Each survivor’s story is one of bravery, tenacity, and optimism. Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, a division of Manipal Hospitals Group, organized BMT Warriors Meet 2026 to honor these motivational tales of overcoming hardship by uniting Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) survivors, caregivers, and medical professionals.

The event was attended by Dr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional Director – East, Manipal Hospitals; Mr. Komal Dashora, Cluster Director – Mukundapur Cluster, Manipal Hospitals; Dr. Sudeshna Lahiri, Unit Medical Services Head – Manipal Hospital EM Bypass; Dr. Sourav Datta, Director & Head – Oncology Services, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass; Prof. (Dr.) Utpal Chaudhuri, Former Director, Institute of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine (IHTM), Medical College Kolkata, Consultant – Haematology, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur; Prof. (Dr.) Rajib De, Head – Clinical Haematology, Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur Cluster; and Dr. Debjani Ghosh, Associate Consultant – Consultant Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass. The gathering celebrated the successful journeys of more than 15 BMT warriors, highlighting the importance of advanced care, timely treatment, and support in their recovery while creating awareness about Bone Marrow Transplantation.

The need for sophisticated transplant care is only increasing due to the growing prevalence of blood disorders and haematological cancers throughout India, including Eastern India. Over 1 lakh new cases of blood cancer are reported in India each year, and bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is becoming a crucial treatment option for diseases like thalassemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Results have greatly improved thanks to developments in supportive care, donor matching, and transplant procedures.

Through early diagnosis, cutting-edge treatment, and all-encompassing patient support, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass continues to improve access to specialized BMT care in this direction. This spirit is reflected in the motivational stories that survivors at the event shared. Priyadarshini Sarkar, a survivor of acute myeloid leukemia, gave a PowerPoint presentation about her experience, and Jayanti Paul Saha, a survivor of multiple myeloma following autologous transplant, danced. Thalassemia survivors Ritu Kundu and Sanchita Paul shared recitations honoring fortitude, optimism, and the ability to overcome medical obstacles.

Sayan Ghosh, a 22-year-old student from Malda studying Political Science (Honours), had aplastic anemia, a disorder in which the bone marrow stops making enough blood cells, resulting in low levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. If left untreated, this condition can be fatal.  The survivor gave an inspiring account of how he overcame a rare blood disorder.

The event ended with a celebration of the BMT warriors, recognizing their incredible fortitude and reiterating the idea that patients can progress toward healthier and more satisfying lives with prompt intervention, cutting-edge care, and robust support networks.

Priyanka Dutta