Overview
The state-of-the-art Breast Care Centre at Jehangir Hospital has been established through a collaborative effort with Jehangir Hospital, Orchid Breast Health (OBH), and Prashanti Cancer Care Mission (PCCM). This alliance marks a significant milestone in advancing breast healthcare services, combining expertise and resources to address the complexities of breast health. The Orchid Breast Care Centre is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to the specific needs of women, offering groundbreaking procedures and surgical advancements in the treatment of breast cancer, thereby instilling hope and confidence.
The centre meets international standards set by EUSOMA for specialist breast cancer care, positioning itself as one of the few comprehensive units in India adhering to global standards. From its welcoming ambience to its state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities, this centre prioritises patient-centred approaches, ensuring precision and excellence in care. Spanning an expansive 3,500 sq. ft., the unit is committed to providing comprehensive services tailored to women's specific breast health needs.
Orchids Breast Health by Jehangir Breast Centre signifies a major advancement in breast care delivery, integrating surgeons and radiologists in real-time consultations to streamline the process, reducing repetitive appointments and ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment for women with breast cancer. The centre has consistently been a beacon of excellence, pioneering comprehensive breast healthcare for over a decade.
For 15 years, the centre has been at the forefront of high-end breast healthcare services in Pune, distinguished by unparalleled expertise. Led by Dr. Koppiker, a renowned Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, the centre offers a comprehensive range of advanced services. Oncoplastic Surgery, a specialty at Orchids Breast Health, combines oncology and plastic surgery principles to preserve breast aesthetics while treating cancer. Recognising breast cancer as a significant global challenge, the centre emphasises early detection through education, screening, and support services
Scope of Service
Orchid Breast Health at Jehangir Hospital offers a unique and efficient approach to breast health diagnostics, making it a trusted choice for patients in Pune. This one-stop clinic provides an all-in-one service, streamlining the diagnostic process for those concerned about breast health. When a patient walks in, they are immediately assessed through clinical examinations, which may include advanced imaging techniques such as mammography or sonography, depending on the specific case. These state-of-the-art imaging techniques ensure that the most accurate diagnosis is made.
One of the standout features of Orchid Breast Health is the speed at which results are delivered. Within just two hours of the patient’s examination, the reports are prepared and shared. The clinic’s efficiency allows patients to leave the same day with clarity about their condition, receiving either a positive or negative diagnosis. For those who receive a positive diagnosis, the clinic does not delay—doctors discuss the findings with the patient immediately and a biopsy is scheduled without unnecessary waiting.
The biopsy process at Orchid Breast Health is just as efficient. Within 4 to 5 days, the biopsy results are ready, and the patient is invited back for a thorough discussion during their second visit. This quick turnaround reduces the anxiety that often accompanies waiting for test results, allowing for quicker decisions about the next steps in care.
What sets Orchid Breast Health apart is its use of cutting-edge technology. It is the only clinic in Pune equipped with high-end 3D tomosynthesis and contrast-enhanced mammography, offering the most detailed imaging available today. These advanced tools help in providing a more precise diagnosis, improving the chances of early detection and successful treatment.
Orchid Breast Health at Jehangir Hospital is a pioneering centre that combines speed, convenience, and the latest technology to deliver accurate and timely breast health diagnoses, ensuring that patients receive the care they need without unnecessary delays.
Oncoplastic Surgery
Oncoplastic surgery is about more than just removing cancer; it’s about helping women feel whole and confident in their bodies after surgery. At Jehangir Hospital, we are committed to offering the most advanced and compassionate care, ensuring that every patient receives the treatment they need to fight cancer while preserving their body’s natural beauty.
- Complete tumour resection + reconstructive surgery
- Maximising treatment effects + minimising side effects
- Improved survival + improved survivorship
For patients undergoing a lumpectomy (partial breast removal), oncoplastic surgery reshapes the breast after the tumor is removed. This approach ensures that breast symmetry is maintained, preventing dents or deformities in the breast tissue.Larger tumors can be safely removed while achieving good cosmetic outcomes, allowing for more extensive tissue removal when necessary and Patients experience minimal changes to the breast’s natural shape, reducing the emotional impact of breast cancer surgery.
Skin-Sparing and Nipple-Sparing MastectomyWhen a mastectomy (complete removal of the breast) is required, our surgeons offer advanced options like skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomies. These techniques allow for the removal of cancerous tissue while preserving as much of the skin and nipple-areolar complex as possible: It preserves the skin of the breast for more natural reconstruction outcomes and Retains the nipple and areola, offering a more natural breast appearance post-reconstruction.
By combining these techniques with immediate breast reconstruction, patients can achieve a natural, aesthetically pleasing result, often in a single surgery.
