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 Introduction BLK Cancer Centre is part of the BLK Super
Speciality Hospital – one of India’s largest, private
sector tertiary care hospitals. The Centre was conceived to provide
personalised and comprehensive cancer care with a patient-centric
multidisciplinary approach. We have a team of highly qualified Medical
Oncologist, Surgical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Onco Pathologist,
Radiologist and other allied specialists working seamlessly to ensure that the
entire medical needs of our patients are handled meticulously. This
BLK Cancer Centre is one of the leading centres in
‘Combined Management’ approach helps us optimize patient care to a highly
the country, offering comprehensive care to prevent personalised level.

and cure cancer. Our Centre is equipped with We are best known for our cutting edge cancer therapies and take pride in the
compassion and dedication of our doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff
state-of-the-art technology, world-class facilities members. Patient focus is a strong contributor to the overall success of the Centre.

and a highly experienced team of surgical, medical

and radiation oncologists who work in synergy to

provide the best possible personalised care. Our

patients have access to the entire range of cancer

treatments, procedures and specialists, many of

whom are internationally recognised experts in

their field. Our Centre has new technologies that

have improved cancer diagnosis and treatment,

ensuring that our patients have access to the most

recent and advanced cancer care.

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Our BLK Cancer Centre has developed holistic strategies to
Specialities BLK Cancer Centre provides comprehensive
prevent and cure cancer by combining state-of-the-art interdisciplinary care to cancer patients. By providing
Centre technology and facilities with the latest advances in thoughtful details like natural lighting throughout the building, in-room
patient-focused treatment in a warm and supportive
facilities for your family members while you receive treatment, the BLK Cancer
environment. The Centre brings into practice world-class expertise of clinicians on
Centre personifies our concern for your health and well-being.
the most critical issues in cancer care, while Surgical Oncologists work side by side
with Radiologists, Medical Oncologists and Reconstructive Micro Vascular In addition, a variety of services and support staff are available to help you cope
Surgeons to ensure the most effective treatment. with emotional, physical or social challenges that you might face during your

Our Centre consistently invests in new technologies that have been shown to cancer treatment.

improve cancer diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that our patients have access to
the best care possible. Patients have access to the full complement of our
BLK Cancer Centre Programs
specialists, many of whom are internationally recognised experts in their field.
 Breast Cancer Program
In addition, the Centre offers super speciality training programmes for DNB in
Surgical and Medical Oncology, recognised by the National Board of Examination.  Head and Neck Cancer Program

BLK CANCER CENTRE SPECIALIZES IN:  Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program

 Comprehensive Patient Care

 Thoracic Cancer Program
 State-of-the-art Facilities / Infrastructure / Technology
 Sarcoma and Bone Tumours Program
 Advanced Professional Training

 Community Outreach  Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Program

 Gynaecologic Cancer Program

 Preventive Oncology Program

 Cancer Survivorship Program

 Medical Oncology Program

 Haematology Program

 Lymphoma Program

 Radiation Oncology Program

 Genetic Counselling Program

 Paediatric Oncology Program

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Breast Cancer Our Breast Oncology Team deals with all kinds
Head and Neck Head and Neck Oncology deals with various

Program of breast surgeries, including radical

Cancer Program endoscopic procedures, major and minor
resections, breast conservations, a variety of resections, organ preservation surgeries, as
breast reconstructions as well as sentinel lymph node techniques. With breast well as complex reconstructions, including
cancer being the leading malignancy among women, chances are that you or free flaps. BLK Head and Neck Cancer Program aims to maximize the quality of
someone you know and love can be diagnosed with this ailment. Choosing the right life of our patients. Our resources are devoted to ensuring maximum comfort to the
cancer centre from the start for your treatment can make a big difference. patient by minimizing the impact of cancer and helping them cope with the side

Program highlights include: effects of intervention.

