Lung Cancer
A Lung Cancer Journey of Resilience
Sai Narayana Karanam, 70, has been managing Stage 4 lung cancer for the last 12 years. Targeted medication has worked for him as have his positivity and disciplined lifestyle. He shares his story with us. My name is Sai Narayana Karanam. I am 70…
Challenges in Navigating Late Stage Lung Cancer Care
The health of an individual goes beyond the journey of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recovery phase. The support and information provided by healthcare professionals and hospital/ clinics is key to helping patients and their families navigate…
Each One Of Us Is A Victim And A Perpetrator
Jyoti Pande Lavakare has enough data to make us aware how harmful the air we breathe in is. She put it all together in a book, which is also driven by a personal loss. A relentless activist, she advocates mindful consumption and slow living and…
Yoga Supported My Stage 4 Lung Cancer Treatment And Recovery
Ramki Sreenivasan was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 2017. Along with initial brain radiation, targeted therapy, he embraced the spirit and practices of yoga passionately for healing and recovery. Here he advocates the vast potential of yoga…
ALK Lung Cancer Patients Work Together To Increase Life Expectancy
Shiba Suresh, who was diagnosed with Stage IV ALK mutation lung cancer, was immediately started with targeted therapy. Here she states she has responded well to her medications and considers herself lucky that she can live longer. We have beautiful…
New Drugs Kept My Mom Alive for 4 More Years
Amit Mohile, whose mother passed away in December 2018 due to rare ALK positive lung cancer, shares with us her diagnosis, disease and the difficult times. Could you tell us a little about your mother’s condition? What were her early symptoms? My…
Did I get Lung Cancer because I am Asian?
Shailaja Asave, a non-smoker, who developed lung cancer at 67, believed to be due to a gene mutation prevalent in Asian women, is undergoing targeted therapy and living each day to the fullest. Read about her diagnosis, treatment and unbeatable…
My Humble Request To All: Please Give Up Smoking
Atabuddin Mondal,53 from Chakdaha, West Bengal has been suffering from Bronchogenic Carcinoma, and is now in a better form after going through chemotherapy cycles. He shares his experiences of handling the Big C. Please tell us about your condition…
