In a significant initiative to raise awareness about cancer and promote holistic healthcare, the Women Forum of World Trade Center Bhubaneswar in association with SVETA Trust and Awaaken Foundation organized a comprehensive and insightful session exclusively for women titled “Beyond Diagnostics”:An exclusive Cancer Awareness Session & Health Camp. The event brought together medical experts, mental health advocates and community leaders to shed light on cancer awareness, diagnosis, mental resilience, and treatment modalities.

The session opened with a warm welcome address by Ms. Choudhury Jyoshna Das, Honorary Convenor of the WTC Bhubaneswar Women Forum, who warmly greeted the participants and spoke passionately about the ongoing initiatives of WAVE (Women as Vibrant Entrepreneurs): WTC Women Forum. She highlighted how the forum regularly undertakes programs to empower women, create awareness, and provide handholding support across various aspects of personal and professional life, including healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship. She emphasized that such platforms are vital in ensuring women feel informed, supported, and connected.

This was followed by opening remarks from Dr. Rina Routray, Advisor to the WTC Women Forum, who reflected on the emotional, social, and financial challenges faced by cancer patients and their families. She underscored the importance of empathy and timely intervention and applauded the role of public platforms in facilitating such important discussions.

A powerful and moving address was delivered by Ms. Swagatika Acharya, Founder of Awaaken Foundation who spoke passionately about the psychological journey of a cancer patient. She shared how her foundation works to support individuals through counselling and awareness campaigns, encouraging patients to stay mentally strong and emotionally balanced while undergoing treatment. Her session focused on the human side of cancer, reminding attendees that healing goes beyond medical procedures.

The event’s core medical segment featured two distinguished oncologists who provided deep insights into cancer care:

Dr. Sthiti Das, MBBS, MD, with a Fellowship in Advanced High Precision Radiotherapy Techniques and Senior Consultant Clinical and Radiation Oncologist, elaborated on the latest advancements in radiation therapy and the need for personalized treatment approaches.

Dr. Sourav Mishra, Oncologist and Head & Neck Specialist from AIIMS Bhubaneswar, spoke on the nuances of cancer diagnosis, common myths, and the significance of multidisciplinary care in improving patient outcomes.

Both the doctors emphasized the importance of regular screenings, awareness of early warning signs, and the growing role of technology in cancer treatment.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Nimeshika Natarajan, Assistant Director, WTC Bhubaneswar who extended gratitude to all guest speakers, partners, and participants for their valuable contributions. She also reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to promoting public health and wellness through meaningful partnerships and informative community initiatives.

“Beyond Diagnostics” proved to be more than just a health camp, it was a thoughtful convergence of medical science, emotional support, and community engagement, aiming to empower individuals with the knowledge and mindset to fight cancer with confidence and clarity.

The event was held on Wednesday, 30^th April 2025 at O’ Kareem, Stalwarts Jajati, Bhubaneswar.