Collaborative multi-team care for each patient by nationally recognised experts Program highlights include:
working together in an integrated program.
 Approaches to head and neck cancers focusing on preserving
Superior diagnostic capabilities: function, appearance and achieving cure
 Digital Mammography, Breast Ultrasound, 3T Breast MRI, Image-guided
 Minimally invasive surgery wherever possible, for e.g. endoscopic
Breast Core Biopsy, PET / CT, Sophisticated Interventional Radiology
laser laryngeal surgery
Procedures (Wire Localisation) and Stereotactic Biopsy
 Advanced radiation therapy and chemo-radiation approaches that
 Sentinel Node Evaluation (SLNB) using Gamma Probe
limit toxicity and improves results
Advanced treatment options:
 Skull base surgery, endoscopic or open, in conjunction with highly
 Breast Conservation Surgery and Oncoplasty for Complex Primary
experienced teams that work together closely with neurosurgeons
Tumours
and radiation oncologists
 Single Dose Intra-operative Radiation Therapy (IORT) and 3D
Conformal Partial Breast Irradiation (CPBI) which can minimize  State-of-the-art reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation to
radiation treatment duration minimize the morbidity of treatment

 Skin sparing mastectomy which salvages most of the normal skin of the  Intra-operative irradiation for highly (selected) recurrent
breast with Breast Reconstruction Procedures that go beyond Breast tumours
Implants or Conventional Tissue Flaps
 Survivorship Program for both the patients and family members
Our Gastrointestinal Oncology Team
Gastrointestinal (GI)
deals with a range of surgeries
Cancer Program
including Oesophagectomies, Gastric
and Liver Resections, Colectomies,
Radical Pancreatic Surgeries, etc. With an unparalleled depth of knowledge, access
to innovative research and technology, plus a caring and compassionate approach,
our doctors are able to provide each patient with a comprehensive multi-speciality
evaluation and a personalised path to the most effective treatment. You will be
glad to know that we have extensive treatment expertise for patients with all
forms of gastrointestinal cancers.

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 Reconstructive Surgery is an
Thoracic Our Thoracic Cancer Team has an
Cancer Reconstructive
extensive experience in treating both early important component of
Cancer Program Surgery Program
stage as well as complex cases of lung comprehensive cancer care, and is
cancer. Our specialists use state-of-the-art often an important step for
diagnostics like VATS / Mediastinoscopy to quickly assess your cancer. With patients to regain normal function after cancer-related treatments. Although,
advanced knowledge about the genetic make-up of tumour types, our team can the primary goal of cancer treatment is to cure cancer, most of the times it leads
provide you a personalised treatment plan which matches your needs, and offer to a loss of function or a deformity.
you the greatest chance of cure with minimal risks. Our Surgical Oncologist
Team has specialised experience in handling complex Chest Wall, Mediastinal Our Reconstructive Surgery Team specialises in correcting deformities and
and Superior Sulcus Tumours, incorporating Radical CT+RT and complex restoring normal function after cancer-related treatments. Our clinical faculty is
reconstructive approaches. expert in state-of-the-art microvascular surgical techniques to achieve the best
possible outcomes for Reconstructive Surgery pertaining to defects in the head,
Our Sarcoma Program Specialists are neck, breast, torso and other extremities.
Sarcoma and Bone dedicated to treating even the most
Tumours Program complex cases, using cutting-edge tools
It also includes complex microsurgery reconstruction involving sarcomas to

and techniques to identify and treat preserve the limb. No matter what the situation, Reconstructive Surgery can
Bone Cancers such as Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Osteosarcoma, Ewing's Sarcoma and help repair treatment related damage, so that you or your loved ones will have
Chondrosarcoma etc. with limb salvage, using customized modular bone and joint the highest quality of life possible.
prosthesis, and even biological grafts.

Apart from the cancer treatment, our specialists in Physiotherapy, Occupational

Therapy and Prosthetics, address ‘quality of life’ issues of our patients to
Gynaecologic Our Gynaecologic Cancer Program

completely support them at each step of the way. Cancer Program offers expert treatment to patients with
ovarian, cervical, endometrial and
other cancers of the reproductive
system. Our doctors have extensive expertise in managing even the most
complicated cases. Our Centre is the leader in providing major gynaecological
oncology services to women diagnosed with or suspected to have a gynaecological
cancer with the goal of delivering the most advanced therapies while focusing on
improving their quality of life.

Our team of dedicated Gynae-Onco Surgeons are experts in performing radical

surgeries for all gynaecological cancers.

