Dr. Suvadip Chakrabarti

Ovarian cancer can often go unnoticed until it reaches an advanced stage. But thanks to newer treatment options like CRS + HIPEC, there’s real hope for better outcomes — even in complex cases. Dr. Suvadip Chakrabarti, a trusted oncologist in Kolkata , is one of the few specialists trained in this advanced approach. Here’s what you should know if you or a loved one is facing ovarian cancer. What Exactly is CRS + HIPEC? Let’s simplify this. CRS stands for Cytoreductive Surgery. In short, it’s a surgery where the doctor removes all visible cancer inside the abdomen. Think of it like doing a deep clean to get rid of every visible spot of cancer. Once that’s done, HIPEC — Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy — is performed. Here, a warm chemo solution is poured directly into the abdomen and circulated for about 90 minutes. This helps kill off any remaining microscopic cancer cells that can’t be seen. It’s targeted, powerful, and doesn’t spread through your whole body like regular chemoth...

  Most people know that obesity can lead to health problems like diabetes or heart disease. But did you know it’s also closely linked to certain cancers, especially endometrial cancer? Let’s break it down simply, with the help of Dr. Suvadip Chakrabarti, a leading surgical oncologist in Kolkata , who has been treating gynaecological cancers with advanced techniques like robotic surgery. What’s the Link Between Obesity and Endometrial Cancer? Think of your body like a machine. When you carry extra weight, the whole system has to work harder, especially your hormones. In women, fat tissue can lead to more oestrogen production. Now, oestrogen is not bad. But when there is too much of it over time, it can affect the lining of the uterus (endometrium). That is where the risk of cancer starts to rise. According to Dr. Chakrabarti, many of the women he sees with endometrial cancer also struggle with obesity. This does not mean every overweight person will get cancer, but the risk is defi...

The scars of cancer are not just physical- they are emotional, too. For many women, a mastectomy is more than the loss of a breast. It’s the loss of identity, confidence, and comfort in their own body. But there’s hope and choice. Breast reconstruction offers women the chance to reclaim not just their appearance, but a powerful sense of self. It’s not a cosmetic decision. It’s part of the emotional and physical recovery journey. More women today are choosing reconstruction because they want to feel whole again. In this blog, Dr. Chakrabarti, a renowned cancer surgeon from Kolkata, shares expert insights into why women choose breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy, the options available, and how to make the safest, most empowering choice for yourself. Is It Better to Have Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy? The answer is deeply personal but for many women, yes . Breast reconstruction isn’t medically necessary, but it plays a huge role in emotional recovery . Women often rep...