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My cancer doesn't define who I am
"I was originally diagnosed with locally advanced cancer, so that means it's advanced within in the chest. Mine was triple negative. It's the most aggressive form of cancer," she said. Her breast cancer diagnosis came in 2008. She found out about…
Cancer survivor, 12, rewarded for selflessly volunteering to help other patients
Cancer survivor Lam Yi-ning is only 12 years old. She was diagnosed with cancer when she was just seven. She underwent brain surgery, four chemotherapy sessions and 30 radiotherapy sessions. Despite frequent headaches and impaired vision,…
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Role of family / friend in treatment of cancer patient
In the words of Kamini Pradhan, a featured Ovarian cancer crusader Family and friends have a major role to play in the treatment of a cancer patient. A cancer patient can be supported in the following ways :- MENTAL / EMOTIONAL  SUPPORT 1…
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Ayurvedic Doctor Kept Her Out Of pain
A husband recalls the last few months of his wife’s journey with pancreatic cancer and the need for palliative care. He shares his experience and his advice for families in similar situations. It is a reminder that palliative care needs must…