About Us

We are passionate, considerate, respectful and empathetic toward those individuals and families touched by cancer. We believe that all people deserve the best treatment with dignity. we are encouraging, dedicated and supportive  team contributing the society through our knowledge, wisdom and humility.

We value the determination and drive of our colleagues to take bold steps to effect positive change. We believe in sharing the experiences that can make the significant positive changes in modern cancer treatment. We are honest and ethical in all that we do, and engage in responsible decision-making that reflects the highest standards of care. This ensures that our credibility, leadership and use of resources is never in question.

We value our history of learning as we strive for continuous improvement and development at all levels of the organization. We embrace a creative approach to finding solutions that are appropriate and consistent with the strategy, character and abilities of the organization. We value diversity and work hard to create a collaborative environment where we benefit from the technological perspectives of others.

The Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh is made up of inspiring people who are leaders in their fields and those knowledge and expertise make a real difference in the fight against cancer. Our people have the energy and passion to contribute to a better future and to work tirelessly to improve lives now.

At just over 35 years as a recognized specialty, medical oncology is a relatively young but rapidly evolving discipline, which poses significant challenges for those working in the field. These challenges include the need to continue research to determine optimal methods of treatment, to keep abreast of new developments and to ensure that the legislative and operating environment affecting the practice of medical oncology.

Moves to establish a society to represent medical oncologists in Bangladesh began in July 2014, against a background of major challenges in comprehensive cancer treatment with limited resources. A working party under the chairmanship of Professor ParveenShahida Akhtar was established to consider an appropriate organization, its aims and its relationship with other societies and organizations. After a brief discussion with country’s famous oncologist, physicians and surgeons, 18^th February 2015, the Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh (MOSB) was established under the inaugural chairmanship of Professor ParveenShahida Akhtar.

The Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh (MOSB) has played a significant role in assisting medical oncologists to meet these challenges, encouraging research and clinical trials, facilitating the training and continuing education programs, providing representation for medical oncologists to government and other organizations.

1. To protect the rights of the medical oncologists.

2. To promote the advancement of knowledge and the practice of medicine in the field pertaining to medical oncology for the benefit of the community.

3. To promote and maintain the highest standards of medical oncology practice and ethics throughout the community within the limited resources.

4. To co-operate with and advise medical or other bodies interested in medical oncology practice and the management of neoplastic disease.

5. To promote and facilitate the distribution of information relevant to medical oncology practice throughout the community.

6. To support researchers and establish the cooperation between other medical oncology society worldwide.

IMPROVE CANCER CARE – We are passionate to improve the care that each and every cancer patient gets the same opportunity for quality cancer care regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, educational level or geography.

IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING – We value your opinion, your instincts and your beliefs. We believe that you are the most important person in this process.

ENSURE THE DIVERSITY – We respect methodical differences and advocate for those practices and beliefs as they impact your cancer care. We also believe in the diversity of personalized cancer care and embrace technical differences because there isn’t just one road to travel.

MAXIMIZE THE QUALITY – We value ongoing professional development and continuing education because our purpose is to learn, understand, teach and treat.

At present, National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital (NICRH), Shaheed Sohrawardi Medical College & Hospital and Combined Military hospital (CMH) have medical oncology department. Every Year four student will get the chance at medical Oncology post-graduation (MD) in National Institute of cancer Research. According to National Health Bulletin 2017, Medical Oncology department of NICRH served 49.8% of total indoor cancer patient. To ensure the comprehensive cancer management for all people by Vision 2030, it is mandatory to expand the medical oncology service at every tertiary level hospital in Bangladesh. The recommendations are following:

• To establish a National Cancer monitoring cell including all stakeholders
• To ensure Medical Oncology service at every Tertiary level of Hospital by starting an individual department of Medical Oncology.
• Post-graduation seat In MD (Medical Oncology) should be increased at least 15 in number per year