Dhaka Seminar Tackles Skin Cancer Challenges and Arsenic Risks

A seminar on skin cancer management took place in Dhaka on Monday. Organised by the Bangladesh Academy of Dermatology, the event focused on prevention, clinical treatments, and the latest research. Experts gathered to discuss challenges and advancements in the field.

The seminar, titled Comprehensive Management of Skin Cancer, covered a range of topics. Discussions included melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), and the risks of multiple malignancies in patients with arsenicosis. Surgical techniques and the newest medical treatments were also examined.

Senior dermatologists shared their clinical experiences, highlighting the heavy burden of cancer among those affected by arsenic exposure. The event was led by Professor Dr Shahidullah Sikder, with Associate Professor Dr Mohammed Saiful Islam Bhuiyan serving as moderator.

Scientific papers were presented by Dr Md Wazed Ali Mridha, Dr Saurabh Debnath, Dr Rehnuma Nasim, Dr Shahzaman, Dr Nazma Azim Daisy, and Professor Dr Mahbub Rahman Shaheen. A panel of experts—including Professor Dr Muhammad Shahid Ullah, Professor Dr Muhammad Munir Rashid, Professor Dr ATM Asaduzzaman, Professor Dr MU Kabir Chowdhury, Professor Dr Md Jamal Uddin, and Professor Dr Md Afzalul Karim—joined the discussions. However, no public details were released about the specific scientists behind the broader research presentations.

The event brought together leading dermatologists to address critical issues in skin cancer care. While the names of all contributing researchers remain undisclosed, the seminar provided a platform for sharing expertise on treatment and prevention. The focus on arsenic-related cancers underscored the need for targeted medical strategies in Bangladesh.