Anu Bhatia, a school teacher, fulfilled her late husband’s wish to write a novel after he lost his voice to cancer of the vocal chords to help those going through similar experiences. Her book sensitively captures the two year’s journey of loss and…
Nalini Satyanaraya, 72-year-old nonsmoker, was diagnosed with throat (voice box) cancer 10 years back because of exposure to second-hand smoke in her house. Today, as survivor, she has become an energetic tobacco control warrior and counsels…
Avenindra Mann, who was addicted to pan masala or smokeless tobacco for nearly 20 years, was devastated when he developed oral cancer and his left jaw had to be removed. Today, as survivor, he is committed to spread awareness and save lives from…
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?
I…
Dilip Kumar Kanjilal, 77 from Kolkata has fought cancer of the Vocal Chords and emerged a winner. He looks back to recall his struggle which has also reiterated his faith in life.
Professionally, I used to be a driver of the long-distance state bus…
Early detection of mouth cancer helped Sanjay Jaiswal minimize postoperative challenges, discomfort and deformities. Here, he recounts his difficult journey and how he worked hard to get back his life.
I developed a small ulcer in the mouth when I…