Parameswaran(Param), 51 is a CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) survivor. He recounts his experience of battling the condition, going through a Bone Marrow Transplant and his journey to becoming a patient advocate.

The integration of psycho-oncology into cancer care has significantly helped alleviate emotional and psychological distress for both patients and caregivers. Savita Goswami, psycho-oncologist at Tata Memorial Hospital, discusses some of the psychotherapeutic intervention techniques used in paediatric cancer care.

In recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on psychosocial interventions in paediatric oncology care. What does it really entail?

Children who are out of town patients often miss school for months on end. This affects the child socially and psychologically and often makes reintegration back to school difficult. Dr. Shital Raval visits Canshala which helps bridge that gap by providing continuity of education and normalcy to a child’s life.

#WorldThalassemiaDay 

Partth Thakur, 20, a thalassemia major, started The Wishing Factory to fulfil the desires of the terminally ill. His life that is packed with adventure and altruism for the welfare of thalassemia patients can provide significant motivational influences to all.

"I was born for a reason and all the struggle and endurance is only making me stronger"