Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Cancer rarely announces its arrival. It enters silently and resides in our bodies for a considerable period before turning ordinary lives upside down. It is no longer a rare disease but a growing public health challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide, including Bangladesh. Early detection and timely treatment can save countless lives.

In Bangladesh, the cancer burden is rising steadily, with hundreds of new cases and deaths recorded annually. According to extensive research on the cancer situation in Bangladesh conducted by BSMMU, the prevalence of cancer patients per 100,000 people in the country stands at 106, with 53 new cases diagnosed every year. The study identified 38 different types of cancer prevalent a...