Medica Superspecialty Hospital, a part of the Manipal Hospitals Group, distinctively observed World Cancer Day, echoing William Shakespeare’s adage that “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women are merely players”. Through Medica, cancer survivors got the opportunity to write their motivational tales and transform their path from adversity to strength into a stirring performance.

Medica Superspecialty Hospital hosted an inspiring cancer survivor’s meet on World Cancer Day.

Gracing the occasion were Mr. Chandan Sen, renowned theatre artist and director, Prof. (Dr.) Subir Ganguly, Senior Consultant, Advisor, Radiation Oncology, Dr. Sourav Datta, Director, Medica Oncology & Senior Consultant, Head and Neck Oncosurgery, Dr. Abhay Kumar, Senior Consultant & Head (Urology, Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery) and Dr. Arunava Roy, Senior Consultant and Head, Gynaecologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery. 

The venue echoed with applause as survivors, their families and doctors came together to share the tale of fear, hope, and strength. Any cancer hero with a flair for acting will be able to participate in the workshop under the direction of renowned thespian Chandan Sen, these warriors will take center stage, turning their battles into inspiring performances. This World Cancer Day, these survivors don’t just continue their lives, it is time they will shine under lights, stage, and action.

Patients Baishali Mukherjee, Dipankar Saha, Shibnath Dutta, Rakhi Bhattacharjee, and Kartik Chandra Ghosh, graced the occasion and shared their stories of combating cancer.

The effects of cancer are profound and wide-ranging. Nevertheless, the human spirit manages to brighten the road to recovery even in the most dire circumstances. Overcoming emotional and psychological obstacles is just as important as combating cancer on the path to survival. The new ‘United by Unique’ campaign, which emphasizes a people-centered approach to cancer care, launches on World Cancer Day in 2025. By putting people, families, and communities at the center of health systems, this strategy signifies a fundamental change in the way health and cancer services are planned and provided.

Priyanka Dutta