A unique Oncology Meet brought together prominent oncology experts, caregivers, and cancer survivors at Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, which is part of one of the top multispecialty healthcare institutes in Eastern India. The event showcased the hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive cancer care capabilities, while honoring the survivors’ unwavering spirit.

The inauguration of organ-specific oncology services, which aim to provide tailored and specialized cancer care across disciplines, was announced by Manipal Hospital in Dhakuria during the summit. To further demonstrate its dedication to patient-centered care, openness, and accessibility, the hospital recently launched a “Free Second Opinion” consultation program for cancer patients.

A committed group of ten oncologists from Manipal Hospital in Dhakuria attended the event, demonstrating the cooperation and power of the hospital’s oncology division.

Gracing the event were Dr. Shubhayu Banerjee, Advisor, Comprehensive Cancer Care Center, Senior Consultant-GI Oncology, Dr. Bastab Ghosh, Consultant – Uro Oncology, Dr. Sagnik Ray, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Dr. Tanmoy Kumar Mandal and Dr. Ashutosh Daga, Consultants – Medical Oncology, Dr. Shreya Bhattacharya, Consultant – Head & Neck Surgery/Oncology, Dr. Jasashwi Chakraborty, Consultant – Haematology, Dr. Saumen Basu, Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Dr. Anirban Halder, Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Dr. Paromita Roy, Gynaecological Oncology, and Mr. Dilip Kumar Roy, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, was also present.

The “Free Second Opinion” Consultation Initiative for cancer patients at Manipal Hospital in Dhakuria intends to help hundreds of people in Kolkata and the West Bengal districts. This program provides reliable, multidisciplinary oncology care right to patients’ doorsteps, lowering travel and stress while enabling better treatment options. Approximately 25% of cancer patients in the state commute to neighboring metro areas for specialized treatment. By providing prompt, expert-directed consultations in areas with limited access to oncology care, it effectively addresses a significant medical gap. It enables early treatment and more equitable access to cancer care locally.

Modern operating rooms, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and interdisciplinary team-based treatment complement the hospital’s oncology center, which provides end-to-end cancer care from radiation and medical oncology to detection and surgery.

One of the most crucial components of the hospital’s plan to establish a multispecialty cancer care facility in Eastern India that offers top-notch treatment to everyone is this milestone.

Priyanka Dutta