Breast reconstruction is an important aspect of oncoplastic surgery. At Jehangir Hospital, patients have the option of immediate reconstruction, performed at the same time as the mastectomy, or delayed reconstruction, depending on their treatment plan.
Implant-Based Reconstruction: This involves the use of breast implants to restore breast shape and volume. Our surgeons use implants that are carefully chosen to match the natural contour of the patient’s body.
Autologous Reconstruction: This method uses the patient’s own tissue, typically taken from areas like the abdomen or back, to reconstruct the breast. This provides a natural feel and appearance and can be an ideal option for women who prefer not to use implants.
In both immediate and delayed reconstruction, our team works to create a natural-looking breast while ensuring that cancer treatment remains the priority.
- Hiding the surgical scars
- Achieving a higher breast conservation rate and reducing mastectomy rate
- Achieving a higher rate of clear margin and reducing reoperation rate
- Reducing early and delayed complications of breast cancer surgery
- Reducing the chance of breast deformity and asymmetry
- In cases where there is a defect in the breast after the removal of cancer, oncoplastic breast surgery can provide:
- Rearrangement of breast tissue and using therapeutic mammoplasty techniques
- Replacement of tissue with tissue borrowed from outside the breast using perforator flap techniques
3D tomosynthesis, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) or 3D mammography, is an advanced form of breast imaging used to screen and diagnose breast cancer. It improves upon traditional 2D mammography by creating a three-dimensional picture of the breast using X-rays. Here's how it benefits breast cancer patients 3D tomosynthesis provides clearer, more detailed breast images, improving cancer detection, reducing unnecessary callbacks, and especially helping women with dense breast tissue.
BenefitsHigher Accuracy: 3D tomosynthesis can detect more breast cancers than 2D mammography, especially in women with dense breast tissue. It reduces the chances of false negatives (missed cancers).. Unlike traditional mammograms, which provide a single, flat image, tomosynthesis takes multiple X-ray pictures of the breast from different angles. These images are then reconstructed into thin slices, allowing radiologists to examine the breast tissue layer by layer. This increases visibility of abnormalities that might be hidden in dense tissue.
Reduced False Positives -Fewer Callbacks: 3D tomosynthesis reduces the number of false positives—cases where something looks suspicious but turns out not to be cancer. This means fewer women are called back for additional imaging or biopsies that turn out to be unnecessary.
Better for Dense Breasts-Enhanced Visualization: Women with dense breast tissue (which can make it harder to detect cancer on traditional mammograms) benefit from tomosynthesis because it provides clearer, more detailed images, reducing the "masking effect" of dense tissue.
Early Detection – It improves the chances of detecting breast cancer at an earlier stage, when treatment is likely to be more successful and less aggressive.
Contrast-Enhanced Mammography is an advanced imaging technique that combines traditional mammography with the use of contrast material to enhance the visualization of abnormalities in the breast. It offers a powerful tool for detecting and diagnosing breast cancer, particularly in women with dense breast tissue, those who are at high risk, or those undergoing treatment for cancer. It improves diagnostic accuracy and provides critical information for treatment planning.
Benefits:Improved Cancer Detection: Contrast-Enhanced Mammography increases the sensitivity of mammography, helping to detect cancers that might be missed on traditional mammograms, particularly in women with dense breasts. The contrast agent enhances the visibility of tumors, especially in dense breast tissue or areas where tumors might otherwise be difficult to distinguish from normal tissue.
Better for Certain Cases like High-Risk Patients: It is particularly useful for women at high risk for breast cancer or those with inconclusive results from a standard mammogram.
Post-Diagnosis Assessment: It can be used to assess the extent of the disease after a breast cancer diagnosis, helping in planning treatment (e.g., surgery or chemotherapy).
Reduced Need for Biopsy: By providing a clearer image of the breast tissue, CEM can reduce the need for biopsies of benign lesions, as it helps distinguish between benign and malignant findings more effectively.
3D/4D Ultrasonography : 3D and 4D ultrasonography play an important role in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning of breast cancer. Here's how they help breast cancer patients It offers improved imaging quality, better diagnostic accuracy, and more precise treatment planning, leading to improved outcomes for breast cancer patients. They are often used in conjunction with other imaging modalities like mammography and MRI for comprehensive breast cancer management.
2. CONTRAST ENHANCED MAMMOGRAPHYContrast-Enhanced Mammography is an advanced imaging technique that combines traditional mammography with the use of contrast material to enhance the visualization of abnormalities in the breast. It offers a powerful tool for detecting and diagnosing breast cancer, particularly in women with dense breast tissue, those who are at high risk, or those undergoing treatment for cancer. It improves diagnostic accuracy and provides critical information for treatment planning.
