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A partial pic of torso of a woman holding a teal ribbon and text overlay Do NOT ignore pain and weight gain
Don't Ignore Weight Gain
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…
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She Runs To Raise Epilepsy Awareness And Dispel Stigma
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…
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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…
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Life With Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES)
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. To write a story about…
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Living With Positivity After Bladder Cancer
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…
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Falling in Love with Myself After TBI
40 year old, Gutsy (she chose this name because this journey is all about having guts) had a traumatic brain injury after a road accident that left her in coma for almost three weeks. She describes with tongue firmly in cheek her journey over two…
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Prehabilitation Helped My Father Navigate Oral Cancer
Her father Ashwin Chinubhai Gandhi, 72 was diagnosed with Oral Cancer stage 3 in March 2024. As a physiotherapist working in the field of cancer, Nipa Shah navigated this condition armed with her professional knowledge and experience. Sitting on the…
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Healing With Gratitude After Breast Cancer
A friend’s cancer and a stomach upset triggered Nitika Mehra to test herself and find out she had breast cancer. She spoke to us about her philosophy and approach to dealing with cancer and life after breast cancer. Please tell us a bit about your…
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20 years Retrospective-Me and Breast Cancer
Rama Sivaram, a 20 year breast cancer survivor, patient navigator and an Independent Cancer Advocate reflects on her own tryst with breast cancer, and 20 years of survivorship and how it has shaped her perspective in life. Flashback 2004- A…