Mark your calendars. Share with cancer survivors of cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and men after prostate cancer and penile cancer. They should all know about lower limb lymphedema, a significant survivorship issue
While there is some awareness on lymphedema after breast cancer, we found that the awareness on lower limb lymphedema was extremely low.
Lower Limb Lymphedema affects women with gynaecological cancers like cervical cancer, vulvar…
The theme for UHC2021 is "Leave No One’s Health Behind : Invest in Health Systems For All". We explore what right to health means for people and what investments need to be made in health systems to enable each one of us to be better informed about health, to be able to be pro-actively engaged with our health and to feel empowered to make better decisions and better choices. “ The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being…
PCOS affects a lot of young women. Living with PCOS symptoms can be very challenging. In our second PCOS webinar, we focus on hirsutism (facial and body hair) issues faced by women with PCOS and the importance of family support to deal with the social issues related to PCOS and hirsutism. Join us as we speak with Dr. Tejal Lathia, Endocrinologist Anjum Sohail, Nutritionist and health coach Dr. Chitra Selvan, Endocrinologist Rakhi Shaha, Senior Executive Prof Mahati Chittem, PhD Associate…
Breast Cancer Survivors live with constant fear and anxiety of relapse. They often wonder what they can do to reduce the risk of recurrence. They want to be better prepared but also know how to manage their emotions better. Join us on this webinar to understand this topic better. Can I prevent recurrence of breast cancer? What percentage of breast cancer survivors will have recurrence? How can I deal with my constant worry and anxiety? PatientsEngage and Biocon Biologics brought together…
Listen to stroke survivors Jennifer Menezes and Rajesh Arora share their experience of having a stroke and working through #stroke recovery. Lots of lessons and insights for stroke survivors Jennifer Menezes and Rajesh Arora had very different symptoms. They post stroke challenges were different, their recovery journeys were different. What is common is their hard work and tenacity that kept them going through the emotionally challenging and difficult periods, periods of depression and…
PCOS is a growing cause of concern among women these days. Women with PCOS struggle with weight issues, skin and hair issues as well as fertility issues. PCOS can be managed. Find out how. Join us as we speak with Anjali Uthup Kurian, RJ Radio Mango and Trustee, Sunny Foundation Dr. Usha Sriram, Endocrinologist and Founder Diwas, which is focussed on women's health Dr. Sheela Nambiar, OBGYN and Lifestyle Medicine Physician Moderated by Aparna Mittal of PatientsEngage When: 21st October…
Let us acknowledge that any illness or condition affects the overall wellbeing of the person.Listen to voices of persons with chronic illnesses to understand how the condition affects their mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay We speak of mental health issues in isolation; we do not acknowledge physical health and diagnosis of a chronic condition as a factor that influences mental wellbeing. Lets take a few examples of lived experiences. Click on the subheading for the details. Lymphoma…
Act Now. Save Lives! Breast Cancer is becoming the number 1 cancer among urban Indian women. A significant number of women affected are below the age of 40. PatientsEngage brings together a panel to discuss the reasons behind this rise, the challenges in screening and diagnosis for young women, the risk factors that Indian women, especially young women should be aware of and what each woman should do to reduce her risk and catch it early. The panelists are: Dr. Rohini Patil, Breast Cancer…
Knowing more about Lupus helps you make better informed choices and manage it well. Don't miss out on the webinar series on managing the various aspects of living with Lupus Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in the affected organs. It can affect the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels. With the support of Biocon Biologics, we bring a series of webinars with…
