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I Had To Live And Fight My Osteosarcoma For My Son
A diagnosis of Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) when she was 26 years old changed Neema's life forever. She talks of her challenging journey including multiple surgeries, amputation and more and the person who motivated her to fight the cancer. Please…
"Do Not Listen To Everyone's Opinion On Your Treatment"
Ushakant Shah, 75 from Ahmedabad was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) 16 years ago. He went through intensive treatment which caused a lot of complications. He fought with all the courage he could summon and established an NGO…
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Stay Active For Arthritis
Rita Mehta, 65 started having joint pains and varicose veins about 20 years ago. These restricted her movement and lifestyle. And led to a diagnosis of Arthritis. She talks through the variety of solutions she tried and what eventually worked for…
My Brother's Depression Was Really Difficult On Our Family
Rangashri Kishore, Head Librarian at Krea University, Chittoor, who was caregiver to her brother for 35 years after he spiralled into depression and aggression when he did not get a seat in the University, talks about the family's caregiver…
My Brain Tumour Diagnosis Made Me Bold
When A Chitra, 38 from Bengaluru started having seizures, she was initially treated for epilepsy but was eventually diagnosed with Malignant Glioma, a type of brain tumour. She shares how she handled the gamut of treatment and the emotional…
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Voices of Persons With Cerebral Palsy : Independence and Inclusion
World Cerebral Palsy Day  Today, we celebrate the achievements of persons with Cerebral Palsy. We have showcased people who have followed their heart and chosen different career options. They value their independence, their choices and they all…
In Search Of My Everest After Breast Cancer
Tulsi Chikhal, 34 from Mumbai India on how she took the diagnosis of breast cancer head on, on dealing with chemotherapy, mastectomy and hair loss and side effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy and trekking to Everest Base Camp.    What…
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A Rare Disease Changes One's Life Completely
Joseph Afreddy from Mumbai shares the challenges faced by his 10 year old son Neel who has the rare disease MPS II, also known as Hunter's syndrome, the benefits of an early diagnosis and what keeps him awake at night. Please tell us a bit about…
Upcoming Webinar: Living Better With Chronic Pain
In our next webinar in the #LivingBetter series, Swati Agrawal will talk about her experience of living with Fibromyalgia, an invisible illness. She will talk to us about how the chronic pain affects her emotional and psycho-social health, and the…