Advances in Breast Care – New Technologies like Vacuum assisted breast biopsies

Global Cancer Conference & Medicare Summit

September 15-17, 2014 Hyderabad International Convention Centre, India

C P Copikker

Scientific Sessions&YRF: J Cancer Sci Ther

Abstract :

Brought integrated cancer care to Pune through planning and establishment of the cancer Facility at Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital. This was the first integrated facility outside the Tata Memorial hospital in Maharashtra at that time and offered Bone Marrow transplant facility Helped set up the cancer facility at two more centers in Pune - at Ruby Hall and at Jahangir, established the first Mammography center in Pune and a comprehensive Breast Unit which did the first Breast conserving surgery way back in 1993 ? this patient incidentally is still alive. Brought in and pioneered a variety of surgical procedures in Pune and in the country. First to introduce procedures like breast conserving surgery, Oncoplastic surgery, sentinel node biopsy, VABB procedure in the country. Established the first and only comprehensive breast screening center with Automated Breast Ultrasound in the city at Orchids breast specialty center. First to set up Oncolplastic breast surgery facilities in Pune and one of the first and few in the country. Combining cancer surgery with cosmetic surgery for breast cancer patients.

Biography :

C P Copikker recognized as a trainer for breast reconstructive surgery in India. Have trained several surgeons from India and Abroad. Established the International School of Oncoplastic Surgery In Pune and Held the First Master Class in Oncoplastic Surgery in India in affiliation with the Association of Breast surgeons UK and the East Anglia University. Through this school wish to spread the awareness and training in Oncoplastic surgery in India. Established along with social workers and Cancer survivors the Prashanti Cancer Care Mission in1995 to take care of every need of the cancer patients. The mission serves over 3000 patients today.