St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference Debuts in India, Hosted by Institute of Breast Diseases, KolkataOver 500 delegates and leading oncologists from across the world gather for the India edition of the influential St. Gallen meetingThe event positions Kolkata as a growing hub for global dialogue in breast oncology
Kolkata, March 6: In a significant milestone for oncology in India, the Institute of Breast Diseases, Kolkata (IBDK) hosted the India edition of the globally renowned St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference at Taj Taal Kutir, bringing together leading global and Indian experts to discuss advances in breast cancer treatment, research, and equitable care. The St. Gallen Conference is one of the world’s most influential forums in breast oncology, where global experts review the latest scientific evidence and develop consensus recommendations that shape treatment guidelines worldwide. The Kolkata conference saw participation from more than 10 international faculty members, over 200 national experts, and more than 500 delegates, reflecting the growing strength of India’s oncology ecosystem and its contribution to global cancer research. A recent nationwide study conducted in 2024 estimates that the incidence of breast cancer in India has tripled betwee...