In addition, we also provide:

 Management of the Suspicious Pelvic Masses

 Cervical Cancer Screening

 Care of HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

 Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer Screening in high risk women

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 We have a team of fully trained Medical
If you have been diagnosed with gynaecological cancer or have suspicion (or
Medical Oncology
recurrent cancer) then you need to be immediately evaluated by an expert in Oncologists with rich experience of
Program managing all types of cancers with
Gynae-Oncology.
Chemotherapy. They are also experts in
Our integrated treatment programs also offers:
treating cancers more effectively by using Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
 State-of-the-art surgical techniques to address Metastatic Tumours
in combination with Chemotherapy. In addition, they manage the side effects of
 Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chemotherapy, ranging from common to rare, so that patients can lead relatively
 Fertility Conserving Surgery and Advanced Assisted Reproductive normal lives while receiving Chemotherapy.
Technology to help maximize your childbearing options
Our Centre offers OPD, Emergency and Day Care Services for your convenience.
The OPD services are designed on an organ specific approach where each patient
Preventive As part of our Preventive Oncology is evaluated by a specialist oncologist dealing with a specific system. The OPD
Oncology Program Program, we organise several Cancer
services guarantee a minimum lag period between registration, consultation and
Detection Camps and Health Forums.
runs 6 days a week.
We also conduct Workshops which
include public and school education programs on tobacco and its harmful effects. The Centre is backed by round-the-clock, fully equipped emergency services and
critical care unit to handle oncologic emergencies.

We understand that cancer treatment

Cancer Survivorship
doesn't end with the completion of Our Haematology Program offers state-of-the-art
Program Haematology
intensive therapy. Some cancer- Chemotherapy Protocols for Leukaemia and other
related issues can continue for years
Program Haematologic Malignancies. Seamlessly working
after the treatment. That’s why our Cancer Survivorship Program is more than alongside BLK's highly acclaimed Blood & Marrow
just about surviving cancer. It starts from the time of diagnosis, and continues Transplant Program, the Haematology Program strives to assure the best possible
well after the treatment is over and includes the patient as well as their family, outcome for patients with an aim to improve the survival and quality of life of
friends and caregivers. every patient.

Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, thanks to advances in
detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up in cancer care. The need for
long-term follow-up care has grown to address the ongoing issues that cancer
and its treatment present. We offer methods to maintain and promote health
during the transition from cancer treatment to wellness and work in conjunction
with oncologists and other experts to provide the best possible care after the
treatment is over.

Some of the programs and services available to our patients:

 Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

 Cancer Social Workers

 Palliative Care in Cancer

 Cancer Supportive Care Program

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 Our Centre’s extensive Lymphoma Program allows
Lymphoma
us to provide a comprehensive approach to patient
Program care, including:

 The most current and up-to-date standard of care

 A collaborative team of Lymphoma Experts in Medical Oncology,

Radiation Oncology, Pathology and Radiology that offer integrated care
for patients

 Specialised doctors for treating all sub-types of non-Hodgkin's and

Hodgkin's Lymphoma

 Availability of extensive experts to handle the most complicated cases

We offer our patients one of the most

Radiation
modern Radiotherapy techniques
Oncology Program
available in India. With these techniques
At the Centre we provide Genetic
it is possible to treat the tumour and keep Genetic Counselling
Counselling to educate people about
the radiation dose to the surrounding healthy tissues to the minimum. This leads
Program Familial Cancers. Our counsellors will
to high cure rates with minimal complications. The Centre has a well-qualified
provide you assistance and information
team of professionals, including Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists and
on all hereditary cancers. The program provides clear options for medical or
Technologists who are experts in delivering these highly precise techniques.
surgical interventions, providing high risk cancer families with an opportunity to
The Centre is equipped with the most advanced Radiation Therapy equipments
enhance their quality of life. Once the genetic test results are available, then our
including CyberKnife VSI, Trilogy Tx Linear Accelerator, HDR Brachytherapy and
Genetic Oncology Specialist will offer you personalised options and
facility for Total Body Irradiation (TBI). recommendations.

We are one of the few cancer centres

Paediatric Oncology
in the country which offers
Program comprehensive paediatric cancer care,
spanning Paediatric Oncology,
Haematology, Immunology and Bone Marrow Transplant, all under one roof.

Our team of doctors boasts of both nationally and internationally trained experts,
treating a range of diseases pertaining to Haematology, Oncology and Immunology.
BLK Cancer Centre has the largest Bone Marrow Transplant unit in India,
offering autologous and allogeneic transplants. At BLK we believe that no child
suffering from cancer should be denied treatment due to lack of funds, hence we
also engage NGOs to provide financial and social support to needy children and
their families.