Benefits:- Improved Cancer Detection: Contrast-Enhanced Mammography increases the sensitivity of mammography, helping to detect cancers that might be missed on traditional mammograms, particularly in women with dense breasts. The contrast agent enhances the visibility of tumors, especially in dense breast tissue or areas where tumors might otherwise be difficult to distinguish from normal tissue.
- Better for Certain Cases like High-Risk Patients: It is particularly useful for women at high risk for breast cancer or those with inconclusive results from a standard mammogram.
- Post-Diagnosis Assessment: It can be used to assess the extent of the disease after a breast cancer diagnosis, helping in planning treatment (e.g., surgery or chemotherapy).
- Reduced Need for Biopsy: By providing a clearer image of the breast tissue, CEM can reduce the need for biopsies of benign lesions, as it helps distinguish between benign and malignant findings more effectively.
3D and 4D ultrasonography play an important role in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning of breast cancer. Here's how they help breast cancer patients It offers improved imaging quality, better diagnostic accuracy, and more precise treatment planning, leading to improved outcomes for breast cancer patients. They are often used in conjunction with other imaging modalities like mammography and MRI for comprehensive breast cancer management.
Benefits: 3D Ultra SOngraphy- Detailed Imaging: Unlike traditional 2D ultrasound, 3D ultrasound provides a more detailed, three-dimensional view of the breast tissues. This allows for better visualization of abnormalities, making it easier to detect small tumors or irregularities.
- Accurate Tumor Assessment: 3D imaging can help in assessing the size, shape, and exact location of breast tumors. This information is crucial for treatment planning, such as determining whether a lumpectomy (removal of the tumor) or mastectomy (removal of the breast) is necessary.
- Better Margin Visualization: It helps in evaluating the tumor margins more accurately, which can be beneficial for surgical planning and ensuring complete tumor removal during procedures.
- Complementary to Mammography: For women with dense breast tissue, 3D ultrasonography can provide additional information that mammograms might miss, improving detection rates for breast cancer.
- Real-Time Imaging: 4D ultrasound adds a time dimension to 3D images, producing real-time, moving images of breast tissues. This can be particularly useful for guiding biopsies, where the movement of the needle and breast tissue can be visualized simultaneously.
- Biopsy Guidance: It can be used to guide minimally invasive biopsy procedures, allowing real-time monitoring of the needle's path to ensure accurate sampling of suspicious areas.
- Improved Monitoring: In certain cases, 4D ultrasound may be used to monitor the progression or regression of breast tumors over time, especially during treatment.
Lymphedema is a common complication in breast cancer patients, especially after surgery or radiation therapy. It involves the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues, leading to swelling, typically in the arms, hands, or chest. This condition can be chronic and impact the quality of life if not properly managed.
At Orchid Breast Health By Jehnagir Hospital, multidisciplinary approach, involving oncologists, physical therapists, lymphedema specialists, and sometimes surgeons effectively play an important role in lymphedema . Combining early detection with proper treatment and lifestyle adjustments significantly improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with lymphedema.
At Orchid Breast Health, we believe that addressing the emotional and psychological well-being of our patients is just as important as treating the physical aspects of breast health. Our Counselling and Support Services are designed to help patients and their families navigate the complexities of breast health, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and recovery.
- Emotional Support and Guidance: Receiving news about breast health, especially a cancer diagnosis, can be overwhelming. Our trained counsellors provide emotional support during every step of your journey. We help you process feelings of anxiety, fear, or uncertainty, ensuring you don’t go through this alone.
- Individual and Family Counselling Breast health concerns affect not just the individual but their loved ones as well. Our counsellors offer individual and family sessions to address concerns, improve communication, and create a strong support network. These sessions help reduce stress, foster understanding, and provide a space for open discussion.
- Support Groups We facilitate support groups where patients can connect with others going through similar experiences. These groups provide a safe and empathetic environment to share feelings, learn from others, and build a sense of community. Support groups often include:
- Breast cancer survivors
- Newly diagnosed patients
- Patients undergoing treatment
- Caregivers
After treatment, many patients experience a range of emotions or challenges during recovery. Our post-treatment counselling services help patients adapt to life after treatment, address body image concerns, and support emotional healing.
Genetic CounsellingFor those with a family history of breast cancer, our genetic counseling services provide risk assessment and advice on preventive measures. We help you understand genetic factors, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, and discuss options for early detection or preventive care.
If lymphedema does occur, our specialized lymphedema care program offers comprehensive treatments designed to reduce swelling, alleviate discomfort, and improve mobility. Treatment options include:
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Therapy Our trained therapists use manual lymphatic drainage, a specialized massage technique that stimulates lymphatic flow and helps reduce fluid buildup. This gentle massage encourages the movement of lymph fluid away from the swollen area.
