Center for Cancer Care Foundation

Center for Cancer Care Foundation (CCCF)
A Voluntary and Non-Profit Organization
Registration No: DHA-010075

Who We Are

Center for Cancer Care Foundation (CCCF)
A voluntary and non-profit organization

On June 3, 2023, CCCF officially began its journey by honoring cancer survivors. Prior to that, on February 4, 2023, World Cancer Day, a group of survivors and caregivers came together to organize a sharing and networking meeting. The overwhelming response from that event inspired us to take a more structured and meaningful initiative. As a result of that inspiration, the Center for Cancer Care Foundation (CCCF) was formed. It is worth mentioning that in the earlier events, we had started working under the name Cancer Care Community Bangladesh (CCCB). Later, the name was changed to CCCF. We are now a registered organization under the Department of Social Services. Our registration number is: DHA-010070.

CCCF is a voluntary and non-profit social organization for cancer patients and survivors, family members of those affected by cancer, families who have lost loved ones to cancer, friends, specialist doctors, and individuals interested in working for cancer prevention.

Our main objective is to reduce the rate of cancer in the country by encouraging cancer patients and survivors to share their experiences, exchange information, raise awareness about cancer screening, and provide counseling. Through timely access to proper treatment, we aim to ensure a healthier life for those affected—ultimately reducing the burden of treatment.

What We Do

01. Cancer Mental Health Support Services

We offer compassionate cancer mental health support services to support patients and families emotionally and mentally. Our trained counselors provide guidance, stress management, and coping strategies to help individuals face cancer with strength and hope, ensuring no one battles alone in their journey toward healing.

02. Essential Information Services

We provide vital information about cancer types, treatments, prevention, and care options. Our Essential Information Services ensure patients and families have accurate, up-to-date resources to make informed decisions, empowering them with knowledge and confidence throughout every stage of the cancer journey.

03. Awareness Program "Jani abong Janai (Know & Share)"

We run the “Jani abong Janai (Know & Share)” awareness program to educate communities about cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyles. Through workshops and outreach, we encourage people to spread knowledge, helping reduce cancer risks and promote timely medical care for better outcomes.

04. Breast Self Examination (BSE) Training and Practice

We offer training sessions on breast self examination (BSE) to empower women with early detection skills. Through practical guidance and awareness, we help women confidently monitor their breast health, promoting timely medical consultation and improving chances of successful cancer treatment.

05. We Stand Beside You

We are committed to standing beside cancer patients and their families throughout their journey. We provide emotional support, practical assistance, and hope, ensuring no one faces cancer alone and everyone receives the care and encouragement they need to fight and heal.

06. Volunteer Training Programs

We conduct Volunteer Training Programs to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to support cancer patients effectively. Our training fosters compassion, awareness, and practical assistance, enabling volunteers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

Our Books

Don't Stop Here: Voices of Cancer Warriors

Don’t Stop Here: Voices of Cancer Warriors features the stories of 42 cancer survivors and 35 caregivers. Read More…

Don't Stop Here: Voices of Cancer Warriors and Caregivers

Don’t Stop Here: Voices of Cancer Warriors and Caregivers features the stories of 28 cancer survivors and 35 caregivers. Read More…

Impact Stories

— Emeritus Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury

A death sentence was being written in secret. A killer was being prepared. The root of the disease lay in contaminated cells, from where the deadly illness was spreading. You went to not one, but four specialists—each from a different field. They were busy people; they examined you quickly. No one said more advanced tests were needed. No one said, ‘We lack the necessary equipment here; go abroad if you can.’ At that time, there was no scanning machine in Dhaka. And in the end, you did go to America. ‘She came too late, Apa’—your two brothers said. You could have gone earlier if someone had advised it.

That essential scanning machine, of which there were several in Kolkata, and available on almost every corner in Bombay—one finally arrived in Dhaka, I heard, but only after your death. They say healthcare is improving, and perhaps it is, otherwise why would people sell their homes just to seek treatment abroad?

Your death, Nazma, like so many others, has indicted the healthcare system of Bangladesh. Capitalism has entered medicine, but our capitalism is the worst in the world.

— Rokhsana Afroz, President CCCF

When I go to the hospital for my own treatment, I often strike up conversations with other cancer fighters or their caregivers waiting nearby. I’ve noticed that everyone has a story to tell—and it’s crucial to listen. I would hear about loneliness, guilt, fear of cancer recurrence, marital issues after losing body parts, the burden of expensive treatments, and the emotional and practical struggles that come with it all. As someone who has experienced it firsthand, I truly understand the importance of counseling alongside oncology.

Where medical treatment ends, that’s where the real game of snakes and ladders begins. I had already realized that I would never return to my old life of teaching—the school bell, the children’s rush during tiffin period, the tea and snacks in the teachers’ room, checking notebooks—those days were behind me. My transformed life, our three children, and managing the household had become a tremendous challenge. But I don’t want to spend this hard-earned life indulging in sorrow.

“Tell your heart today—whatever comes, take the truth as it is.”
Though I couldn’t accept these words from the poet Rabindranath Tagore easily at first, over time, I have learned to live by them.

There’s a saying in English: “If you want to go fast, walk alone. But if you want to go far, walk together.”