Dr. Thakur is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at SKIMS, Soura. During her experience as a General Surgeon in Srinagar, Dr. Thakur experienced that Breast Cancer treatment including the discussion of women’s health was difficult for women due to cultural sensitivity. Dr. Thakur was supported by GCF in her application for the Avon Global Breast Cancer Clinical Scholars Program at Emory University. These experiences lead to the establishment of a dedicated Breast Cancer Surgical Clinic at SKIMS, Soura.