Cancer
My Father's Journey With Stage 4 Cancer
Prima shares the challenges of caring for her father who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the ureter and kidney, the effect that COVID had on the treatment choices, the pain he went through, the palliative care choices and the emotional turmoil…
I Bled For Seven Months Due To Endometrial Cancer
Asha Sharma, a young engineer, narrates the harrowing delays she faced in diagnosing her endometrial cancer (also called uterine cancer) and wishes to use her hardships and learnings to strengthen advocacy for women’s health. 2018 was a…
"How Would I Tell My Children About My Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis"
Havovi Bharucha, 53 neglected her symptoms and her health while grieving the loss of her husband and being a caregiver to her mother and an aged pet. By the time she sought help, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Endometrial Cancer. She is a reminder…
I Lost My Voice Due to Passive Smoking
Nalini Satyanarayana, 72-year-old nonsmoker, was diagnosed with throat (voice box) cancer 10 years back because of exposure to second-hand smoke in her house. Today, as survivor, she has become an energetic tobacco control warrior and counsels…
Upcoming Webinar: How To Talk To Your Child About A Cancer Diagnosis
Talking to your children about cancer is particularly challenging when the child is a toddler, a young teen or he/she is in a different city or overseas. Join us as we discuss this complex topic on how to handle this discussion at various stages -…
Reading Through My Life And Cancer
Breast cancer survivor, a passionate patient advocate and a lover of books, Rama Sivaram writes about her love for books and how her choice of reading changed over the years and supported her through her cancer journey. Initial Reads My…
My Biggest Challenge Was Getting Used to A Urinary Pouch and Stoma Bag
When Shraddha Shah, 63 from Ahmedabad was diagnosed with bladder cancer, she was single mindedly focussed on getting through the treatment and getting better. But the biggest challenge was yet to come. Read on to appreciate her journey…
I Had Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant And Then Cancer
Rahul Supekar, 42 first had a kidney failure and then cancer of the intestine. He shares his travails, the lifestyle changes he has made and his advice to other patients struggling to cope with their conditions. I was diagnosed with…
