victory brought joy to millions.
🚭 Quitting tobacco can give you more years with your loved ones.

Be addicted to cricket, not cigarettes.
Celebrate sixes, not tobacco.
Choose health. Choose life.

🎗️ This World No Tobacco Day, take the first step towards a tobacco-free future.

If RCB can end an 18-year wait, you can start your journey to quit tobacco today.

#WorldNoTobaccoDay #RCB #EeSalaCupNamdu #QuitTobacco #CancerAwareness #CancerPrevention #HealthyLiving #DrSatheeshCT #HCGCancerCentre #CancerFreeFuture #CricketForHealth 🏏🚭🏆

[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

@SuyogCancer For indian senario, Flaua 2 is best, practically works out better if the patient and family can afford Osimertinib with the current PAP

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🚭 Proud to be part of the World No Tobacco Day 2026 Cancer Awareness & Screening Program for Auto Drivers at HCG Hospital, Bengaluru.

Together, we raised awareness, screened high-risk individuals, and encouraged tobacco users to quit.

Tobacco causes cancer. Quitting saves lives.

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[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

🩺 Almost every oncology OPD hears this question:
“Doctor, can I take alternative medicine along with chemotherapy or immunotherapy?”
💡 Patients ask with hope. Doctors worry about safety.
👉 What do you think is the real risk?

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[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

"Managing end-stage cancer with multi-organ failure is incredibly challenging, especially with families holding high expectations. Compassion fatigue is a real struggle. Thinking of my amazing colleagues today.
#Oncology#EndOfLifeCare#CompassionFatigue#HealthcareHeroes

[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

"Remarkably, a patient with advanced ovarian carcinoma & intestinal obstruction defied odds, surviving 5 years on TPN & palliative chemo. Now with liver mets & obstructive jaundice post-stenting, recovery seems elusive. How do we manage such complex cases in oncology?
#Oncology

[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

@dr_yakupergun @ModernPathology I'm glad you found the information helpful for oncologists and oncopathologists. You're right; including Her2 mutations would enhance the discussion. It's an important aspect of understanding Her2 classification and management.

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@SuyogCancer @Larvol @brunolarvol @OncoAlert @oncodaily @medicalwatchBC Happy to know about newer drugs to our basket of targeted therapy. 🤔How common do we come across NRG1 fusion abnormality in our cancer patients in India?

[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

@SuyogCancer Impressive data in a limited-stage SCLC, but we come across it rarely in our practice. I am very happy to be part of this study as PI recruited two cases, one case did well for more than 3 years. Postprogression, reuses of platinum and etoposide + /- immunotherapy or topotecan

[Satheesh Chiradoni Thungappa @drsatheeshct]

@venkymd MSD IS coming to India for a sale of pembrolizumab but not allowing India to be a part of global phase 3 trials. If they continue to market in India, DGCI make it mandatory for MSD to conduct phase 4 studies!

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@yumengzhang2009 @ConquerCancerFd @MoffittNews @FLASCO_ORG Congratulations 👍

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#World No-Tobacco Day 2023.

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#worldbloodcancerday2023

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#InternationalClinicalTrialsDay2023

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#mothersday2023