Orchids Breast Health

Last week Dr. Anand Koppiker and his research team attended meetings at the prestigious National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Shankara Hospital, St. John's Research Institute (SJRI), and the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bangalore. Through the three days of meetings what significantly concluded was the outcome to discuss about developing a " physician scientist program" for India, bridging the gap between clinical expertise and cutting-edge research.

As the pioneer behind the establishment of the Center for Translational Cancer Research (CTCR), Dr. Anand Koppiker is proud to witness more such collaborative initiatives in India. Dr. Anand Koppiker believes that such collaborations and programs are crucial for advancing breast cancer research and making a real difference in patient's lives. He rightly says working together, we can push the boundaries of what is possible in the fight against this disease.

Research findings suggest that physical activity and a healthy nutritious diet, can not only help in reducing the side effects during breast cancer treatment but also reduce the risk of re-occurrence of breast cancer. During breast cancer treatment, the body needs a strong immune system and nutrition plays a crucial role in the treatment regime.

Dr. Anand Koppiker’s patients are often intrigued by the role of nutrition in the cancer journey and to address this important topic, he has shared information in Femina’s “Ask the Expert” February 2023 edition.

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Dr. Anand Koppiker had the privilege to train more than 500 surgeons from India, Indonesia, Nepal, Maldives, Singapore, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and the rest of Asia, in the niche field of Breast Oncoplasty. The Convocation Ceremony for these graduates (surgeons) of his International School of Oncoplastic Surgery (ISOS) in association with the University of East Anglia (UEA) was held on 4th February 2023. The graduates were awarded the Master in Surgery in Principles of Breast Oncoplasty.

In 2014, Dr. Anand Koppiker initiated this exceptional course in India that offers training in Breast Oncoplasty. The crucial need to start this course was to teach and skill surgeons in Asia with Breast Oncoplastic techniques to advance breast cancer management for better patient outcomes.

Today, more than 100 students from all over Asia have enrolled in the course, gaining expertise in the Principles of Breast Oncoplasty.