Published: 11:51 PM, 24 August 2026 Last Update: 11:52 PM, 24 August 2026
STAR Cancer Center Launches Free Second Opinion & Guidance Clinic for Patients in Bangladesh
Dr. Vipin Goel, Senior Consultant & Head – Surgical Oncology, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon at STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad, India, provided information about advanced cancer treatment to audiences at National Press Club in Dhaka on 23 August 2026. AA
Addressing the critical
need for accessible, world-class cancer care, STAR Cancer Centre, a specialized unit of STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad, India, has announced the launch of its dedicated Free Second Opinion Clinic & Guidance Centre for citizens in Bangladesh. This flagship initiative aims to streamline medical decision-making, eliminate treatment uncertainty, and provide a clear and reliable roadmap for patients seeking advanced, organ-specific precision oncology. A press conference to this end was held in the National Press Club in Dhaka on 23 August 2026.
Cancer remains a major
health priority across South Asia, including Bangladesh, where over 167,000 to 187,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. As awareness grows, more families are proactively seeking early diagnostic clarity and advanced therapeutic options for prevalent conditions such as breast, lung, cervical, esophagus, and gastrointestinal cancers. The importance of early intervention is increasingly recognized, as securing a precise diagnosis early in the treatment journey opens up a wider range of targeted, minimally invasive, and curative treatment pathways. At the same time, modern oncology increasingly relies on organ-specific expertise, where dedicated specialists focus exclusively on specific organ systems. Complex treatment pathways involving surgery, targeted radiation, systemic therapies, and immunotherapy often require multi-specialist collaboration.
India continues to be a trusted regional hub for complex medical care, welcoming hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi citizens annually. Patients frequently look to leading Indian medical institutions for world-class clinical expertise, including direct access to super-specialists trained in organ-specific surgical, medical, and radiation oncology. Advanced medical technology such as the TrueBeam Linear Accelerator, Digital PET-CT imaging, 3T MRI, and Robotic Surgery, along with affordability, geographic proximity, cultural synergy, and multidisciplinary care plans through Tumor Board evaluations, continue to make India an important destination for advanced cancer care.
Dr. Vipin Goel, Senior
Consultant & Head – Surgical Oncology, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon at STAR Hospitals, brings over 14 years of rich experience in organ-specific precision oncology, robotic surgeries, and complex procedures such as HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy). Emphasizing the vision behind this initiative, Dr. Vipin Goel stated, “A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for patients and their families, often leading to crucial decisions being made under immense pressure. We urge the citizens of Bangladesh to make the best use of this Free Second Opinion Clinic. Our goal is to empower patients with total clarity, verified expert insights, and confidence before they begin their treatment journey. Early intervention paired with the right specialized guidance not only saves lives but significantly improves post-treatment quality of life.”
Through the Free Second
Opinion Clinic, Bangladeshi citizens can receive free second opinions through complete case evaluations and treatment plan reviews by senior oncologists prior to traveling, access multidisciplinary Tumor Boards through comprehensive case discussions by organ-specific medical, surgical, and radiation specialists, and plan medical travel seamlessly with end-to-end support for medical travel planning, cost estimates, duration-of-stay planning, and visa assistance.
Patients and caregivers seeking a free medical consultation or expert case review can connect through the International Patient Services Division of STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad, India. Hospital locations are Banjara Hills and Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, India.
For further information, patients may visit www.starhospitals.in.
For Free Second Opinion, Consultation and Appointment, patients can contact the Toll-Free / Appointment numbers: 1800 102 7827 | +91 07969 250 191. For 24/7 Emergency Support +91 9071 104 108.
Mahfuz Ul Hasib Chowdhury is a
contributor to different English
newspapers and magazines. The writer
is also a Commonwealth Open
University Fellow.
