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Kartikeya & Aditi Mediratta (Blood Cancer): He Has Been His Own Biggest Advocate

Early Symptoms, Misdiagnosis and the final revelation: Around April 2017, I and my husband were working in different cities and he was staying in Bangalore alone. He regularly practised Yoga and was physically fit, but suddenly started suffering from fever, night sweats and breathing difficulties. When it didn't get better for

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Shailan Robinson (Blood Cancer-ALL): I Heard God, And He Is Beautiful

My band, Adonai, and I had recorded an album in December 2017. At that time, I was unaware of how handy my songs would come in during the next month. In January 2018, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of Blood Cancer. I am not someone who

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Radhika (Kidney Cancer Caregiver): Cancer Brought Me Closer To My Mom

Cancer brought me closer to my mom My mother's tryst with cancer began 7 years ago when she was first diagnosed with stage 3 renal carcinoma, more commonly known as kidney cancer. Her symptoms appeared very late, which allowed the cancer to advance significantly. She was mostly healthy until one day

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Nasreen Hashmi (Oral Cancer Survivor): Never Take Your Health For-granted

Before I discuss my journey after the diagnosis, I would like to share how it all started. I feel it's essential for people to know how one little thing can lead to a huge one. My diagnosis and treatment were delayed because of my ignorance. It all started with a

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Kartikeya & Aditi Mediratta (Blood Cancer): He Has Been His Own Biggest Advocate

Early Symptoms, Misdiagnosis and the final revelation: Around April 2017, I and my husband were working in different cities and he was staying in Bangalore alone. He regularly practised Yoga and was physically fit, but suddenly started suffering from fever, night sweats and breathing difficulties. When it didn't get better for

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Akash Srivastava: A Caregiver Beyond Words

Akash Srivastava, a caregiver, is an altruist beyond words. He goes to the extent of taking care of poor cancer patients with his salary. On average, he spends a part of his salary on cancer patients who cannot afford to purchase medicines, groceries or essential commodities. In a recent interview with

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Aditya Putatunda(Sarcoma): I Keep Him Alive In Me

It was the year 2014 during Diwali when we got to know that Dad has cancer. All of us were shocked to hear the news. I was located in Delhi and my sister in Bangalore and were not with our Dad. The first symptom was when Dad started having Pain in his thighs.

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Aman (Gallbladder Cancer): Choose Hope Every Time

My caregiver experience began back in 2014 when my mother fell ill. She started getting tired and experienced unexplained weight loss. We thought of getting it checked to be safe since my mother had also suffered a similar issue with gallstones. We consulted our family doctor and got all the

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Anirudh Jamadagni (ALL): Against All Odds

A software techie based in Bangalore, Anirudh was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Type 2 Cancer, Stage 3. He went through ragging throughout his childhood and developed learning disabilities due to the side effects of cancer treatment. As if untouchability in his extended family wasn't harrowing enough, even his married life

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Nitin (Stage 3 Breast Cancer Caregiver): Be The Emotional Anchor

My mother was diagnosed with stage 3 Breast Cancer in 2019. Usually, Breast Cancer lumps are detected in the breast cells. However, in my mother's case, some of the lumps also spread to her armpits. Remember, she is a breast cancer stage 3 survivor, after all. She had undergone 6–8 chemo sessions. These conventional treatments

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