A cancer diagnosis often feels like the earth shifting beneath a person’s and his or her family’s feet. For most, it brings with it helplessness, fear, and a storm of uncertainty. The word cancer alone carries immense weight, linked in most minds with pain, suffering, and struggle. But for Mr. Rajendra Mehta, a man in…
The fight against a deadly disease like cancer takes a toll on an individual, testing their will and strength. A lot of patients refuse cancer treatment, dreading the severity of the pain and physical and mental health challenges that come with it. It is no secret that cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy cause adverse negative…
People fervently look for stories of hope when it comes to a formidable foe like cancer. The mere mention of “cancer” sends shivers down one’s spine, instilling a paralyzing fear that can deter them from even undergoing routine screenings, conversing with a cancer patient and all. Amid this grim backdrop, Sumitarani’s compelling journey with cancer…
In life’s unpredictable script, a cancer diagnosis often arrives like a sudden plot twist, catching us off guard and unsettling our very core. The journey through cancer can be an arduous expedition, depleting not only our physical reserves but also challenging our mental, emotional, social, and financial fortitude. Malavika Shah, a woman leading a seemingly…
A decade back, Harteij Bhartesh was immersed in the vibrancy of life, pursuing a bachelor’s in LLB, when an unexpected turn altered his journey. A seemingly innocuous swelling emerged on the right side of his neck, an unwelcome companion. For over a year, he pursued conventional treatments, all while the swelling persisted and other symptoms…
Umesh Vittal Bhosale, an oral cancer survivor, a man who once built a world of love, comfort, joy, and greenery with his close-knit family, found himself at a crossroads when life took a sudden and drastic turn. Faced with a challenging diagnosis, he chose courage over silence. In a poignant conversation with the CancerMitr team,…
It is a universally known fact that catching cancer early is the key to beating it. It’s like nipping it in the bud when it’s small and manageable, as opposed to facing it after it has done significant, sometimes irrevocable, damage to the human body. Especially with Head & Neck cancer, where the treatments may…
Breast cancer, often touted as one of the most treatable cancers, paradoxically remains a silent predator, claiming the lives of countless women worldwide. The staggering disparity in survival rates between countries, such as the 20% shortfall in India compared to the US, underscores the urgent need for heightened awareness and proactive measures against this formidable foe….
In the relentless battle against cancer, Niyati Mehta stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. As the co-founder of CancerMitr, she not only champions the cause of early screening and testing but embodies it through her own journey of triumph over a tumour of the pancreas. Beyond the confines of a professional commitment, Niyati’s…