Symptomen

I was a graduate student pursuing my degree at Delhi University. In 2015, during my final year, I noticed a swelling on my right ankle. Consulting numerous specialists and doctors due to persistent pain, I soon found myself unable to tie my shoelaces and experiencing daily weight gain. A visit to a hospital in Delhi revealed that it was a small tumor. They scheduled me for surgery to remove it, but during the operation, the doctor informed my father of the risks involved. They would need to make a deep incision in my ankle to completely remove the tumor.

Diagnos och behandling

Efter denna operation flyttade jag till min hemstad. Men efter tio dagar fick jag ett samtal som informerade mig om att jag fått diagnosen synovial sarkom, och jag var i steg 3. Jag tänkte på olika sätt att begå självmord under de kommande 48 timmarna, men på något sätt berättade jag för mina föräldrar att jag hade fått diagnosen cancer stadium 3. Jag insåg att jag aldrig hade sett min pappa gråta förut, men detta gav mig kraften att acceptera sanningen och bekämpa cancer. Jag konsulterade läkare i Delhi och Punjab, och jag fick veta att jag skulle behöva en amputation. Som familj bestämde vi oss för att gå igenom den här amputationen Kirurgi på Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital. Mina föräldrar var rädda att de skulle förlora mig, men min beslutsamhet att leva stärktes.

Men livet var ganska katastrofalt för mig. Jag var sängliggande i nästan 1.5 år, varefter jag fick använda ett konstgjort ben. Jag var knäckt, inte på grund av min cancer, utan mer på grund av känslomässigt trauma. Jag lärde mig en viktig läxa: Vi förlorar vår nutid för att uppfylla framtida mål.

Livet efter cancer

Every individual holds a unique perception of cancer. Witnessing a lack of knowledge and awareness among many friends and acquaintances, I embarked on a new chapter of life in 2016, realizing I had nothing to lose. In 2017, I ventured into the realm of motivational speaking, marking my inaugural public speaking event. It was there that I met a girl in the audience with whom I began a relationship, culminating in our marriage in 2019. While this journey has demanded much from me, I acknowledge the invaluable gains I've made when I glimpse the other side.

I have several significant goals I aim to achieve in my life. Firstly, I am committed to battling cancer. Secondly, I am determined to overcome disability, and thirdly, I am focused on combating obesity. I have been diligently working towards conquering my obesity. Six months before the lockdown, I shed 20 kgs, and during the lockdown, I lost an additional 10 kgs. It's essential for individuals facing challenges to have the support of those who have experienced similar struggles. This support provides a significant boost in confidence. I have been actively providing guidance to others through various sessions, including one-on-one personal counseling.

Att övervinna problem

I was deeply passionate about biking and racing, but after losing my leg, I thought I'd never experience that thrill again. However, in 2018, I decided to defy the odds and purchased an Avenger. Over the past two years, I've traveled nearly 40,000 km on my bike. Everywhere I go, I share my story. I believe that by connecting with others who face similar challenges, they can find inspiration to overcome their own obstacles. Despite being an amputee, I've participated in over 50 marathons, ranging from 10kms to 21kms. My achievements have been recognized at both the state and national levels, and I'm actively involved with organizations dedicated to cancer disability.

When I got my prosthetic leg fitted, it took me nearly 3-4 months to learn how to walk again because I had been bedridden for almost 1.5 years. People often ask their parents to share memories from when they were learning to walk. In most cases, people don't remember those days.

Orphans don't experience parents' love, and they may not even realize it. But when people like you and I lose our parents, it hurts a lot. The same can be said for a specific disability. I never enjoyed sitting at home, but I found many interesting things online during those two years. I spent a lot of time on Quora and started working with anti-suicidal helplines.

The keyboard was my best friend during that time. I tried to reach out to more and more people to gain confidence and boost my morale. My sister, who witnessed my struggle against cancer, defined cancer as "You Can, Sir," and this motivated me a lot. To this day, I continue to reach out to more and more people, spreading awareness and providing personal consultations, even in between sessions. This is the main goal that I aim to achieve.

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Avskedsmeddelande

People are often unfriendly towards disabled individuals. Whenever the term "disability" comes up, they may see you as an alien, a beggar, or a person in need. So, whenever I walked outside my house, people would stare at me, believing all the myths surrounding the word "disability." Cancer taught me many life lessons, and now I have some mantras. I refer to these mantras whenever I need a confidence boost. You might have noticed that the hands of a clock never stop, regardless of what's happening in your life. Similarly, you must not quit. Seek help from someone or crawl if you must, but never stop.

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