Hope celebrated fight against cancer. The event also served as a myths buster for cancer as a disease
VS Hospitals hosted a celebration event for cancer survivors in Chennai. Aptly named as ‘Hope’, it saw heartwarming instances of cancer survivors narrating their ordeal with the dreadful disease and how they were able to defeat it with sheer will, hope and modern medicine. The event was presided over by Prof Dr S Subramanian, Chairman and Managing Director, VS Group of Hospitals. A Kaliyamoorthy IPS, Former Superintendent of Police and John Vijay, Tamil actor participated in the event as chief guests.
More than 150 people from all walks of life, participated and narrated their real life stories, that were filled with pain, passion, heartbreak, love, resurgence, triumph and above all, ‘hope’. The real motto of the evening was to instil that ‘hope’ among patients and general public. The event also served as a session of myth busters that are spun around cancer as a disease in general consciousness. It also served as a platform to showcase the advancement of science in dealing with diseases today in a more effective and at the same time putting the patient through as minimal hardship as possible. VS Hospitals has been a beacon of hope for thousands of patients from India and abroad for several years. HOPE 2019 is the lamp that lights this beacon.
Prof Dr S Subramanian said “I have the unique privilege of being a close-quarter witness to the frustrating early days of oncology and the rapid progress this speciality has made in the information era. Such a survivors’ meet with so many in attendance would not have been a possibility few decades ago, but today it is as real as sunshine. However, in my 50 years of medical practise, it has always been the bravest and those filled with hope, who have managed to beat this disease in the days of inadequate medical facilities. Today we are ready to face any kind of challenge cancer might throw at us and can confidently say we can defeat it.”
Kaliyamoorthy remarked “Gone should be those days when people used to fear the treatment of cancer more than the disease itself. Modern science has brought to us very effective and multiple treatment options for cancer and these brave hearts who have spoken today, stand as living examples that add value to this fact.”
“Never before in history has mankind been prepared to face adversities like we do today. We are lucky to be living in the era of reasoning and constructive thinking. As an artist I take inspiration from real life to add more value to my work, and I’m happy discovering so many inspiring stories and incredible men and women today,” said Vijay.