Bengal Cancer Foundation (BCF) is a full-fledged dedicated cancer hospital at Renaissance township, Nababhat, Burdwan, West Bengal. BCF is meant for 360 degree cancer care for patients in and around Burdwan district. This stand-alone cancer facility is well equipped with medical, radiation therapy, surgical oncology and supportive care facilities. All major cancer diagnostics such as radiology (CT scan, USG, mammography), biopsy, tumour markers, cytology, histopathology and routine blood examinations are done. In supportive care nutrition therapy, rehabilitation facility, dental care, mental health services are available. There are various routine screening facilities for cancer patients and general population of different age group.
In medical Oncology, solid and haematological malignancies are treated by experts. Chemotherapy is delivered under strict medical supervision by trained nurses. Chemotherapy is delivered in aseptic condition and chemo mixing done in biosafety cabinet as standard of care.
In Radiation Oncology services, modern linear accelerator facility is available at BCF. Modern helical image guidance radiation therapy (Siddharth II LA machine). Radiation therapy facility will be clinical in February 2024. There is a facility of brachytherapy facility as well. Brachytherapy will be functional late 2024.
Supportive care and rehabilitation services are critical for cancer care and there is a dedicated services for nutrition care, physiotherapy, dental care and mental health care. There is dedicated cancer genetics and counselling department.
Bengal Cancer Foundation Hospital premises is owned by 3D Medicare Pvt Ltd and supported by Bengal Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust. BCF is committed to support underprivileged cancer patients with government schemes (Sastha Sathi) and provide subsidised treatment in all cancer treatments (Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Surgery). Majority of TPAs and insurances agreements are available.
Research and education are an integral part of treatment facility at BCF. There is scope for training in nursing, supportive and vocational service. There are ethical committee approved ongoing clinical protocols and research activity.
Bengal Cancer Foundation Cancer Hospital is supported by Bengal Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust and Lions Club of Burdwan Cancer Care.
