Breast Cancer Awareness Day observed

Early diagnosis can improve survival rates by up to 90%

Evercare Hospital, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Bangladesh, hosted a significant patient forum for Breast Cancer Awareness. The forum featured Evercare Hospital Dhaka oncologists, surgeons, and specialists, highlighting the life-savingimpact of early detection and timely treatment. With breast cancer being the most common cancer among women in Bangladesh, accounting for 19% of female cancers, experts emphasized that early diagnosis can improve survival rates by up to 90%.
The patient forum featured keyinsights from Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar, CEO & MD of Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh, and Dr. Arif Mahmud, Group Medical Director of Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh as they set the stage for a discussion that touched hearts andminds.
Their message was that early diagnosis can save lives, and Evercare Hospital Dhaka stands at the forefront of delivering world-class care to breast cancer patients in Bangladesh. Adding to the discourse Dr. Ferdous Shahriar Sayed, Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Medical Oncology; Dr.Biswajit Bhattacharjee, Senior Consultant of Clinical Oncology &Coordinator of Radiation Oncology; Dr. Raju Titus Chako, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, and Dr. Arman Reza Chowdhury, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, discussed the importance of integrated treatment approaches. Their combined expertise showcased how far cancer care has evolved in providing hopefor patients.
The forum highlighted key awareness topics, including understanding risk factors like age, genetics, and lifestylechoices, as well as the benefits of regular screenings through