My wife belongs to Mumbai, and all her treatment was done there. She was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2009. Her left breast had been affected, and she underwent 21 cycles of chemotherapy. Precisely, she needed six cycles of chemotherapy for 21 days and 15 weekly cycles. Additionally, she required six radiation sittings.

La historia se repite:

My brother and father have already been cancer fighters. So, my wife was well aware of a cancer patient's pain. She was not novel to such a situation. As soon as her breast cancer was detected, the first thing I did was to explain only one thing. I told her I would ensure she gets treated at the best hospital by the best specialists, but what she eats during her treatment is entirely up to her.

Ser esposa de un farmacéutico:

Puede haber cosas que le encanta comer y puede haber cosas que odia, pero debe olvidarse de sus papilas gustativas y concentrarse en la recuperación. Soy farmacéutico y he visto innumerables pacientes con cáncer durante sus batallas. Entiendo cómo funcionan las cosas en este dominio, y una dieta saludable es la clave para una recuperación rápida y efectiva.

La saga de los remedios caseros:

My family has always been inclined to home remedies. For example, when anyone has a bad cough at home, we do not rush to the store to buy medicines. On the contrary, we use rice water for quick healing, and it has always been active. Our traditions profoundly influence our perspective, precisely what motivated my wife to eat healthily.

We did not seek external help or anything of that sort during the battle. People were amazed when they heard my wife was not bedridden even for a day. So, also, when she underwent stressful quimio sessions, she would wake up early at home, pack tiffin for my children, look after me, and function as she did earlier.

We never treated my wife as a patient or made her incapable of doing any activity. It is crucial to keep the sufferer active at home because the moment they sit idle, they start thinking about their problems and ill health. Though onlookers may not realize psychological functioning and mental state must also be cured. The patient is already undergoing so much, so the last thing they need is extra stress or tension from external sources.

Dieta equilibrada:

He reconocido constantemente la importancia de una dieta sana y equilibrada. Lo que comes afecta tu curación. Es una lógica simple que los alimentos nutritivos puedan mejorar su curación, mientras que los platos chatarra pueden hacer lo contrario. Estoy orgulloso de mi esposa por seguir diariamente una dieta adecuada que la ayudó a mantener los niveles de energía.  recuento de plaquetas, and bodily functions. It also helped her to tackle the common side effects of chemotherapy. Unlike most other cancer fighters, my wife did not experience any nausea or puking.

Cuidado crítico:

El apoyo de los familiares es fundamental para ayudar a la persona que lucha contra el cáncer a recuperarse. Aunque he dicho repetidamente que deben seguir una dieta, siento que es tarea de los familiares participar en el proceso y alimentar al paciente. Deben intentar que los alimentos nutritivos sean lo más sabrosos posible. De lo contrario, el paciente no podrá consumirlos diariamente.

I want to share some of the primary things we implemented. Items such as jugo de pasto de trigo, aloe vera, and soaked dried fruits are essentials. Here, family members can participate by soaking the dried fruits the previous night, giving aloe vera in the morning, and making fresh wheatgrass juice.

Una de las mejores sopas que ayudó a mi esposa a recuperarse más rápido fue una sopa totalmente natural que preparamos en casa. Tiene muchos ingredientes, como muslos, neem, cúrcuma, tulsi, etc. Además, tenemos otro plato que incluye lentejas verdes (moong) que primero trituramos y luego mezclamos con ghee de vaca fresco. ¡Agrégale unas gotas de limón y hazlo delicioso! Desde la perspectiva del paciente, tiene un apetito significativamente reducido.

In such a situation, it becomes challenging for them to have raw food items. You can easily find these items at home, and they do not burn a hole in your pocket. Moreover, you get adequate protein at home. I choose green lentils over other pulses because kidney beans can be hard to digest.

Cuando hablamos de las cosas que se deben evitar, el petróleo es una de las peores cosas que se pueden consumir. Tiene un valor nutricional bajo y obstaculiza los órganos del cuerpo. Evitar el azúcar y los fritos en un momento dado. Ninguno de nosotros puede desafiar el destino, pero debemos tomar precauciones y luchar contra el cáncer con todas nuestras fuerzas.

El papel del Gau Jharan destilado (Bos Indicus):

Un tema muy debatido en la India es la orina de vaca. Mientras que algunos han hablado de sus beneficios para la salud, algunos arrugan la nariz incluso ante la idea. Pero personalmente, ha sido una bendición. Cuando se destila y purifica, Bos Indicus o Desi Cow Orine tiene varias propiedades anticancerígenas para aquellos que no lo saben. Pero eso no significa que un paciente pueda tomarlo como una bebida. Mezclar una cucharada con cinco cucharadas de agua es la mejor manera de consumir orina de vaca.

Médicos Cooperativos:

I did not face any problems with the doctors. Being from this field myself, I was thankful to meet the right people who extended full and hearty support along the journey.

Extorsión desenfrenada:

Sin embargo, quiero aprovechar esta oportunidad y educar a otros sobre la extorsión en este campo. Los hospitales conocidos y reputados prometen cobrar a los pacientes nada más que MRP. Sin embargo, eso es muy caro, y no creo que el plebeyo pueda permitírselo.

La falta de disponibilidad de medicamentos genéricos:

The authorities take advantage of people's helplessness, and the masses have no other options. The Government must look into this and take strict action to curb such practices. There must be better regulations to stop this behavior from medical workers. Things that are supposed to be priced at 2000 are sold at 15000. Though I did not face this difficulty, I spoke on behalf of thousands of others.

Evitar traumas:

My wife did not have a particular role model during her fight, but every family member was there for her. It is common to have visitors over who want to meet the patient and share their thoughts. However, I have noted that these visitors often share negative instances more than positivity. This can lead to severe trauma for the fighters. It is vital to create an optimistic vibe.

Another thing to remember is that visitors may often be exposed to outside pollution, germs, and bacteria. Now, the patient's body is weak from the chemotherapy sessions and functions on reduced immunity. It is a sensitive period, and the patient must be protected from any possible infection. In a nutshell, restrict the visitors you have!

El episodio de mi padre:

My father was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at an initial stage in 1990. At that time, he needed 12 cycles of chemotherapy to recover completely. Here, it is first essential to understand the period I refer to. Despite countless medical and technological advancements, it was nowhere close to where we stand today. So, today we can easily find antidotes to fight nausea and vómitos. But at that time, there was no such antidote. I remember seeing my father go through a lot, and we would genuinely feel his pain and suffering.

Adelantado a su tiempo:

Today, social media is a dominant part of our lives. The worldwide web has enabled us to find any solution we want. There are many articles on home remedies for treating cancer, different treatment methods, pros and cons, side effects, and whatnot. But none of this existed at that time. My father was treated for six months, and today he is okay. So it's true that our lives have had several challenges, but we always tried our best to fight back and emerge victoriously.

I see a stark difference between the mindsets earlier and today because that was a time when the sufferer would hide his pain to give strength to everyone around him. My father would inspire us that everything will be perfect and that there is nothing to worry about. These words were more than reassuring and gave us a renewed sense of happiness and hope. Today he is 82 years old and as active as his age permits.

Orientación de los médicos:

I had already started working in this field, so that time, too, I was fortunate to meet the right doctors who showed us the right path. Even when my father was battling cancer, he was not bedridden or showed no lack of work motivation. Each day he would sit at the shop and fully participate in the chores. His willpower is commendable and sets an example for the older and newer generations.

Las bendiciones de una comunidad unida:

Last but not least, we faced no financial constraints because our close-knit community was always available to help one another. With such supportive people around us, we thank God daily for giving us courage and sensibility.