Fortis Mohali organizes movie screening for cancer survivors to spread message of hope

Cancer Survivors Day

Fortis Mohali organizes movie screening for cancer survivors to spread message of hope

Chandigarh, June 3, 2023: Nearly 150 cancer survivors along with their family members enjoyed themselves at an exclusive screening of the Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan starrer, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, organised for them by Saarthak, the Cancer Support Group of Fortis Cancer Institute, Mohali, at Elante Mall here today.

The event was organised to mark National Cancer Survivors Day

Elated at the gesture undertaken by Fortis Hospital Mohali, a cancer survivor, said, “It was a life-changing moment for me when I was diagnosed with the disease. I was depressed for some time but the team of doctors at Fortis Mohali treated me and I was able to recover.”

Another cancer survivor, said, “I’m thankful to Fortis Mohali for this unique gesture and for letting others like me experience a fun-filled moment. Such events help us forget our problems. I also met other cancer survivors where we exchanged our views and experiences. This has strengthened my resolve to fight the disease and spread awareness about the same.”

Dr Rajeev Bedi, Director, Medical Oncology, Fortis Cancer Institute, Mohali, suggested to the cancer survivors to reach out to other members of the community. “Joining a support group like Saarthak will allow cancer survivors to bond well and become each other’s support. Getting diagnosed with the disease is a heartbreaking moment for many. Patients become emotional and start feeling that other people can’t understand their struggles. This makes it hard for them to relate to other people and often leads to loneliness. This makes it important for cancer survivors to join support groups where they can voice their thoughts and emotions.”

Dr Narendra Bhalla, Director, Radiation Oncology, Fortis Cancer Institute, Mohali, said, “It is a harrowing time for patients to undergo radiation. Such get-togethers help them meet people with a positive outlook towards life and have benefitted from the treatment. I want this day to be a celebration of the survivors’ indomitable spirit.”

About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), 4100 operational beds and over 419 diagnostics centres (including JVs). Fortis is present in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & Sri Lanka. The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with global major and parent company, IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs 23,000 people (including SRL) who share its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.