Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Nellore Rose Day Programme Offers Hope to Cancer Patients
A cancer hospital in Nellore held a special Rose Day programme for patients.
The event was designed to give patients courage, confidence and hope.
Rose Day remembers a girl named Melinda Rose.
Melinda had a rare blood cancer when she was 12 years old.
She wrote poems, emails and letters to help other patients feel better.
Doctors at the programme said kindness and confidence can help people cope with cancer.
They also said cancer is not infectious, so patients should not be treated unfairly.
Survivors received roses, sweets and gifts.
Hospital staff encouraged patients to remain hopeful and make use of available treatment.
The Indian Red Cross Society Cancer Hospital held a World Rose Day programme in Nellore on Tuesday.
Chief medical officer Dr T. Lakshmi said the occasion promotes courage, confidence and hope among cancer patients.
World Rose Day commemorates Melinda Rose, a 12-year-old Canadian girl who encouraged fellow patients during her cancer treatment.
Doctors highlighted emotional support, compassion, self-confidence and a positive mindset alongside medical care.
Cancer survivors received roses, sweets and gifts, while patients were encouraged to use the hospital’s treatment facilities.
- Who
- The Indian Red Cross Society Cancer Hospital, its doctors and staff, cancer patients, survivors and attendants participated.
- What
- A World Rose Day programme was held to support and encourage cancer patients.
- When
- The programme was held on Tuesday; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Where
- At the Indian Red Cross Society Cancer Hospital in Nellore.
- Why
- To promote courage, confidence and hope among cancer patients and provide emotional support.
- Event
- World Rose Day programme
- Location
- Indian Red Cross Society Cancer Hospital, Nellore
- Main message
- Courage, confidence, hope and emotional support are important for cancer patients.
- Rose Day inspiration
- Melinda Rose, a 12-year-old Canadian girl with a rare form of blood cancer.
- Hospital commitment
- The hospital said it would provide treatment and care without imposing additional charges.
- Patient recognition
- Cancer survivors who completed treatment received roses, sweets and gifts.
- Public awareness
- Doctors stressed that cancer is not infectious and patients should not face discrimination.