# “OncoTalks” Webinar -Important Updates on Prostate Cancer from ASCO-20 & ASCO-GU 20” by Prof. Amit Bahl

May 12, 2019

Key Note Speaker: Prof. Amit Bahl is an international expert in prostate cancer. He is presenting on prostate cancer management and important updates from ASCO-20 & ASCO-GU 20 during Webinar conducted on 1st August 2020 supported by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories.

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Webinar Objective

Prostate cancer is one of the leading cause of death in men globally and Dr. Reddy’s is committed to accelerate the access to affordable and innovative medicines as well as sharing the insights among the thought leaders. With this aim, webinar on the topic “Important Updates on Prostate Cancer from ASCO-20 & ASCO-GU 20” was organized by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited on August 1, 2020. The webinar was conducted by Dr. Reddy’s with over 100 oncologists, clinical oncologists and urologists on-board from Vietnam.

Prostate cancer is one of the leading cause of death in men globally and Dr. Reddy’s is committed to accelerate the access to affordable and innovative medicines as well as sharing the insights among the thought leaders. With this aim, webinar on the topic “Important Updates on Prostate Cancer from ASCO-20 & ASCO-GU 20” was organized by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited on August 1, 2020. The webinar was conducted by Dr. Reddy’s with over 100 oncologists, clinical oncologists and urologists on-board from Vietnam.

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