
Dr. Soumen Das
Founder & Director, Institute of Breast Disease
Director's Message
Welcome to Institute of Breast Disease, Kolkata
"Cancer should never be a verdict written by one's poverty or postcode. Yet, for millions in low- and middle-income countries, the barriers of cost and access remain as lethal as the disease itself."
Every individual — regardless of geography, income, or social standing — deserves the dignity of timely, quality care.
The Institute of Breast Disease, Kolkata (IBDK) was born from this conviction. We exist to challenge the systemic disparities that define cancer care in LMICs and to develop solutions forged in the crucible of resource constraints.
History has shown that innovation emerging from scarcity often sets the standard for progress. We hope the answers we discover here can change the trajectory of cancer care everywhere.
Patient Care & Support
Second Opinion
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Get expert review of your diagnosis and treatment plan.
Patient Navigation Support
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Guidance across diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
Online MDT (Tumor Board)
Meet or Team
Online MDT - A Team of Cancer specialists for specialised cancer care
Clinical Trial News
Explore Trials
Latest updates on relevant breast care clinical trials
Know Your Risk
Check Your Risk
Assess your breast cancer risk using a validated calculator
Patient Resources
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Reliable information and tools for patients and caregivers
Projects & Collaborations
Projects
Collaborate With Us
We invite researchers, clinicians, institutions, and organisations to partner with us in advancing breast care across resource-constrained settings.
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Investor Sign Up
Support impactful, mission-driven initiatives in breast health. Help scale solutions that save lives and transform care delivery in underserved communities.
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