Surviving Cancer and Spreading Positivity
By Ramendra Kumar I was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer in November 2021. Immediately after the verdict, I raved and ranted. I don’t smoke.…
Sign Language
By Alpa Dharamshi The lady was very beautiful looking and had long hair almost touching her knees. I couldn't resist myself, but my eyes immediately…
Importance of Counselling for Cancer patients
By Alpa Dharamshi A cancer diagnosis changes lives. Feelings of shock, fear and uncertainty can overwhelm not only the patient but their entire family. A…
The ‘Why me’ conundrum
Oncologists rarely pass a day without hearing a patient wonder “why me? Why did I get cancer?” As valid as the question is, rarely…
From early lump detection to treatment
I vividly remember the day, as if it was just yesterday. I was preparing to go for a vacation when I first detected the lump.…
Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often described…
You are not alone
Connecting with a 52-year-old patient with advanced stage of Brain tumour proved to be a challenge. When prompted, she was able to share her thoughts, feelings…
Thoughts of a Cancer Conqueror and Counsellor
A patient after talking to the doctor often has unanswered questions such as - Dr: Your hair will grow back. Pt: How do…
Loved ones suffer just as much
-- Sri Rajeshwari (Volunteer Counsellor) Raju, a software engineer, lost his father when he was only four years old. His mother raised him single-handedly with…
My family knows I lived happily
-- Sri Rajeshwari (Volunteer Counsellor) Rashmi was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer at the age of 46. She has two children, one studying in…
