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…
Ramendra Kumar has fought colon cancer with all its adversities, and continues to do so. His story, together with his daughter’s version, puts together the rollercoaster ride that he and family went through the last few months. He shares what keeps…
Ramendra Kumar is a motivational speaker and an award winning author. A positive person, he has also taken his ongoing battle with colon cancer in his stride. He talks about how he balances both his worlds.
I am an engineer and an MBA who had…
B V Lakshmi, a resident of USA, reflects on her decade long journey with three cancers - cervix cancer, colon cancer and rectum cancer, living with the complexities of the ileostomy bag and discovering the healing power of the mind. Read about how…
Mr Pranab Kumar Basu shares his experience of being the sole caregiver of his wife, who had metastastic colon cancer, and how he succeeded in keeping her mentally strong and cheerful till the end.
I have been the sole caregiver for my wife who was…
This World Cancer Day, cancer survivors and PatientsEngage contributors share advice based on their lives experience on how best to deal with a cancer diagnosis. #WeCanICan #WorldCancerDay #WCD2018
What would you tell a person who just learned of…
Nila, 80 from Ahmedabad talks about how a mild gastro issue led to a life altering diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer and how she learnt to live with a colostomy bag and a modified lifestyle. And her coping mantras.
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Usha Jerome, who was diagnosed with upper rectal cancer at 62, talks candidly about her symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and how she heroically fought the darkest period of her life.
Where shall I begin? Perhaps with Dr Naresh Bhat, an eminent and…
B V Lakshmi, who has put up a courageous fight against cancer three times, appreciates life profoundly and says the mind has miraculous power to even change the effect of the DNA.
My mother was milking the cow when she had her pains and I was…