Dr. Somorat Bhattacharjee

Major Cancer Types Treated:

• Head & Neck Cancers
• Breast Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Brain Tumours
• Extracranial Tumours
• Lymphoma
• Esophageal Cancer
• Other solid tumours and haematological malignancies

Sub-specialties:

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) for brain and extracranial tumours
• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• 3D-Conformal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT)
• Brachytherapy (Low-Dose Rate – LDR & High-Dose Rate – HDR)
• Interstitial Implants (e.g., cervical cancer)
• Intraluminal Brachytherapy (e.g., esophageal cancer)
• Cranial Irradiation (e.g., acute lymphoblastic lymphoma)

Advanced Procedures Performed:

• CyberKnife Radiosurgery
• TomoTherapy
• IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy)
• IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy)
• 3D-CRT (3D-Conformal Radiotherapy)
• Brachytherapy (LDR & HDR) for various sites
• Cobalt Therapy
• Irradiation of blood products before transfusion

Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:

• Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre – K. R. Road, Bengaluru (Current)
• Consultant, Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital, Kolkata

Academic & Research Roles:

• Delivered lectures on scientific research in various medical colleges and institutions across India and internationally (e.g., Kolkata, Chennai, Assam, RCC Trivandrum, Indian Institute of Toxicology Lucknow, Indian Institute of Virology Pune, Cancer Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh).
• Collaborated with scientists at Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ahmedabad, to produce several novel drugs.
• Published several papers in national and international journals.

Key Achievements & Contributions:

• Discovery of “Immuvac,” an immunomodifier for immuno-compromised conditions, approved by USFDA in 2006.
• Treated over 400 patients using CyberKnife technology in the last 12 years.
• Managed approximately 60,000 patients with chemotherapy during his tenure at Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital.
• Treated over 7,000 patients with radiation therapy.
• Conducted around 100 cancer awareness camps across multiple Indian states.
• Successfully treated several thousand national and international cancer patients.

Published Papers in Medical Journals: Dr. Bhattacharjee has contributed to numerous publications. Selected papers include:

• Role of real-time ultrasound guidance in intracavitary brachytherapy in cervical cancer. Ebsco.com (2017).
• Sinonasal carcinoma with intracranial extension treated with robotic stereotactic fractionated radiosurgery by cyberknife- case report. Ebsco.com (2017).
• Landscape of clinically actionable mutations in breast cancer ‘A cohort study.’ Transl Oncol (2021).

For consultation fee details, you can connect with the Cancer Rounds team.Dr. Bhattacharjee specialises in various advanced radiation therapies. The costs for these treatments can vary based on the specific cancer, treatment plan, number of sessions, and other factors. Below is an indicative table of costs for some of the procedures he performs.

Advanced Radiation Therapy	Estimated Cost in INR (₹)	Estimated Cost in USD ($)
3DCRT (3D Conformal Radiotherapy)	₹1,50,000 – ₹2,50,000	$1,800 – $3,000
IMRT (Intensity Modulated RT)	₹2,00,000 – ₹3,00,000	$2,400 – $3,600
IGRT (Image-Guided RT)	₹2,50,000 – ₹3,50,000	$3,000 – $4,200
TomoTherapy	₹3,00,000 – ₹4,00,000	$3,600 – $4,800
CyberKnife Radiosurgery	₹4,00,000 – ₹5,00,000	$4,800 – $6,000
Brachytherapy (LDR & HDR)	₹1,00,000 – ₹2,00,000	$1,200 – $2,400

Disclaimer: The above mentioned costs  are approximate and subject to change based on individual cases, hospital policies, and treatment complexity. For precise costings, please consult with the Cancer Rounds team.

The Cancer Rounds team is dedicated to supporting international patients seeking treatment with Dr. Somorat Bhattacharjee.

• Language Support: Dr. Bhattacharjee is proficient in Bengali, English, and Hindi. Additional language interpretation services can be arranged by Cancer Rounds if required.
• Visa & Travel Assistance: The Cancer Rounds team offers comprehensive support for visa applications, international travel arrangements, airport transfers, and booking suitable accommodation near the hospital.
• Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations: To facilitate international patients, pre-treatment virtual consultations with Dr. Bhattacharjee can be organised. This allows patients to discuss their medical condition, share reports, and receive an initial treatment opinion before travelling to India.

Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Bhattacharjee is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care. His extensive experience in conducting cancer awareness camps highlights his dedication to patient education and community health. He ensures patients understand their treatment options thoroughly.Technology & Innovation: He is a proponent of utilising cutting-edge technology in cancer treatment, evidenced by his specialisation in advanced modalities like CyberKnife, TomoTherapy, IMRT, and IGRT. His discovery of the immunomodifier “Immuvac” further underscores his innovative spirit and commitment to improving cancer care and supportive therapies.