Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre Launches Genetic Counseling Clinic for Hereditary Cancer in Kolkata
Kolkata: In a major step toward advancing cancer care in Eastern India, Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute (SGCC&RI), Thakurpukur, Kolkata, has launched a Genetic Counseling Clinic for Hereditary Cancer. This specialized clinic aims to provide affordable and advanced genetic counseling services to individuals at risk of hereditary cancers, ensuring early detection, prevention, and personalized treatment strategies.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by eminent medical professionals and dignitaries, including Dr. Rajiv Sarin, HOD, Radiation Oncology, TMH and ACTREC & In-charge, Cancer Genetic Clinic, TMH and ACTREC, Mumbai, along with Dr. Arnab Gupta, Medical Director, SGCC&RI, Dr. Rahul Roy Choudhury, Consultant, Cancer Genetic Clinic, Dr. Samir Bhattacharya, In charge Cancer Genetics Clinic, Anjan Gupta, Honorary Secretary, SGCC&RI, and Dr. Gautam Bhattacharjee, Assistant Secretary, SGCC&RI.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Rajiv Sarin emphasized the growing need for genetic counseling in cancer care, highlighting how it helps identify individuals at high genetic risk, enabling them to make informed health decisions.
In collaboration with Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, the Genetic Counseling Clinic, SGCC&RI offers free genetic counseling sessions for registered patients at SGCC&RI, including risk assessment and preventive guidance. For patients referred from other medical institutions, a nominal fee has been introduced.
Operating twice a week (Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 AM – 4 PM), the clinic ensures strict patient confidentiality and is staffed by highly trained clinicians and nurses.
Anjan Gupta, Honorary Secretary, SGCC&RI, expressed optimism about the initiative, stating that it would empower individuals and families to take proactive steps toward cancer prevention.
“Our goal is to make genetic counseling and testing accessible to all, regardless of financial background. By identifying individuals at risk, we can take preventive measures and potentially save lives before cancer develops.” said Dr. Arnab Gupta.
