Mr Iftekharul Karim, Managing Director of Sanofi-Aventis, Bangladesh welcomed all the participants in the programme. Professor A B M F Karim highlighted the different ways to cope with various physical, mental and social challenges that a cancer survivor may face in the fight against cancer. Professor Perveen Shahida Akhter emphasised on preventive aspects of the disease at the community as more than one third of the total cancer is preventable and curable if detected early.

The cancer survivors shared their experiences and emphasised on early detection and appropriate treatment. They told about their mental strength and spirit while struggling with the disease. They revealed that there are modern treatment facilities available in the country to strive against cancer.

National Professor M R Khan informed that there are many cancer patients who are living normal life in the country. He urged on organising the cancer patients under an association to assert their rights as to live like other citizens.

Renowned figures of the country from various fields were also present in that occasion to inspire the spirit of the cancer survivors.

Dr Rezaul Farid Khan, Director Medical Affairs, Sanofi-Aventis Bangladesh gave the vote of thanks while Dr Dabir Uddin Ahmed, Head of Oncology, Sanofi-Aventis Bangladesh conducted the programme.