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 He is a Life Member of Indian Society of Oncology (ISO); International Society of
Our Team
Diseases of Esophagus (ISDE) and Delhi Medical Association (DMA).

Dr. Kumar has published several medical papers in some of the leading medical
journals, which includes, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, Indian Journal of
Cancer, Journal of Safdarjung Hospital, Chandigarh Medical Journal, Journal of
Carcinogenesis, among others.

email: [email protected]

Dr. Sandeep Mehta

Assistant Director, Surgical Oncology

BLK Cancer Centre
BLK Cancer Centre has a strong, dedicated team comprising of Medical Dr. Mehta, MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Plastic &
Oncologist, Surgical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Onco Pathologist and Microvascular Re-constructive surgery) was previously associated
other allied specialists to provide world class Cancer Care at the Hospital. with Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, New
Our Centre combines the skills and experience of several healthcare Delhi; Tata Main Hospital and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
professionals, many of whom specialize in diagnosing and treating specific Dr. Mehta is one of the very few Plastic Surgeons who are full-time dedicated to
type of Cancers. With representatives of many different disciplines involved in Cancer surgery. Dr. Mehta has keen interest in Microvascular, Oncoreconstruction
your care, we ensure that you will receive the best possible treatment for your of Breast, Head & Neck and Limb Salvage Surgeries, along with the use of
specific needs. biosynthetics, in major craniofacial and chest wall reconstructions.

Dr. Mehta has received Advanced Training and Specialisation in Transoral and
Surgical Oncology Microlaryngeal Laser Surgery, Head and Neck Oncology at the University of
Genova, Genova, Italy; Transoral Robotic Surgery Reconstruction at the
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA; Skull Base Resection and
Dr. Kapil Kumar Reconstruction at JIPMER, Pondicherry with Pittsburg Skull Base Programme;
Director & HOD, Surgical Oncology Post-laryngectomy Voice Rehabilitation at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and
BLK Cancer Centre Maxillofacial Bioengineered Tissue Synthesis and Reconstructions at the AO

Dr. Kumar, MBBS and MS (Surgery), is a trained expert in Workshops & Courses, South East Asian Section.
Surgical Oncology. His previous associations include Rajiv Gandhi He is a Life Member of National Academy of Burns, India; Association of Surgeons
Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Delhi; Oswal Cancer of India; Association of Plastic Surgeons of India; Foundation for Head & Neck
Hospital, Ludhiana; Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Oncology; Indian Society of Oncology and Delhi Oncology Forum.
New Delhi and Dharamshila Cancer Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Mehta has presented various papers pertaining to original re-constructive
His special areas of interest are, Breast Cancer and Oncoplastic Surgery, Upper work in Cancer, Faciomaxillary trauma and Microvascular surgery at various
Gastrointestinal Onco Surgery, Pancreatic Biliary Surgery, Thoracic Surgery national and international conferences, workshops, seminars and CME
including Oesophagus Cancer, Lung Cancers and Mediastinal Tumours. Trained programmes. He has also published them in peer reviewed national and
in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery including Robotic Surgery for Oesophagus international journals and written articles in various books as Principal and
Cancer, Dr. Kumar has received the Dhanvantari Award from the Cholay Co-author. He has also been involved in operative workshops at the national level.
Foundation for his work and contributions in the field of Onco Surgery. email: [email protected]

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Dr. Ashish Goel Dr. Pradhan’s extensive work in the field of Surgical Oncology has earned her
several awards and accolades. She was awarded a research fellowship at the Royal
Sr. Consultant, Surgical Oncology
Marsden Cancer Hospital, London; a Gold Medal for the Best Free Paper at the
BLK Cancer Centre
5th Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology National Conference, Lucknow.
Dr. Goel, MBBS, MS (Surgery) and DNB (Surgical Oncology), was
previously associated with Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Her paper “Correlation of clinical and pathological nodal status in gingivobuccal
Research Centre, Delhi; Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai; Cancer cancers” was named among the best four papers at the Sixth National Conference
Hospital & Research Institute, Gwalior and Mahavir Cancer Sansthan & Research of the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology, Udaipur. “Functional and
Centre, Patna. Oncologic Results of Near-total Laryngectomy” won the Best Junior Consultant

