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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  

  • Picture of a young woman, a breast cancer survivor in denim jacker and a red dress in front of Victoria Memorial and text overlay I am now at my fittest
    Keeping Hope Alive During And After Breast Cancer
    Subhasmita was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26. She talks of her physical and emotional journey as she made difficult choices. What kept her going through the worst days of breast cancer treatment and how she handles the issues of breast cancer survivorship. I am Subhasmita, 29 years old, Single. A marketer. I am a breast cancer survivor (ER+, PR+, her2neu-, stage 2A). I grew up in a small village in Odisha and I work and live in Kolkata at the moment for work. I paint, read and write in my…
  • A woman in a chef apron framed by a breast cancer ribbon and the text We are given one life. Live it to the maximum
    My Four Pillars Against Breast Cancer
    A spoonful of humour & a ladle full of exercise are key to dealing with cancer and the effects of treatment believes sous chef Prachi Kulkarni who survived Stage 2 Breast cancer. Read about the four pillars that helped her fight the battle and emerge scarred but smiling. Talking to Prachi is like entering a room filled with sunlight. Her infectious laughter and one-liners keep you in splits. At the same time, you are strongly aware that her humour is rooted in the rough reality of her…
  • Colon cancer survivor wearing a red shirt and black suit and the text Accepting and managing the stoma bag
    Managing My Siamese Twin (The Stoma Bag)
    Ramendra Kumar who has previously shared his experiences with colon cancer and believes in the power of humour, writes about the challenges of learning to live with the stoma bag. Read the first part of Ramendra's cancer story and the second part here.  When my daughter Ankita was born, I made it clear to my wife Madhavi that I would not change her nappies (Ankita’s nappies, fortunately Madhavi had far outgrown that stage!) I told my soul mate that I would, in every other way, care for our…
  • Neema in a pink shirt, white pants and a scarf in an open area walking with support of a cane
    मुझे अपने बेटे के लिए अपनी हड्डियों के कैंसर से लड़ना था
    नीमा 26 वर्ष की थीं जब उनको ऑस्टियोसारकोमा (हड्डी का कैंसर) का निदान मिला और उनका जीवन हमेशा के लिए बदल गया। इस लेख में वे अपनी उस चुनौतीपूर्ण यात्रा के बारे में बात करती हैं जिसमें कई सर्जरी, टांग का कटना, और अनेक अन्य मुश्किलों का सामना करना पड़ा, और यह भी साझा करती हैं कि कैंसर से लड़ने की हिम्मत और प्रेरणा उन्हें किस से मिली। कृपया हमें अपनी स्थिति के बारे में कुछ बताएं 1998 के नवंबर की बात है जब मैं सिर्फ 26 साल की थी और मुझे अपने घुटने के ओस्टियोसारकोमा (हड्डी का कैंसर) का निदान मिला। आपके…
  • Overview of Multiple Myeloma
    Overview of Multiple Myeloma
    Overview Multiple Myeloma (MM) is also called Kahler’s disease. It is a cancer of the plasma cells. Plasma cells are normally found in the bone marrow and play an important part in our immune system. They  are responsible for producing antibodies called immunoglobulins which attack and kill germs.  When plasma cells become cancerous and divide rapidly, it is called Multiple Myeloma. Cancerours plsma cells make an abnormal protein called monoclonal immunoglobulin or M-protein/spike or…
  • A pic of a plane midflight and overlay of the text Travel tips for Cancer patients
    कैंसर सर्वाइवर के लिए यात्रा से संबंधित नुस्खे
    कैंसर रोगी और उत्तरजीवी (सर्वाईवर) यात्रा कर सकते हैं, पर उन्हें कुछ ख़ास बातों का ख़याल रखना चाहिए। इस लेख में इस के लिए डॉ. शीतल पटेल से कुछ सुझाव हैं और उर्वी सबनीस, नंदिता मुरलीधर और मोना चौधरी (सभी कैंसर उत्तरजीवी / सर्वाईवर) का बहुमूल्य योगदान भी शामिल है। कैंसर रोगी को किसी भी यात्रा को शुरू करने से पहले अपने डॉक्टर की सहमति ज़रूर प्राप्त कर लेनी चाहिए। यात्रा का कार्यक्रम ऐसा बनाएं ताकि आप यात्रा के कारण अपने किसी भी टेस्ट या फॉलो-उप अपॉइंटमेंट से न चूकें। यात्रा करने के लिए ध्यान रहे कि…
  • Image of a woman experiencing hot flashes and using a hand fan. Text overlay on blue strip - Menopause And Cancer
    Tips To Manage Menopause During Cancer Treatment
    Developing menopause while going through cancer is a double whammy for all women. The sudden jolt of menopause caused by cancer treatment is not only physically but mentally straining as well.  Can physiotherapy help alleviate these distressing menopausal effects and improve quality of life for women with cancer? Ajeeta Kulkarni, a senior physiotherapist at Tata Memorial hospital in Mumbai, tells us how. What are the causes of menopause in cancer patients? Menopause is the decline in the…