- Compression Therapy We offer custom-fitted compression garments, such as sleeves and bandages, which help prevent fluid accumulation and provide support to the affected limb. Compression therapy is crucial for managing ongoing symptoms and maintaining proper lymphatic circulation.
- Exercise Programs Our team designs individualized exercise plans that focus on improving range of motion, strength, and lymphatic drainage. Low-impact exercises like stretching, light aerobic activities, and strength training can help reduce symptoms and improve overall health.
- Skin Care and Infection Prevention Proper skin care is essential for preventing infections that can exacerbate lymphedema. We offer guidance on maintaining skin hygiene and how to avoid cuts, bruises, or insect bites in the affected area, which can increase infection risks.
- Pneumatic Compression Devices For some patients, we offer pneumatic compression therapy, which involves wearing a special sleeve connected to a pump that inflates and deflates, applying gentle pressure to help move lymph fluid.
- Surgical Options In severe cases, surgical interventions such as lymphatic bypass surgery or vascularized lymph node transfer may be considered. Our skilled surgical team offers consultations to determine if surgery is an appropriate option for managing chronic or severe lymphedema.
We understand the critical role physiotherapy plays in the recovery process for patients who have undergone breast surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Our specialized Breast Care Physiotherapy Program is designed to restore mobility, strength, and function, while helping patients regain their quality of life, personalized to meet the unique needs of each patient. Whether patients are recovering from a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or radiation therapy, our experienced physiotherapists will create a customized plan that addresses your specific goals and challenges.
Nutrition for Breast CareProper nutrition plays a crucial role in the prevention, treatment, and recovery from breast cancer. Orchid Breast Health Centre, our Clinical Nutrition Department is dedicated to providing evidence-based dietary guidance that supports overall health and aids in recovery during and after breast cancer treatment. We understand the unique nutritional needs of patients at every stage of their journey, and we design personalized plans to promote healing, maintain strength, and improve quality of life.
Each patient’s nutritional needs are different, depending on factors like age, weight, medical history, and type of breast cancer treatment. Our dietitians work closely with you to develop a tailored nutrition plan that helps:
- Maintain a healthy weight: Managing weight during and after treatment is essential for overall health and reducing cancer recurrence risk.
- Boost immunity: A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants strengthens the immune system and enhances the body’s ability to fight infection and recover from treatment.
- Manage treatment side effects: We provide dietary recommendations to help alleviate common side effects of breast cancer treatment, including nausea, fatigue, constipation, Once treatment is complete, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet is vital for long-term health. Long-term weight management to reduce the risk of recurrence
At Jehangir Hospital, we take a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care. Our dietitians work closely with the medical team, including oncologists, surgeons, and physiotherapists, to ensure a comprehensive care plan that address every aspect of health.
We are committed to providing compassionate, personalized nutrition care that supports every stage of your breast cancer journey—from prevention and treatment to recovery and long-term wellness.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care Services: At Jehangir Hospital, we offer a wide range of specialised breast cancer care services, providing personalised care tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Advanced Diagnostics (Imaging, Biopsy, Laboratory Tests): We offer cutting-edge imaging (mammography, MRI), precise biopsies for diagnosis, and comprehensive laboratory tests to guide treatment decisions.
Chemotherapy & Chemotherapy Day Care: Our state-of-the-art day care facilities provide a supervised environment for chemotherapy, ensuring a convenient and secure experience.
Oncopharmacy: Our specialised oncopharmacy services ensure accurate preparation and delivery of cancer medications, optimising treatment outcomes and patient safety.
One of the key features of the centre includes Tumor Board Meetings, where a joint team of oncologists, onco-surgeons, radiation consultants, and other allied consultants come together to consult for a patient and discuss and document a joint treatment plan
At our facility, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive breast cancer care, combining cutting-edge diagnostics with a range of treatment options and supportive services. A unique feature of the centre is its focus on holistic patient care, addressing both physical and mental well-being. The centre utilises advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment, supported by highly dedicated doctors and staff, setting an elite standard for specialised breast health services. Orchid Breast Health by Jehangir Hospital caters to patients from Pune and across India, ensuring swift recovery and nearly 100% diagnostic accuracy. As pioneers of oncoplastic surgeries, the centre emphasises aesthetics, addressing a primary concern of patients. Diagnostic services, including contrast mammograms, enable detection of diseases at stage 0, facilitating early intervention without surgical procedures.
Breast Oncology and Surgery
Our highly skilled team of Breast Oncology and Surgery experts includes:
OPD Days: Mon to Sat
OPD Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Please note that these FAQs provide general information about breast cancer. Individual circumstances may vary, and it's essential to consult with healthcare providers for personalised advice and guidance regarding breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.