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Regina Cassandra joins survivors in Celebration of Life
As part of its celebration for ‘Cancer Survivors’ Day’, which was marked on June 5 all over the world, Apollo Cancer Hospitals, Hyderabad and CURE Foundation organised ‘Celebration of Life’ in Jubilee Hills.
Cancer Survivors’ Day
As part of its celebration for ‘Cancer Survivors’ Day’, which was marked on June 5 all over the world, Apollo Cancer Hospitals, Hyderabad and CURE Foundation organised ‘Celebration of Life’ in Jubilee Hills.
On this occasion, actress Regina Cassandra unveiled ‘Symbol of Resilience’ – a plant symbolising life, enduring strength and resilient will to survive. Speaking to the gathering she said, “Today is a positive day. It is a big milestone in creating positive vibes amongst cancer patients.
There are several people involved behind the scenes in conquering cancer, the doctors, nurses, social workers. Cancer is just not a physical pain, but an emotional one too. We need to spread the message of cancer being curable and I will do my bit.
Citing the example of one of the cancer survivors present at the programme, 85-year-old Appalachari, who translated Bhagavad-Gita into Urdu after successfully combating the disease, Regina Cassandra said, he is a true inspiration for all cancer patients with a strong message that cancer is curable and one can lead a normal life post that.
Director of Apollo Cancer Hospital, Dr Vijay Anand Reddy said cancer was always perceived as a death sentence. “That’s not the case anymore; the latest technology and treatments available and the zeal in the patient to fight cancer have made enormous difference in the treatment of cancer and the hope is real for patients.
The survivors who have successfully combated and conquered the dreaded cancer disease are the real heroes. These heroes speaking and presenting their real life experience is much more convincing to the depressed cancer patients and they too see a ray of hope.
This builds the confidence of the patients to fight their own battle against cancer,” he said. Sangita Reddy, Jt MD, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Hari Prasad, President, Apollo Hospitals were also present at the event.
