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    This Community will address questions and discussions on all forms of Cancer. We will support each other - patients and caregivers in their journey  

  • ब्रेन ट्यूमर होने के बाद मेरी पहली प्राथमिकता मेरा स्वास्थ्य है
    30 वर्षीय मेल्विन जॉर्ज इस लेख में एस्ट्रोसाइटोमा (एक प्रकार का ब्रेन ट्यूमर) का निदान प्राप्त करने, देखभाल के विकल्पों का आकलन करने और निर्णय लेने, और कैंसर के उपचार और सम्बंधित दुष्प्रभाव पर चर्चा करते हैं और साझा करते हैं  कि इन सब अनुभव और चुनौतियों ने उन्हें व्यक्तिगत रूप से कैसे प्रभावित किया और रिकवरी में उनकी आस्था उनका मुख्य सहारा कैसे बनी रही।  चौंकाने वाला निदान 11 जुलाई 2017 का दिन। मैं अपने छात्रावास के कमरे में अपने बिस्तर पर लेटा हुआ था और जैसे ही मैं जाका, मैंने देखा…
  • Announcement for the Bladder Cancer Awareness Series of Cancer Power Circle with the Bladder Cancer ribbon
    Bladder Cancer Awareness Webinar Series
    May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and Cancer Power Circle is running a series of webinars with senior oncologists from across the country on knowing the symptoms of bladder cancer, getting an early diagnosis, navigating treatment choices and living well with bladder cancer. We have already done the following two webinars  Know the symptoms of Bladder Cancer with Dr. PK. Julka, Principal Director Oncology, Max Institute of Cancer Care and Dr. Jyoti Wadhwa, Director Medical and Hemato…
  • Sudhir who has multiple myeloma running in an open park
    I Don’t Agonize About My Multiple Myeloma
    Sudhir Salian, 56, now living with multiple myeloma for 5 years, had a relapse in October 2021 and is now preparing for a stem cell transplant. Read how he strongly believes in the power of positive thinking, exercise and discipline to stay buoyant for tomorrow. It was the summer of 2017. I had just turned 51. One morning when I stepped out for my usual run, I began feeling exceptionally tired and getting out of breath. I had to stop half way. I was wondering what it was. I had been travelling…
  • The author, a woman in a red and yellow sari and a yellow blouse, holding birds
    मैंने अपनी आवाज पैसिव स्मोकिंग (निष्क्रिय धूम्रपान) के कारण खो दी
    धूम्रपान न करने वाली 72 वर्षीया नलिनी सत्यनारायण को 10 साल पहले उनके घर में सेकेंड हैंड धुएं के संपर्क में आने के कारण गले (वॉयस बॉक्स) के कैंसर का निदान मिला। आज, उत्तरजीवी के रूप में, वे एक ऊर्जावान तंबाकू नियंत्रण योद्धा बन गई हैं और ऐसे लोगों को परामर्श देती हैं जिन्होंने स्वरयंत्र (लैरिन्क्स) की सर्जरी करवाई है जिसमें उनका वॉयस बॉक्स हटाया गया है - वे उन्हें कृत्रिम वॉयस बॉक्स से बात करना सिखाती हैं। आपने कब और कैसे अपने गले की समस्या को पहचाना? जनवरी 2010 की बात है। मुझे लगा कि मेरा गला…
  • Should Time Toxicity Be A Factor In Informed Decision Making?
    Patients with advanced cancers often contemplate the time burden of their cancer care. What does this exactly entail? Dr Arjun Gupta, an Oncologist and Researcher, recently wrote a paper about Time Toxicity for Cancer patients. He helps us understand this new concept and how it can affect quality of life for patients. What is ‘’time toxicity’’? We have seen tremendous progress in oncology in the past few decades. Yet, for advanced solid cancers, average survival benefits offered by new…
  • Announcement of a discussion with a head and neck cancer survivor
    Webinar: Living Smartly After Head and Neck Cancer
    Head and Neck Cancer survivors often have a multitude of issues even after the treatment of cancer is over and they are in remission.  We speak with Mr. Sunil Issar on dealing with facial disfigurement and strict dietary restrictions, on giving up smoking and getting back to work.  Just before his landmark 40th birthday, Mr. Sunil Issar was diagnosed with stage-3 CA Buccal Mucosa or Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a type of mouth cancer. Mr Sunil Issar speaks with Aparna Mittal,…
  • मुंह के कैंसर के कारण मैं अब ठोस भोजन चबाने का आनंद भी नहीं ले सकता
    लगभग 20 वर्षों तक अवनींद्र मान को पान मसाला/गुटका तंबाकू की लत लगी रही थी, पर फिर उन्हें बड़ा झटका लगा - उन्हें मुंह का कैंसर हो गया और उनके बाएं जबड़े को हटाना पड़ा। आज,  एक उत्तरजीवी के रूप में, वे मुंह के कैंसर के जोखिम के लिए जागरूकता फैलाने के लिए और लोगों की जान बचाने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है। मुझे 2012 में 44 साल की उम्र में मुंह के कैंसर का निदान मिला था मुंह के कैंसर के शुरुआती लक्षण मेरा शुरुआती लक्षण था मुंह में मामूली सी परेशानी। जलन होती थी और मुझे अपना मुँह पूरी तरह से चौड़ा करके…
  • Webinar: Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Management
    This webinar is not just for Ovarian Cancer survivors but also for survivors of breast cancer, uterine cancer, colorectal cancer and all women at risk of Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian Cancer is a difficult to diagnose cancer. So it is very important for us to be aware of the surprising symptoms of Ovarian cancer. We must also know the factors that increase risk. Additionally, in COVID times, it is important to understand how to continue treatment and when you should vaccinate. We bring together a…
  • Coping with Colon Cancer with some Filmi Tadka - Webinar VIDEO
    Mr Ramendra Kumar will speak with Aparna Mittal, founder PatientsEngage on his tryst with Colon cancer, his coping strategies for dealing with the challenges of treatment and how his love for films helps keep the spirits up. Mr. Ramendra Kumar, a motivational speaker and award winning author was diagnosed with Colon cancer in Nov 2021. Since then he has been coping with the challenges of colon cancer and the treatment.   Read about Ramendra Kumar Part 1 and Part 2 or watch the video…
  • A panel discussion on Kidney Cancer with the profile pictures of the panelists
    Demystifying Kidney Cancer : Key Webinar takeaways
    Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of adult kidney cancer, making up about 85% of diagnoses. And yet it is rarely talked about.  Kidney Cancer is also an area which has seen significant progress in treatment options. Key takeaways from the webinar are given below.  An expert panel talked about kidney cancer and answered questions and concerns that patients have. The panelists are Dr. KL Jayakumar, MD Radiation Oncology. Professor and HOD, Sreemookambika Cancer center,…
Found this interesting article. What are your thoughts on it? http://www.grassfactor.com/cancer.htm
Such an inspiring tale of a young person http://www.patientsengage.com/?q=personal-voices/cancer-survivor-12-rew…
A friend of mine is undergoing chemotherapy and is constantly battling mouth ulcers. What can he do about it ?
How do I choose my treatment option for cancer ? What should I be asking my oncologist ?
Hi everyone, It's a pleasure to be here. On one hand, cancers are increasing by leaps and bounds. Except for few cancers, most are rising rapidly. This is the bad news. But the good news is that, our understanding and research in cancer has…
I came across this on FaceBook. How much of this information is correct? http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/    
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