Mr. Pramod Kumar, 89 was diagnosed with Age Related Macular Degeneration or AMD in 1980. Here he tells us how he has adapted to his disability over the last 25 years and continues to live life to the fullest.
The condition
AMD attacks the macula…
Shaurya Mehrotra,37 is an artist and a sculptor in his own right. He has his own studio as well. With loving encouragement from his parents, Shaurya, is a happy young man today, full of vim and raring to go. His father Anil Mehrotra pens for us what…
Smrithy Rajesh,44 from Bangalore had to take into account how her younger son Advaith, 17, who is on the autism spectrum, would fare when she decided to go in for surgery, and whether other members in her household would be able to support him the…
Jhumur Nandi, 58 did not take the unexplained symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) seriously. Fortunately, her family rushed her to the right hospital and the right doctors in time. She also worked hard on her rehabilitation program to get well…
Mansi (name changed) is a 32-year-old year old woman who had a 12 kg tumour in her right ovary. Here she talks to us about her experience and life post the tumour removal and why it is important to be vigilant about any unexplained changes in your…
Akanksha Patankar Mirji was diagnosed with epilepsy during the 2nd trimester of her first pregnancy when she had a grand mal seizure at home. A committed professional, she has since managed to handle her seizures with support from doctors, family…
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…
Siddhesh Wagle has been living with a frequently overlooked condition called Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES) for over 36 years. It took him 30 years to get this diagnosis after a series of misdiagnosis.
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Rajesh Shah, 66 was diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer in the urinary bladder and soon after underwent a prolonged surgery. The surgery was successful, and he is leading a normal life now for more than 6 years. He talks about his attitude towards life…