Dr. Goel has keen interest in Thoracic, Gastrointestinal, Head & Neck and Breast Paper award at the 5th SAARC Otolaryngologists Congress, New Delhi.
Oncology with special focus on Video Assisted and Robotic Esophagectomy and
She is a Life Member of Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO), Indian
Lung Surgery.
Society of Oncology (ISO), Association of Otolaryngologists of India and Skull
Dr. Goel has received Advanced Training and Honours in Thoracic Oncology from Base Society of India.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA and Head & Neck
Oncology from University of Brescia, Italy. He has been awarded UICC (PB Desai) Dr. Pradhan has published several papers in leading national and international

Fellowship from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. journals, which include The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery; Journal of Paediatric
Otolaryngology; Indian Paediatrics; The Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and
He is a Life Member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI); Indian Association of
Head & Neck Surgery, etc.
Surgical Oncology (IASO); Indian Society of Oncology (ISO); Federation of Head &
Neck Oncology (FHNO); Laryngology Society of India & Executive Committee email: [email protected]
Member for Delhi Oncology Forum and Indian Society of Oncology.

email: [email protected]
Dr. Prerna Lakhwani

Consultant, Surgical Oncology

Dr. Tapaswini Pradhan BLK Cancer Centre
Sr. Consultant, Surgical Oncology Dr. Lakhwani, MBBS, MS, was formerly associated with Lady
BLK Cancer Centre
Hardinge Medical College, Delhi. A trained Gynae Oncologist
Dr. Pradhan, MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology) and DNB, from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Delhi & Tata Memorial
(Otorhinolaryngology), was earlier associated with Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Lakhwani has keen interest in Advanced Laparoscopic
Cancer Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi; All India
surgeries and is well versed in all kinds of Gynae Oncology surgeries. Dr. Lakhwani
Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Lady Hardinge Hospital, New Delhi.
had won the Best Paper Award at various National Conferences and CME’s and was
Dr. Pradhan has been extensively trained in Transoral Laser Surgery and also awarded 'Best Resident' during her post-graduation.
Transoral Laser Microlaryngeal Surgery from University of Genova, Italy and
Transoral Robotic Surgery at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Dr. Lakhwani is a life member of Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India

Dr. Pradhan has a keen interest in Skull Base Surgery, Transoral Robotic and (AGOI) and Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI).
Laser Microlaryngeal Surgery.
email: [email protected]

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 Dr. Juhi Agrawal Dr. Chandragouda Dodagoudar

Consultant, Surgical Oncology Consultant, Medical Oncology

BLK Cancer Centre BLK Cancer Centre
Dr. Juhi Agrawal, MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic and Dr. Dodagoudar, MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (Medical Oncology)
Reconstructive Surgery), was earlier associated with Rajiv Gandhi and ECMO (Europe), has been previously associated with Rajiv
Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi; Tata Memorial Gandhi Cancer Hospital, Delhi; Max Healthcare, New Delhi and
Hospital, Mumbai; Amrita Institute, Cochin; Safdarjung Hospital and GTB
Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore.
Hospital, Delhi.
Dr. Dodagoudar was given the Best Resident Doctor award at RGCI and RC where
Dr. Agrawal’s special area of interests are: Head & Neck and Breast
he received the award from the Honourable Vice President of India; he won the
Reconstruction.
Bharat Jyoti Award from the eminent NGO – India International Friendship
Dr. Agrawal has done several papers and presentations on – Diagnosis and Society. He is an erstwhile member of the Delhi Medical Council and the
Management of Subacute Intestinal Obstruction in ASICON, Ludhiana 2009; Karnataka Medical Council.
Burn Disaster Management in NABICON 2012, Delhi; Reconstruction in Breast
Dr. Dodagoudar has several publications in National and International Journals to
Conservation Therapy in Breast Cancer in BRASCON 2014, Bengaluru and Breast
Reconstruction in BCT in Carcinoma of the Breast in APSICON 2014, Chandigarh. his credit, which includes, Journal of the Association Physician, India 2006;

Dr. Agrawal also has many publications to her credit. International Journal of Trichology; Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine (IACM);
National Journal of Medical Research; Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric
email: [email protected]
Oncology; Indian Journal of Cancer; Indian Journal of Cancer and 2014 ASCO
Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Medical Oncology
email: [email protected]
Dr. Amit Agarwal

