Dr. Brindha Sitaram

Dr. Brindha is an expert in psycho-oncology and the group head of psycho-oncology at the HCG Cancer Centre. With years of training and certifications from renowned institutions such as the National Cancer Institute, USA, the UICC, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, and St. Jude Children’s Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, she is well-equipped to provide tailored and effective care to her patients. As the founder-director of the Centre of Psycho-Oncology for Education and Research (COPER), she employs a holistic care approach that incorporates the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of her patients to ensure their well-being.

• Oncologists’ proficiency in identifying psychological distress in cancer patients: Hits and misses. 2014. Journal of Clinical Oncology 32, no. 15_suppl. 
• Quality of Life of Spouses of Breast Cancer patients. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Research Vol-3(3) 2015 [340-348].   
• Progress toward integrating Distress as the Sixth Vital Sign: a global snapshot of triumphs and tribulations in precision supportive care, Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice: July 2019 - Volume 1 - Issue 1 - p e2.