Pain management is more than medicines. Music, performance, shared activity and the company of others to alleviate feelings of isolation and give people something to look forward to. At Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF), our intent for the day was simple: to bring joy and ease the stress that fills the daily routine of patients living with different conditions and the caregivers beside them.
On 9 Oct’ 2026, At RVS CAS, the event was inaugurated by Dr. T. Balaji, Managing Trustee, CCF; Dr. Sreedevi Warrier, Director, CCF; and Prof. Saramma Samuel, Secretary, RVS Groups of Institutions under the theme “Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care”. A total of 220 attendees took part, including patients travelling from 36 villages. For three hours, the focus was on the people gathered rather than on their diagnoses.
10 Oct’ 2026: World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. Continuing the observance, Dr. Sujitha Dhayananthan and Team from CCF delivered a public awareness programme on hospice and palliative care at Semmozhi Poonga Open-Air Theater, Coimbatore, to encourage community understanding of its importance. There were 287 people who signed the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day banner to show their support.
The public’s support at the awareness programme, along with the joy shared by patients and caregivers the day before, showed how important it is to give patients and their families kind care, good pain relief, dignity and a better quality of life.
