Cancer Warriors Shine At Zindagi Zindabad Sports Summit

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The word "cancer" may have changes the person's life completely. However, the patient diagnosed with this condition often experiences the anguish of survival. Recently, the PIB reported that the Indian council of Medical Research (ICMR) estimated that the number of cases in India exceeded 1.4 million in 2023. Though, in support of this ethos, the Manipal Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Warrior Sports Summit--Zindagi Zindabad, uniting cancer warriors in a celebrations of movement, fellowship, self-assurance, and the victory of the human spirit. 


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A series of engaging games and activities including carrom, chess, ring toss, brain teasers, jumbled words, antakshari, music and masti, the event highlighted the importance of staying active, mentally engaged and socially connected through the cancer journey. 

The event brought together senior specialists from Manipal Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre, including Dr. Sourav Datta, Director Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre, Broadway, and Mukunpur Cluster, Kolkata; Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Senior Consultant & HOD, Breast Surgery; Dr. Debanjali Datta, Associate Consultant, Radiation Oncology; Dr. Pooja Agarwal, Consultant, Breast Surgery; Dr. Rajib De, clinal Lead & Senior Consultant Clinical lead, Clinal Haematology, Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant; Dr. Kinshuk Chatterjee, Consultant, Head & Neck Surgery. 

“Cancer care does not end with a treatment plan. Every cancer warrior goes through a journey that requires physical strength, emotional resilience and a strong support system. Initiatives such as the Cancer Warrior Sports Summit create a space where patients can reconnect with the joy of living, celebrate their progress and feel empowered beyond the identity of being a cancer patient. ‘Zindagi Zindabad’ is a celebration of that spirit of choosing to hope and celebrating life,” said Dr. Sourav Datta, Director, Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre, Broadway and Mukundpur Cluster, Kolkata.

Highlighting the importance of fitness and mobility during the cancer journey, Dr. Neha Choudhary, Senior Consultant & HOD, Breast Surgery, said, “For many cancer warriors, the journey can bring changes to the body, confidence and everyday routines. Staying physically active, within one’s individual medical limitations, can help rebuild confidence and encourage a sense of normalcy. Events like this remind us that fitness is not about performance or competition; it is about feeling strong, capable and connected with life.”

Speaking about the role of medical and emotional support during cancer treatment, Pooja Agarwal, Consultant, Breast Surgery, said, “Cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally demanding, and patients often carry fears and misconceptions along with the disease itself. We need to create a culture where talking about cancer is not associated with fear or stigma. A cancer warrior should be encouraged to remain engaged with family, work, community and activities that bring them happiness. Their journey is about much more than the disease, it is about preserving dignity, confidence and quality of life.”


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