Anushka Panda, 16 from Gurugram, India has Type II Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She and her mother Archana share the fears and challenges of living with SMA II, the lack of friends and effect on lifestyle, the need for pre-marital gene mapping.
Anushka…
Rehan Issa, son of Badar, recounts how the family took a bold decision to let his mother to be the first patient for a cutting-edge technique to cure her diseased heart valve. Read the build-up to the critical operation.
It was November, 2017. My 83…
Mrs Jyoti Ronghe, 57 of Pune has been battling the crippling Multiple Sclerosis condition for more than 2 decades now. She talks of the challenges of tackling such a condition.
Please tell us a bit about your condition, as in what you are suffering…
Srishti Rai, 24, was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare genetic skin disease. Here, she talks about how she fights for her health every day and her passion for animation. And why she thinks jeans are over-rated.
I was born seeming like a “…
Every year in February, Ugam, the childhood cancer survivors support group at Tata Memorial, observes International Childhood Cancer Day by playing a friendly cricket match with different stakeholders. Here, we trace the journey of Shekhar Jha, who…
This young lady from Singapore shares her experience of coping with generalised anxiety disorder through a combination of professional help and self-care despite the challenges of her hectic study schedule. As told to Indra Venkatram.
Anita (name…
Dev Yadava, 72 from Mumbai was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and in the 13 years since he has become an informed patient and continues to try all kinds of treatment options to deal with IPF.
Please tell us a bit about your condition…
Shweta Chawre, animator and graphic designer, who was diagnosed with stage 2 osteosarcoma, an aggressive type of bone cancer, as a teenager, looks back over her life and celebrates her decade of survivorship with gratitude and optimism.
It was the…
A Valentine's Day Special
This Valentine's Day we asked the spouses of a few of our contributors how they supported their partners during difficult times and what they would advise other spouses. They shared tips that work for their partners -…
