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Dr. Prabhat Chandra Thakur

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Dr. Prabhat Chandra Thakur known as one of the best Oral cancer, Thyroid, Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon in Nepal, Endoscopic skull base surgery, and Reconstruction in the Head & Neck at Nepal Cancer Hospital & Research Center, Harisiddhi, Lalitpur. He also has received the GOLD MEDAL AWARD for the best outgoing resident in PGI CHANDIGARH, INDIA.

Dr. Prabhat Chandra Thakur completed his Graduation (MBBS)
from B.P.KIHS, Dharan. Post-Graduation (MS) in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery from the prestigious PGI Chandigarh, India. He has done his GOLF fellowship in Head & Neck oncology from the international federation of Head & Neck
oncology society (IFHNOS) & Memorial Sloan Keating, New York.

Also did Minimal Invasive Thyroid Surgery Fellowship from
General Hospital, Bangkok.

Education

• MBBS at B.P. KOIRALA Institute of Health Sciences.

( August 2002 – March 2007)

• Clinical Internship from B.P. KOIRALA Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal 

(Mar 2007 – Mar 2008)

• Master of Surgery (MS) Otolaryngology-Head
& Neck Surgery (Gold Medal) from Post-Graduate Institute
of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India                 

( Jan 2011 – Dec 2013)

• Fellowship in oral cancer, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology from the
International Federation of Head & Neck Oncological
Society(IFHNOS) & Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Centre(New York, USA): Training Centre: Amrita Institute of
Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala

( 2015 – 2017)

• Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Thyroid Surgery from
Police General Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

(Jul 2017 -Aug 2017)

Surgical Expertise

oral cancer surgeon

Performed more than 5000 major & minor head and
neck cancer surgery, Oral cancer along with reconstruction. The
pioneer of Scarless Thyroid Surgery (Endoscopic
thyroidectomy) in Nepal, a procedure performed at only a few
centers in the world.
• Head and Neck Onco-surgery & Reconstruction
• Remote Access Endoscopic Thyroid & Neck surgery
• Endoscopic Sinus and Skull base surgery
• General otolaryngology

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Academic Awards

• Received Gold Medal Award for best outgoing Junior resident-2013, Department of Otolaryngology and Head &
Neck Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• Won first prize in Quiz Competition at ENT Surgical
Update PGIMER 2013

Work Experiences

  • Chief Consultant (Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery) at Narayani Community Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal (June 1, 2015, till January 30, 2017)

  • Lecturer at Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at the College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal (February 1, 2014, to January 30, 2017)

  • Registrar - Head and Neck Oncology at B.P Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal (January 2014 to January 2017)

  • Consultant & Program Director of Head & Neck Oncology at Nepal Cancer Hospital & Research Center (since February 2017)

  • Visiting consultant as Head & Neck Onco-surgery at Kantipur Dental College & General Hospital (since February 2017)

  • Visiting Consultant as Head & Neck Onco-surgery at Nepal Police Hospital (since August 2019)

  • Consultant & Unit Chief Head & Neck Oncology at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital (2016-17)

Professional Memberships

  • Lifetime Membership of the society of otolaryngology of Nepal (SOL).

  • Lifetime Membership of the Foundation of Head & Neck Oncology (FHNO).

  • An active member of the Asia pacific thyroid society (APTS).

  • An active member of the Asia pacific thyroid society (APTS).

  • A member of the editorial board of the Bangladesh oral cancer society's journal.

  • One of the Founder Members of the Surgical Oncology Society Nepal.

Community Services

  • Attended monthly outpatient clinics in rural and backward areas and also set up awareness camps for prevention and early diagnosis of Head & Neck malignancy.

  • Participated in a screening program for the prevention of Head and Neck cancer-community awareness.

  • Conducted CME in the major city of Nepal every 6 months for awareness of Head & Neck cancer including recent treatment advances.

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How to check for mouth (Oral) cancer?

You can check for oral cancer using these symptoms:

  • a lump in your neck
  • loose teeth
  • swelling or a sore on your lip that won’t heal
  • difficult or painful swallowing
  • changes in speech
  • bleeding or numbness in the mouth
  • white or red patches on the mouth, tongue, or gums
  • unexplained weight loss.
Oral cancer screening?

Oral cancer screening is an examination performed by a dentist or oral doctor to look for signs and symptoms of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth.       

The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify oral (mouth) cancer early when there is a greater chance for a cure.

Mouth cancer screening test cost?

It varies from place to place where you get free or the average charge is Rs. 500.

What is the most common oral site for oral cancer?

The most common site for oral cancer is the tongue, especially the front two-thirds of the tongue.

Oral cancer treatment cost in Nepal?

Oral cancer average treatment cost in Nepal is NPR. 10,00,000.

Is mouth cancer 100% curable?

Yes, but not at all times because it depends upon stages, location, and types of cancer.

What is the oral disease burden in Nepal?

In Nepal, the caries prevalence is found to be 64% in urban areas and 78% in rural populations whereas approximately 31% of the age group 35–44 years have a deep periodontal pocket.