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• Dr. Pooja Agarwal, a distinguished Consultant in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospitals, E.M. Bypass, Kolkata, is a highly skilled breast onco-surgeon with a specialisation in breast oncoplasty. With an MBBS degree (2009), an MS in General Surgery (2015), and a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology (2019), Dr. Agarwal has honed her expertise in advanced breast cancer management, reconstructive surgical techniques, and multidisciplinary cancer care. Her proficiency in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB), complex oncological procedures, and patient-centric treatment approaches makes her a trusted name in breast cancer surgery.

• Actively involved in clinical research and academic contributions, Dr. Agarwal has presented multiple research findings at prestigious medical conferences, including FHNO Mumbai (2017), ICC Bangalore (2017), and ABSICON New Delhi (2018). Her expertise was further highlighted through a video presentation on SLNB at ICON Kolkata (2019) and an MDT presentation at the "Navigating Clinical Conundrums in Breast Cancer" conference in Mumbai (2019). Committed to continuous learning, she has participated in specialised workshops, such as the Breast Oncoplasty Workshop in Pune, and has completed biostatistics courses.

• Dr. Agarwal is an advocate for evidence-based treatment protocols, patient education, and collaborative oncology, ensuring optimal outcomes for breast cancer patients. She actively engages in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions, aligning surgical int