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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Survivor Nita Patel sitting on a chair in a house coat that hides her colostomy bag with her husband
Learning to Live with the Colostomy Bag
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. Please tell us a bit about your…
My Win over Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer
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…
Three-time Cancer Survivor Stresses Staying Positive
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…
Colon cancer at 27 did not stop her aiming for 5Km
Choo Mei Sze from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia surprised doctors with her condition and then even more with her fighting spirit. The TV host/columnist/blogger/emcee shares her tips for coming back stronger than ever.  Please tell us a bit…