Breast cancer survivors experts and community people joined an awareness-building event styled “Pink October Afternoon” at Gulshan Lake Park, organised by Gulshan Society on Friday.
It was aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer within the Gulshan community through a variety of engaging activities including a rally in and around Gulshan.
Renowned physician Dr Lubna Marium, in a presentation as part of a panel discussion, explained the process and benefits of early detection of breast cancer, reads the press release.
The event was designed, in collaboration with TishCAN and Renata PLC, to instil insights into breast cancer and introduce relevant facilities to the community.
A self-test training booth was set up by United Hospital with an instant consultation facility. Representatives from LabAid and Mount Elizabeth Hospital were present to provide essential information and share special offers.
“Gulshan Society pledges to keep the community well, safe, secure and positive,” said Srabanti Datta, convenor of the event. Barrister Omar Sadat, President of the Gulshan Society, expressed his gratitude to the event partners.
United Hospital’s Dr Ashim Sengupta, palliative care pioneer Dr Rumana Dowla, breast surgeon Shifat Tanjila, mental health counsellor Lazina Amin, director of Mt Elizabeth Hospital (Bangladesh Office) Zahid H Khan and breast cancer survivor and founder of TishCAN Nuzhat Tarannum took part in the discussion moderated by Tanzia Bonhi. Farhin Khan Joyita and Shemonty Monjari performed music with songs of hope and life.
