
Dr. Vineetha Rijju
Consultant - Palliative Medicine and Community oncology
A seasoned Palliative Medicine Consultant, specializing in comprehensive pain relief and advanced symptom management for cancer patients. Proficient in integrating palliative care from the point of diagnosis, with a strong emphasis on holistic treatment approaches and active involvement of patients and families in designing care plans and long-term oncology strategies. Experienced trainer in Pain and Palliative Medicine for healthcare professionals at both national and international levels. In addition, brings valuable expertise in oncology clinical trials and community oncology initiatives, including cancer screening, awareness programs, and survivorship support—further strengthened by qualifications in Community Medicine and clinical research. Also has to credit several publications and conference presentations, and has also co-authored a book on palliative care management during COVID.
- Integration of Palliative Medicine in Cancer care
- Care continuum for advanced diseases.
- Conservative Pain Management
- Management of High symptom burden during disease trajectory.
- Holistic and multidisciplinary care.
- Public health Education:Cancer awareness and education
- Cancer screening
- Community Oncology
- Member of IAPC