Sr. Consultant & Head, Medical Oncology Dr. Srikant Tiwari

BLK Cancer Centre
Associate Consultant, Medical Oncology
Dr. Agarwal, MBBS, MD, DM and MRCP (London), was previously BLK Cancer Centre
associated with Fortis Hospital; Batra Hospital and Medical
Dr. Tiwari, MBBS, DNB and MD, is a trained expert in Medical
Research Centre; Mount Vernon Hospital, Hertfordshire;
Oncology. He was previously associated with Rajiv Gandhi Cancer
Addenbrookes NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK; Churchill and Radcliffe Hospital,
Hospital & Research Centre, Delhi. Dr. Tiwari was also associated
Oxford and Royal Hospital, Sultanate of Oman.
with Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, Ghaziabad; Fortis Healthcare, Noida;
Dr. Agarwal’s areas of interest are Solid Tumour, management of Breast, Lung, GI Narendra Mohan Multispecialty Hospital, Ghaziabad and Max Devki Devi Heart &
Tract, Ovarian and rare malignancies. Dr. Agarwal is a member of Royal College Vascular Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Tiwari’s special areas of interest include GI and
of Physicians in England and has done his oncological training from
Genital malignancies.
Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. He has 25- 30 publications to his credit in
leading national and international journals. Dr. Tiwari also has to his credit various publications in reputed medical journals.

email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

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 Dr. Pankaj Kumar Barman Dr. Hukku is a Life Member of Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
(AROI); American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and European Society
Consultant, Medical Oncology
of Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology (ESTRO).
BLK Cancer Centre
email: [email protected]
Dr. Barman, MBBS, MD (Medicine) and DNB (Medical Oncology),
has special interest in Haematological Malignancies, Bone Marrow
Transplant and Gynaecological Malignancies. Dr. Shikha Halder

email: [email protected] Sr. Consultant, Radiation Oncology

BLK Cancer Centre

Dr. Halder, MBBS and MD (Radiation Oncology), has an extensive

Radiation Oncology experience of over 20 years in the field of Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Halder was earlier associated with SGPGIMS Lucknow;
Middlesex Hospital, London; Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre,
Dr. S. Hukku Delhi and Apollo Hospital, Delhi.

Sr. Consultant & Chairman, Radiation Oncology Her special areas of interest are Head & Neck Cancer and Cancer of the Cervix.
BLK Cancer Centre Dr. Halder is a recipient of the Takhashi Memorial Award in Nagoya, Japan.

Dr. Hukku, MBBS and MD, is a trained expert in Radiation Dr. Halder is a Member of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India and
Oncology. He has been previously associated with Gujarat Cancer has 15 publications to her credit, in leading medical journals.
& Research Institute, Ahmedabad; Oswal Cancer Foundation, Ludhiana; Sanjay
email: [email protected]
Gandhi Post Graduate Institute, Lucknow; Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New
Delhi and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
Dr. Pavan Kumar Mehrotra
His special areas of interest include Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Head &
Neck Cancer, Brain Tumours and Breast Cancer. Consultant, Radiation Oncology
BLK Cancer Centre
Dr. Hukku was the first to initiate Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic
Radiotherapy (SRS / SRT) in India in 1996. He was also the first to initiate Dr. Mehrotra, MBBS and MD, was earlier associated with
Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) in North India in 2002. SGPGIMS, Lucknow. His areas of interest are: Chemo-radiation

Dr. Hukku is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Radiation Protocols in Head and Neck, Lung, Gynaecological and Genitourinary

Oncology and an expert with IAEA, Vienna. Malignancies.

Dr. Hukku has received fellowship from the International Union Against Cancer Dr. Mehrotra is the co-author of ‘Dr J.M. Pinto Best Paper Award’ in

(UICC): Cookridge Hospital, Leeds, UK; Japan International Cooperation Radiotherapy at the 28th National Conference of Association of Radiation

Fellowship, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan; Nargis Dutt Fellowship; New York Oncologists of India (2006). He is also a Member of the Association of Radiation

Memorial Hospital of Queens, New York, USA and British Council Fellowship, St. Oncologists of India.

Bartholomews’ Hospital, London, UK. email: [email protected]

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meets healing

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