My mother underwent a surgery on 20th June, post which we were doing the hospital rounds for around three to four months. Though she was recommended six रसायन चिकित्सा cycles, we went ahead with two. She went through countless emotions, changes in her body, and behaviour during the surgery's recovery month. It was after that she went for Chemotherapy but didn't feel any improvement. On the contrary, she was feeling uneasy and unmotivated. It was then, that I took the reigns in my hands and explained to my mother to switch to alternative methods of treatment. I recommended her to focus on lifestyle changes rather than sticking to the conventional chemical route.

मेरी मां एक गृहिणी है। हम एक नियमित भारतीय परिवार हैं जिसमें अक्सर भारतीय समस्याएं होती हैं जैसे बच्चे को शादी के लिए मनाना, महिला पर घर के काम का दबाव और इसी तरह। हालाँकि, यह सब मेरी माँ के लिए बहुत अधिक था, जो तनावग्रस्त हो गई। भारत में भावनात्मक तनाव प्रचलित है, लेकिन हम अक्सर अपने प्रियजनों के साथ इस पर चर्चा करने में विफल रहते हैं। इसके अलावा, हमने हाल ही में घर बदला है और इससे भी मानसिक तनाव बढ़ गया है। आपका मन और शरीर की स्थिति शरीर में कैंसर कोशिकाओं के विकास में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती है।

हम अपनी मां को कीमोथैरेपी से दूर रखने के लिए दूसरे विकल्पों के बारे में सोचने लगे। मैंने अपनी माँ से कहा कि वह अपने स्वास्थ्य में सुधार के लिए एक प्राकृतिक जीवन शैली और आहार पर स्विच करें। उपचार पथ चुनना सबसे भ्रमित और कठिन विकल्पों में से एक है जो मुझे करना था। मैंने विविध क्षेत्रों में कुछ लोगों से परामर्श किया और उनसे जुड़ा। वैकल्पिक उपचार के बारे में जानने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका उन लोगों तक पहुंचना है जो समान स्थिति और अनुभव से गुजरे हैं। यह तब था जब मैं उपचार कार्यक्रमों पर दृढ़ था।

People often ask me what made me change my mind because steering clear of Chemotherapy seems like a risky choice. The fact is that I am a very natural person who believes that nature is a fantastic healer. I read a lot about alternative healers and reached a firm conclusion. There was a point when I was the only one supporting alternative treatment because I could see my mother's condition deteriorating and I couldn't bear her suffering. My sister and I explored multiple options to find what's ideal. Though everyone around us kept urging us towards chemotherapy, we didn't let fear stop us.

कैंसर का इलाज एक बहुत ही निजी मामला है। हर किसी का शरीर अलग होता है और कैंसर अलग-अलग प्रकार का होता है। तो, जब हर कोई अलग है, तो एक उपचार सभी के लिए कैसे उपयुक्त हो सकता है? प्रत्येक कैंसर सेनानी को यह चुनना होगा कि उसके लिए सबसे अच्छा क्या है। यदि कोई कीमोथेरेपी से सहज है और उसे सकारात्मक परिणाम दिखाई देते हैं, तो उसे इसके लिए हरी झंडी दिखानी चाहिए।

Presently, I'm 24 years old, and I have been a Vegan for around one year now. I understand the direct link between your lifestyle and your health. The food you consume is a propeller that decides the direction your body moves in. Convincing others was the biggest challenge because they had not undergone and experienced the body changes that I had. They were virtually unaware of the benefits of what I was suggesting at that point and time. Now, my mother's hair is coming back, and she is having a good time with her family and friends. योग इससे उन्हें शांत और फिट शरीर बनाए रखने में भी मदद मिली है।

My most significant advantage was my access to people with a similar story. I was able to make them understand my beliefs and consequently got an insight into what they had to offer. Not many sufferers have the blessing of such a support system. I have been a person who is always faithful to myself. I follow what I believe in and do not get influenced by others. But, we are also lucky and thankful that our decision has worked out in our favour. With so many striking opinions from everyone around you, such as hospitals, and insurance companies, and likewise, you get to see the ground reality of business and living.

Every 90s kid remembers Captain Planet's words that the power is always inside you. My message to every fighter out there is to believe in yourself and not give up hope. You are only as strong as you consider yourself to be. On the other hand, caregivers must also keep aside a recharge time for themselves. I used to spend time in the hospital the whole week and then take a break on Sunday. Or, I would walk for 10 minutes in the nearby park each day to relax my mind and connect with nature and myself. It's been a rollercoaster ride, but now it is all peaceful.