World Disability Day, December 3rd, sheds light on an often ignored ‘minority’, which makes up 15% of the world’s population. While the focus is on ‘inclusivity’, most people are unaware of its existence. Wheelchair user, film-maker and travel…
And continue to give back to the community. Vijay Bhende, 38 and his wife who got married on World Aids Day 10 years ago, have completed their TB treatment and have now adopted 10 HIV+ girls. Vijay talks of his near death experience, his feelings of…
Naved Patel, 26 year old chef, entrepreneur, food stylist, suffered severe allergy from his pet dogs that left him acutely breathless, damaged his power to smell and scarred him for life. Here he narrates how it all began. We also talk to Dr. Anil…
Dhruv Balachander, who was diagnosed with Fragile-X syndrome and autism at a young age, is a skilful and prolific self taught artist who has created over 100 artworks that have been framed, sold, gifted or displayed. His mother, Vimal, writes about…
Narayan Chandra Dey,72 from Bally, Howrah has been fighting prostate cancer for 7 years now. He talks about how he finds the will to combat his condition.
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I am surviving with prostate cancer for the last 7 years…
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019 is The Family and Diabetes. Lets look at how families supported our diabetes patients and the role of the family in the management, care and prevention of diabetes.
Marianne de Nazareth, Bangalore
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Nandita Banerjee, 60 a certified Diabetes educator with DAY (Diabetes Awareness and You) in Kolkata, talks about how she has been battling this silent killer herself for the last 18 years with a lot of success.
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Shrenik Shah, 67 from Ahmedabad, India was diagnosed with Larynx (Vocal Folds) cancer, stage IV A 22 years ago. He now speaks with an Electrolarynx to motivate and inspire others.
What were the early symptoms? What made you go see a doctor?
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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.
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