  • Picture of a man with multiple myeloma and the text alongside: Hardest part is to come out of denial mode
    मल्टीपल मायलोमा के निदान के बाद मैंने हर पल को सँजोना सीखा
    कोलकाता के 56 वर्षीय रजत सुभ्रा बिस्वास को मल्टीपल मायलोमा का निदान मिला था और उनकी बीएमटी (बोन मैरो ट्रांसप्लांट) सर्जरी भी हुई है। इस लेख में वे अपनी मल्टीपल मायलोमा की यात्रा के बारे में बात करते हैं। मुझे सितंबर 2018 में मल्टीपल मायलोमा का निदान मिला था। मैं वर्तमान में रेमिशन में हूँ। शुरुआती लक्षण क्या थे? मैं धीरे-धीरे गुर्दे के कार्य में कमी का अनुभव कर रहा था, मूत्र में प्रोटीन के रिसाव में वृद्धि के साथ-साथ मेरा क्रिएटिनिन स्तर लगातार बढ़ रहा था। इसके अलावा, मुझे अत्यधिक थकान और त्वचा…
  • A partially visible person in white top and pants holding the urge to urinate with text on blue strip How to manage incontinence
    Managing Bowel and Bladder Incontinence in Cancer Patients
    Bowel (fecal) and bladder (urinary) incontinence is a relatively common side-effect that can occur during cancer treatment. Due to the stigma and under-recognition attached to this condition, quality of life suffers significantly in persons with cancer. Learn more about managing this condition with Prachi P. Narkhede, a MPT Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapist at Tata Memorial Hospital. What is incontinence? It is loss of control of bladder and bowel causing accidental leakage of…
  • An woman holding her foot in pain and text overlay on blue strip :Tips and Exercises for Neuropathy
    Managing Neuropathy In Cancer treatment
    One of the many unpleasant aspects of treatment for cancer patients is the adverse effect of having nerve related pain, tingling, altered sensations, etc. This is termed as neuropathy and occurs when the nerves fibers in the body get damaged, inflamed or destroyed during the cancer treatment process. Neuropathy can be managed with the help of physiotherapy and some lifestyle changes. Manali Kamat, a Physiotherapist from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai provides detailed insight into this…
Hello, My name is Hiba Siddiqui and I am currently working as a Senior Psycho-oncologist at Max Institute of Cancer Care at Max Healthcare (Delhi-NCR, India). I have been practicing as a psychologist, with a specialization in Psycho-oncology for 12…
My name is Sanjeev k & requesting you to review & suggest the Biospy report of my Mother who has lung cancer Your expertise would be a great benefit for us to get the best suitable treatment for my mother. 1. Chemotharapy 2. Immuniotherapy 3…
Hello! My name is Sarayu Narayan, and I am a student of Master's of Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Practice) at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. As part of my curriculum, I am conducting a study on Resilience, Body image…
Losing a mother is the deepest sorrows a heart can know. Nothing on this earth can ever replace the love and care of a parent. It was that fateful day 8th Nov,2020 that within minutes our lives were shattered and everything changed forever. Mom was…
  82 year old elderly woman diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Lives with elderly husband in Bangalore. Need for good nurse and home set up for palliative care. Looking for options other than Portea.  Resources suggested by Pallium India…
Background: Although advancements in systemic therapy have improved the outlook for pancreatic adenocarcinoma, it is not known if patients get access to these therapies. We aimed to examine the patterns and factors associated with access to…
Here are a few things wrong with a mainstream media article like this  https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/diagnostics/can-neem-h… It confuses prevention with cure It mentions various studies with no link to any study Is neem a…
What can the doctor, a friend or a family member say to help the cancer patient feel better? What would you like to hear?    
This blog on the cancer research UK site addresses the concern around sugar and cancer.  Does sugar cause cancer? Does sugar feed cancer cells, making them grow more aggressively? The origins of this linkage and the role of a scientist called…
An extremely heart warming story on two childhood cancer survivors falling in love and getting married https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/fashion/weddings/love-not-lost-two-c…    

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