Description:

Dr Pawan Mehrotra

Translational Health Science & Technology

After completing a Ph. D. in Cancer Sciences, Dr. Pawan Mehrotra quit his

job in NCBS Banglore in 2014 in pursuit of developing a device that can

help breast cancer patients. This kit, called the ‘Poorti Kit’, will provide

relief to breast cancer patients through breast prosthesis and associated

accessories. An instructional video has also been created to assist the

patients in using the product. Dr. Mehrotra’s long term aim is to make sure

that this kit can be used universally post mastectomy by patients in

developing countries like India.

At present, Dr. Mehrotra has been able to file a patent for the

manufacturing process of these kits which consists of the breast prosthesis

and associated accessories. This kit has been validated across 30 cities in

14 states in India. Currently there is no such affordable and good quality

product in the market. This is the first endeavour in the world to provide a

post-mastectomy kit which provides a holistic solution to breast