Narayana Hospital Barasat in Kolkata hosted Aparajeyo, a special event dedicated to honoring and celebrating cancer survivors. The gathering served as a platform for survivors to share their personal journeys of resilience, recovery, and rebirth, highlighting the profound impact of timely medical intervention and compassionate, patient-centric care.

During the event, survivors candidly discussed the immense physical and emotional challenges they faced throughout their treatment. They emphasized how the multidisciplinary treatment approach and the specialized services of the oncology department at Narayana Hospital, Barasat, were instrumental in helping them reclaim their normal lives.

The hospital’s leadership and medical experts shared key perspectives during the event:

• Mr. Subhashis Bhattacharya (Facility Director): Acknowledged the deep emotional stress experienced by both patients and doctors in oncology. He credited high-level teamwork for restoring hope to families and noted that the survivors stand as a living testament to the oncology department’s success.
• Dr. Agniva Sarkar (Gynecologic Oncologist): Expressed that the survivor meet is a tribute to the courage and determination of these individuals. He reiterated the hospital’s commitment to ensuring advanced cancer care that supports survivors in leading fulfilling lives.
• Dr. Meenakshi Roy (Medical Oncologist): Emphasized that bringing together patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals helps raise vital awareness regarding early diagnosis, timely treatment, and emotional support.

Narayana Health has been a trusted leader in Indian healthcare for over 26 years. Driven by its mission to provide accessible healthcare for all, the group operates a nationwide network of 21 JCI and NABL-accredited hospitals alongside numerous clinics. Backed by an integrated network of labs, pharmacies, and insurance services, the group features over 4,000 doctors across more than 110 specialized departments, continually setting new benchmarks in clinical excellence.

Priyanka Dutta