Dr. Brindha Sitaram

Dr. Brindha Sitaram is a pioneer in the field of psycho-oncology in India with over 25 years of experience. She founded the Centre of Psycho-Oncology for Education & Research (COPER) in Bengaluru and has played a key role in integrating psychological care into cancer treatment through holistic, patient-centered approaches.

Qualifications: MPhil, PhD (Clinical Psychology).
Specialty: Clinical Psychology / Psycho-Oncology
Affiliation: Group Head of Psycho-Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru

Area of Expertise

Development of psycho-oncology programs for adults and children.
Preventive psycho-oncology, distress screening, and early intervention.
Individual, marital, and family therapy.
Stress management, guided imagery, and end-of-life support.
Rehabilitation and substance cessation counseling.

Research & Contributions

Studied psychological distress identification in cancer care.
Conducted research on quality of life in spouses of breast cancer patients.
Advocates recognizing distress as the “sixth vital sign” in supportive care.

Recognitions

Founder-Director of COPER.
Author of the book Not Out: Winning the Game of Cancer.
Recipient of the Shresta Vaidyakiya Lekhana Prashasthi award.
Honored with the Vocational Excellence Award for contributions to psycho-oncology.
Awarded fellowships from the National Cancer Institute (USA), UICC, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dr. Brindha Sitaram

Dr. Brindha Sitaram

Dr. Brindha Sitaram

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