Cancer, its prevention, diagnosis and treatment are one of the major health challenges in our society. Cancer touches us all at some point in our lives, if not directly as a patient, but as family or friend who develops cancer. At one time or another every family in Bangladesh would be touched by the shadow of cancer. There are people still in wander-zone, walking with the seed of this fatal disease, without even having the slightest idea.

Cancer, its prevention, diagnosis and treatment are one of the major health challenges in our society and it is growing silently at a pace of appx 5% annually. There are appx 2.5 million cancer patients in the country. Appx 2 lakh die while another 2 lakh develop cancer annually out of which 10% are the affluent society and 90% underprivileged We can comfortably point our fingers towards the three factors which are enforcing the spread of cancer in Bangla- desh- ng

•Lack of awareness

•Late diagnosis

•Late treatment

Ironic but truth is the 10% urban or the privileged population of the country, who are exposed to awareness as well as education, neglect the urgency of this disease due to
-Fear
-Ignorance
-Negligence
Closing the cancer care gap requires a collaborative effort from governments, healthcare providers, and communities.
This collaboration can ensure that everyone has access to the cancer care and an improved health and quality of life. The concept of cure is often used in health care practices without thought to its social, cultural and psychological implications since illness implications may linger for many months or years after a person experiences cancer. Historically, the concept of cure has not been the focus but in present times it can provide favorable outcome of cancer treatments.
Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT), working for the people who are living under poverty line & suffering with the fatal disease like Cancer. BANCAT is helping these under- served and underprivileged community with cancer by provid- ing medical support, shelter & other necessaries. According to statistics 90% of the cancer community is marginalized. With an aim to serve the underprivileged Cancer patients BANCAT provides shelter, Care and by ensuring proper hygiene during the treatment span of those affected.
Alok Nibash is the first of its kind, a cancer care home in Bangladesh. A cancer patient post-che- motherapy undergoes compromised immunity which requires them to be in a controlled and safe environment. Unfortunately, most of those receives chemotherapy from a public hospital or a more populated hospital are forced to remain in unfavorable conditions post-procedure.
Hence, BANCAT prompts to bring forward a cancer care home, called Alok Nibash which gives the patients a haven to recover from chemothera- py and get the mental health support they need. The primary purpose is to make the patient’s life post-chemotherapy easier. This process is done by protecting them from their compromised immuni- ty by keeping them in a hygiene environment, with proper diet and nutrition with adequate medical attention and nursing. In additionAlok Nibash prioritizes physical and mental well-being.
With a view to enhanced life expectancy and cure Alok Nibash is committed to,

•Provide holistic service with begin from Care to treatment to Care, which includes, pre-treatment & post-treatment care so that their chances of survival is enhanced

Coordinate and collaborate with various hospitals/medical professionals for a superior service for Cancer patients at Alok Nibash.

Ease the process of getting treatment & taking decision which will be the best consulting with doctors.
Care is a specialized medical treatment focused on improving the quality of life of the patients with serious illness like cancer. This specialized care asks the “right question about cure” with kindness and compassion to the patients in the face of their serious diseases. The curative care is like the light of hope amidst the dark- ness of the tunnel. It aims to provide courage to face the reality no matter how sad and difficult the situation is, rather than turn away from it.

Curative care is a service that aims at curing disease or providing recovery. The purpose of curative care is to cure a disease or promote recovery from an illness like cancer. The terms are also used for treatments that delay disease progression even when a cure is not possible.

Everyone with cancer deserves care throughout their journey, not just pain relief. This care starts at diagnosis and helps manage symptoms, side effects, and emo- tional challenges to improve quality of life, regardless of disease stage. Talk to your oncologist for more information.

Author- Mohaimenul Solaiman Nicholas