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.

Historien upprepar sig:

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.

Att vara farmaceutfru:

Det kan finnas saker hon älskar att äta, och det kan finnas saker hon hatar, men hon måste glömma sina smaklökar och fokusera på återhämtning. Jag är farmaceut och har sett otaliga cancerpatienter under deras strider. Jag förstår hur saker och ting på det här området fungerar, och en hälsosam kost är nyckeln till snabb och effektiv återhämtning.

Sagan om huskurer:

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 chemo 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.

Balanserad diet:

I have consistently recognized the importance of a healthy and balanced diet. What you eat impacts your healing. It is simple logic that nutritious food items can boost your healing while junk dishes can do the opposite. I am proud of my wife for following a proper diet daily that helped her maintain energy levels,  antal blodplättar, 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.

Intensivvård:

Stöd från familjemedlemmar är avgörande för att hjälpa cancerkämpen att återhämta sig. Även om jag upprepade gånger har sagt att de måste följa en diet, känner jag att det är familjemedlemmarnas uppgift att delta i processen och mata patienten. De måste försöka göra näringsrik mat så god som möjligt. Annars kommer patienten inte att kunna konsumera dem dagligen.

I want to share some of the primary things we implemented. Items such as wheatgrass juice, 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.

En av de bästa sopporna som hjälpte min fru att återhämta sig snabbare var en helt naturlig soppa vi gjorde hemma. Den har många ingredienser, såsom trumpinnar, neem, gurkmeja, tulsi, etc. Dessutom har vi en annan rätt som innehåller gröna linser (moong) som vi först krossar och sedan blandar med färskt ko-ghee. Tillsätt några droppar citron och gör det smaskigt! Ur ett patients perspektiv har de en avsevärt minskad aptit.

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.

När vi diskuterar saker att undvika är olja en av de värsta sakerna du kan konsumera. Det har lågt näringsvärde och hämmar kroppens organ. Undvik socker och friterad mat vid varje given tidpunkt. Ingen av oss kan utmana ödet, men vi måste vidta försiktighetsåtgärder och bekämpa cancer med all vår kraft.

Rollen för destillerade Gau Jharan (Bos Indicus):

En mycket omdiskuterad sak i Indien är kourin. Medan vissa har talat om dess hälsofördelar, rynkar vissa på näsan även vid tanken. Men personligen har det varit en välsignelse. När de är destillerad och renad har Bos Indicus eller Desi Cow Urine flera anti-canceregenskaper för den som inte vet. Men det betyder inte att en patient kan få det som en drink. Att blanda en sked med fem skedar vatten är det bästa sättet att konsumera kourin.

Kooperativa läkare:

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.

Häftig utpressning:

Jag vill dock ta vara på denna möjlighet och utbilda andra om utpressning inom detta område. Välkända och välrenommerade sjukhus lovar att inte debitera patienter mer än MRP. Det är dock väldigt dyrt, och jag tror inte att allmogen har råd.

Avsaknaden av generiska läkemedel:

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.

Undvika trauma:

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!

Min fars avsnitt:

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 kräkningar. 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.

Före sin tid:

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.

Vägledning från läkare:

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.

Välsignelserna med en sammansvetsad gemenskap:

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.