Cancer

Rashi talks about her sensible approach to dealing with breast cancer and  taking all the help and support she could get. She also talks about why she chose to do genetic testing and how that influenced the future course of action.  Please tell us a bit about your condition .When were you diagnosed? I was diagnosed with breast cancer in right breast. It was Stage 1 with involvement of one axiallary node. Feb, 2014. I was 33 years old. What were the early symptoms? What made you go see…

Every person is fighting some kind of battle in life. Those who live with chronic conditions and still believe in the spirit of living, deserve a special mention. This Republic Day, we salute our patients and survivors for being true heroes and inspiring us to live life to the fullest. #HappyRepublicDay #heroesoflifebattle #inspiration    

We know that cancer affects the patient. But do we know how it affects daughters of women who have #breastcancer? Especially when the daughters are in their teens or even younger. We speak to three young women who will share the experience from their perspective and how they coped with it and their suggestions for others in the same situation.  Watch our panelists share their feelings and their learnings in this conversation.  Anjali Sabnis Aswathy Mariam Varghese Krina Majithiya…

B V Lakshmi, a resident of USA, reflects on her decade long journey with three cancers - cervix cancer, colon cancer and rectum cancer, living with the complexities of the ileostomy bag and discovering the healing power of the mind. Read about how she embraced change and positivity. My Childhood… I grew up in India, traditionally in a vegetarian family. Both my paternal and maternal grandparents were aligned with nature and ate what nature gave them, so we were also taught the same things. I…

Rucha Ambe, has spent the last 3 years battling Breast Cancer multiple times. She talks about how it has impacted her and how her family and friends have rallied around to support her. Can you give us a quick synopsis of your breast cancer occurrences - initial symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. First Breast Cancer Diagnosis In end Dec 2017 I was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer which was triple positive (HER2 ER/PR positive).  Apart from a lump in my breast that kept slowly but surely…

Dr Vani Parmar, Professor, Surgical Oncology, Breast Services, ACTREC had joined a webinar conducted by PatientsEngage on the management of side effects of hormone therapy for Breast Cancer. Here is a synopsis of some of the key points made by her. The link to the complete video recording is below. Do watch it to listen to Dr. Vani Parmar but also the breast cancer patient Mamta Goenka and Tulsi Chikhal.   1.   When is hormone therapy advised for Breast Cancer…

Dr. Prabodh Shah, 81 shares his journey with Prostate Cancer, his initial symptoms of problems in urination, seeking help promptly, how he managed side effects of the treatment. He candidly talks about how he struggled and coped with depression and his exercise routine that has helped him regain strength. Diagnosis: The first and only symptom I noticed was that I could not urinate like before. It would take a long time to empty my bladder. Sometimes, it would take me 30-60 seconds. As a result…

Cancer Power Circle brings you a informative, insightful, emotional yet full of practical tips from three spouses of Head and Neck cancer patients. And a wish to stop Tobacco usage. Dealing with Head and Neck Cancers is difficult for patients and their families. There are also unique challenges that families of patients with Head and Neck cancers have to navigate. As part of our Cancer Power Circle webinar series we speak with spouses of 3 Head and Neck cancer patients. They will talk about the…

Sharon, 42 talks about the various facets of work, life and relationships after breast cancer. She shares her journey of working through cancer, what worked for her in job interviews and how cancer has changed her lifestyle and priorities. I was diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2015, when I was 37 years old. It was stage 2B and I underwent the recommended Surgery (lumpectomy), Chemo, and Radiation therapy. Lastly, I was on Herceptin and by June 2016 I had completed the entire course of treatment…

Havovi Bharucha, 53 neglected her symptoms and her health while grieving the loss of her husband and being a caregiver to her mother and an aged pet. By the time she sought help, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Endometrial Cancer. She is a reminder to each one of us to be vigilant about our health. For almost a year, I would get spotting between my periods. I dismissed it thinking it was due to approaching menopause. A year ago, I had lost my husband to liver cancer. Since then I had been…