About the Breast Centre
Why name it KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases?
Dr. Ushalakshmi is a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a colleague & a friend when she was diagnosed with early breast cancer in 2002. To honour & applaud her strength in the fight against Cancer, the Breast Centre at KIMS has her name attached to it.
Our Vision
To make a significant difference in the lives of people affected by breast cancer or breast health concerns by providing high-quality, innovative, and cutting-edge technology, while being equally committed to promoting excellence in personalized patient care.
Our Mission
A passionate multidisciplinary team comprising surgeons, radiologists, radiographers, pathologists, medical oncologists, nuclear medicine specialists, radiation oncologists, breast care nurses, and palliative care specialists will ensure the best possible individualized care and outcomes.
Do Specialist Centres Improve Breast Cancer Care?
There is robust evidence from around the world that improved outcomes for breast cancer, as well as benign (non-cancer) breast health issues, can be achieved when specialists with a declared interest and training in breast diseases manage these patients in dedicated comprehensive centres.
KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases is proud to be at the forefront, introducing this revolutionary new “Breast Centre” concept in the Indian subcontinent.