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Foundation for Childhood Cancer and Palliatiive care in Bangladesh.

ASHIC, A Foundation for Childhood Cancer, is a beacon of hope that arose from tremendous tragedy for the Choudhury family. The organization was founded in 1994 after the Choudhurys lost their son, Ashiq, to a rare form of cancer. Ashiq was a vibrant, beautiful child whose promise of a rich life came to a premature end at the tender age of three. On May 20th, 1993, Ashiq slipped into eternal peace after a year-long fight against the death grip of cancer, leaving his loved ones lost in their own bleak worlds. Ashiq's sudden diagnosis and prolonged treatment with numerous courses of chemotherapy and surgery at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in London brought a calamity into his family's life. During her son's treatment, Salma Choudhury came across many other families in similar situations. She also experienced the benevolence of individuals and charity organizations who offered comfort to these children and their families during their darkest days. After the loss of Ashiq, the Choudhury family was inspired to reach out to the children living with cancer in Bangladesh. They transformed their thoughts into reality through founding ASHIC (A Shelter for Helpless Ill Children), a charity organization dedicated to improving the quality of lives for this special group of children.

30/09/2026

September
Cancer Awareness Month September 2026
We Can Fight Against Childhood Cancer

23/09/2026

On the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ASHIC Foundation in collaboration with World Child Cancer distributed Leaflets at various places in Dhaka city.

20/09/2026

On the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month "Leaflet & T-Shirt Distribution" was jointly organized by ASHIC Foundation for Childhood Cancer and World Child Cancer on 19 September 2026 at Robindro Sorobor, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

16/09/2026

13/09/2026

On the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a seminar titled “Seminar on Childhood Cancer: Awareness, Service and Hope” was jointly organized by ASHIC Foundation for Childhood Cancer and World Child Cancer. The seminar was held on 12 September 2026 at Sheba Bhaban, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

শৈশব ক্যান্সার সচেতনতা মাস উপলক্ষে আশিক, ফাউন্ডেশন ফর চাইল্ডহুড ক্যান্সার এবং ওয়ার্ল্ড চাইল্ড ক্যান্সার-এর যৌথ উদ্যোগে সেমিনার অন চাইল্ডহুড ক্যান্সার: সচেতনতা, সেবা ও আশা শীর্ষক একটি সেমিনার ১২ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬ ঢাকার ধানমন্ডির সেবা ভবনে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে।

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সময়মতো চিকিৎসা পেলে স্বাভাবিক জীবনে ফিরতে পারে https://share.google/QWBINiYnjN9cyssoN

09/09/2026

The two types of childhood cancers with the highest incidence in Bangladesh are Leukemia and Retinoblastoma.

Diagnosis, treatment, and after-treatment support has come a long way in the last three decades but there is still a long way to go. Nutrition, emotional and mental support/remediation during and after treatment, rehabilitation services, education and social re-integration are all important aspects of total cancer care.

ASHIC continues its quest in enriching these services.

08/09/2026

Early diagnosis can vastly improve the chances to conquer childhood cancer. Yet, in Bangladesh, due to delays from many different reasons, the late diagnosis has a significantly negative impact on successful treatment.

Which is why, in conjunction with improving medical facilities and responsiveness, society at large must become better aware about early signs of cancer (please check earlier posts). Parents must learn to advocate for their child if symptoms persist, and find their way into treatment centers as soon as possible.

07/09/2026

Low and middle income countries have a long way to go in having the infrastructure and support system required to conquer childhood cancer. Relying only on the government is insufficient. Service centric, private efforts - like those from ASHIC - are imperative in increasing the depth and breadth of services for these warriors.

06/09/2026

In Bangladesh, where lack of early diagnosis is a major contributor to low survival rates, it is imperative to have wide awareness about the early signs of cancer.

05/09/2026

While cure rates have improved for childhood cancer, the incidence is also rising due to various factors.

These children need incredible support and understanding from family, friends and broader society.

Address

House # 52, Road # 3/A, Dhanmondi R/A
Dhaka
1209

Telephone

+8801552100293

Website

http://www.ashic.org/

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