Rangashri Kishore, Head Librarian at Krea University, Chittoor, who was caregiver to her brother for 35 years after he spiralled into depression and aggression when he did not get a seat in the University, talks about the family's caregiver…
When A Chitra, 38 from Bengaluru started having seizures, she was initially treated for epilepsy but was eventually diagnosed with Malignant Glioma, a type of brain tumour. She shares how she handled the gamut of treatment and the emotional…
World Cerebral Palsy Day
Today, we celebrate the achievements of persons with Cerebral Palsy. We have showcased people who have followed their heart and chosen different career options. They value their independence, their choices and they all…
Tulsi Chikhal, 34 from Mumbai India on how she took the diagnosis of breast cancer head on, on dealing with chemotherapy, mastectomy and hair loss and side effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy and trekking to Everest Base Camp.
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Joseph Afreddy from Mumbai shares the challenges faced by his 10 year old son Neel who has the rare disease MPS II, also known as Hunter's syndrome, the benefits of an early diagnosis and what keeps him awake at night.
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In our next webinar in the #LivingBetter series, Swati Agrawal will talk about her experience of living with Fibromyalgia, an invisible illness. She will talk to us about how the chronic pain affects her emotional and psycho-social health, and the…
Neetu, 42 was a software consultant before the onset of Scleroderma transformed her life and identity. She describes her lived experience with Scleroderma, her challenges and the lifestyle changes that work for her. She is now co-founder…
In 2015, Ketaki Jani, was absolutely shattered when she developed alopecia and lost her hair. Being ill at ease with wigs and caps, she decided to get her bald scalp fully tattooed. Read her bold, unconventional battle.
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Pranay Rangra, 35 from Mumbai, is a Stage 2 Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor shares the psycho-social aspects of life after cancer, how cancer has changed his life. And his future plans, including making a documentary on South Africa.
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