Our Commitment to Compassionate Cancer Care
BORCI, located at the heart of Kolkata, offers world class comrehensive solutions in the following departments.
Medical Oncology
Our Department of Medical Oncology is dedicated to providing compassionate care of the highest standards. We believe in a collaborative approach, working seamlessly within our network to ensure every patient receives holistic and integrated treatment.

Everything we do is tailored to the unique needs of the patient. We understand that each cancer journey is personal, and our treatment plans reflect this individuality. Your well-being and specific circumstances guide every decision we make.
Driven by a profound desire to improve care for all cancer patients, we are constantly motivated to expand the boundaries of medical possibility. This commitment extends beyond our hospital walls as we actively strive to shape healthcare policy and optimize healthcare standards within our local community and beyond.
Our Medical Oncology department provides a comprehensive range of advanced treatments, including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, biological therapy, and immunotherapy. These therapies are strategically employed in various scenarios to offer the most effective care:
- Enhancing Treatment Efficacy
- Concurrent Therapy: We often use medical oncology treatments alongside radiotherapy to significantly boost the effectiveness of radiation in targeting cancer cells.
- Concurrent Therapy: We often use medical oncology treatments alongside radiotherapy to significantly boost the effectiveness of radiation in targeting cancer cells.
- Optimizing Surgical and Curative Outcomes
- Neoadjuvant Therapy: This treatment is given before definitive therapies like surgery or chemoradiotherapy. Its purpose is to shrink tumors, potentially making previously inoperable cancers operable for some patients, or to improve the outcome of the main treatment.
- Adjuvant Therapy: Administered after surgery, adjuvant therapy is crucial in reducing the risk of cancer recurrence by targeting any remaining cancer cells.
- Neoadjuvant Therapy: This treatment is given before definitive therapies like surgery or chemoradiotherapy. Its purpose is to shrink tumors, potentially making previously inoperable cancers operable for some patients, or to improve the outcome of the main treatment.
- Improving Quality of Life
- Palliative Therapy: For advanced cancers that have spread beyond their original site, or for locally advanced cancers not suitable for surgery or radiotherapy, palliative therapy focuses on controlling the disease and significantly improving the patient’s quality of life.
Surgical Oncology
At BORCI, we’re dedicated to providing cutting-edge, multidisciplinary treatment for primary, metastatic, and recurrent tumors. Our surgical oncology team is a highly dedicated group of surgeons who collaborate closely to ensure patients receive the highest standard of clinical excellence.

Based on each patient’s unique needs, our Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Teams (CMTs) develop a personalized treatment plan that may include the following surgical procedures:
- Head & Neck Cancers: Specializing in oral cancers, thyroid cancers, and laryngeal cancers.
- Breast Cancers: Offering advanced techniques like oncoplastic surgery, breast conservation, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and image-guided surgeries.
- GI & Colorectal Surgeries: Expertise in stomach, colon, and rectal cancers, including low and ultralow resections.
- HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) Cancer Surgeries
- Gynecology Cancer Surgeries
- Uro-Oncology Services: Performing surgeries for kidney, urinary bladder, and penile cancers.
- Minimally Invasive Oncosurgery Services: Utilizing laparoscopic techniques for colorectal and uro-oncology procedures to promote faster recovery.
Radiation Oncology
At BORCI, our Radiation Oncology department delivers comprehensive and specialized radiation therapy for nearly all forms of cancer. Radiotherapy plays a crucial and highly effective role in managing a wide range of malignancies.

Our dedicated radiation oncology team comprises specialists at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. We are committed to continuous research and the constant introduction of new techniques to ensure our patients benefit from the very latest advancements in the field.
Here are some of the advanced techniques we utilize in our department:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT)
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
- Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
- RapidArc (VMAT)
- Electron Beam Radiotherapy
- Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT, SBRT)
- Brachytherapy (HDR & LDR)
Pain & Palliative Care Clinic
Cancer and its treatments can often bring challenging side effects. At BORCI, we believe that relieving a person’s symptoms and enhancing their quality of life are crucial aspects of comprehensive cancer care.

Palliative care is a vital part of this commitment. It’s a specialized approach focused on reducing symptoms, improving overall well-being, and providing essential support to both patients and their families. Importantly, palliative care is available to anyone affected by cancer, regardless of their age, cancer type, or stage of the disease.
A cornerstone of our palliative care at BORCI is comprehensive pain assessment and management. We prioritize understanding and effectively addressing your pain to ensure your comfort and improve your daily life.
Advanced Diagnostic Services
Accurate diagnosis is the crucial first step in effective cancer care. At BORCI, we leverage a comprehensive array of advanced technologies and machinery to precisely identify the unique characteristics of each patient’s condition.

Our wide range of diagnostic services, housed within specialized departments, are tailored to meet the specific needs of our patients. These include:
- Radiodiagnosis Department: Utilizing state-of-the-art imaging techniques to provide detailed insights.
- Pathology Department: Experts in analyzing tissue and cell samples for precise disease identification.
- Nuclear Medicine Department: Employing advanced nuclear imaging to detect and assess cancer at a molecular level.
Essential Support Services
At BORCI, we ensure comprehensive support is available around the clock to meet every patient’s needs.
- Emergency Services
Our 24-hour Emergency Services are fully equipped with critical care technology and life-saving medications. A dedicated team of experts is always on hand to provide immediate, high-quality care. - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides round-the-clock critical care services. You can rest assured knowing our ICU is supervised by experienced and highly qualified doctors and paramedical staff, ensuring constant vigilance and expert attention. - Pharmacy
For your convenience, our Pharmacy outlet is open 24 hours a day. We ensure it’s always stocked with genuine, high-quality medicines and essential consumables.


