‘The problem with Millennials is that…’ is an expression often heard. Let’s face it, it’s not easy to manage a generation that is more in contact with technology than with people. At least that’s a common opinion. There is often talk about the contribution of Millennials to the workplace and the frustrations many members of…
In what could possibly end up becoming a massive breakthrough in the treatment of cancer, a research team from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) has been successfully able to prove that a common aspirin pill helps terminate cancer cells. The study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, links how the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory…
C ancer treatment is expensive, and living in a city while getting that treatment is, more often than not, exorbitant. A philanthropic organisation in Navi Mumbai is doing everything it can to help cancer patients and their families by providing free accommodation to those undergoing treatment in the city. Mangalam Foundation has leased out 17 apartments near the Tata Memorial…
I’ve decided I need to stop using butter and milk products for the moment. I just cannot support this vile industry of enslaving animals any longer. It is very different having your own cow, goat or sheep and they have too much milk and need milking, but this keeping female animals pregnant so they can…
Meet Durgaiah, a farmer and a cancer survivor who not only won the battle against throat cancer, but is now using his second chance at life to train, counsel, and inspire. Dr. Pragati Hebbar explores further. Settled in a quaint village called Hunsemaradoddi off Kanakpura in Karnataka resides Durgaiah, a small-scale farmer who used to…
Very few cancer survivors speak about their challenges. This story is of a mum battling the health condition, and looking forward to a positive life, as she wants to share it, talk about it, and even raise funds for her recovery. We often hear stories of cancer fighters, and their hardships and challenges—even a lot of…
Despite affecting large numbers of Indians, cancer is still often misunderstood in many parts of the country. Sarika Rana, a cancer survivor herself, is helping dispel the myths and stigma around cancer through her support group, Anandi Sheroes. Sarika Rana was born and brought up in a small town of Uttarakhand. She spent her childhood…
Manoj Goyal has an incredible story to share about the love – in particular the one about himself and his wife. The story begins with a WhatsApp group and quietly comes to the present day as his wife remains a pillar of strength as the young man bravely battles cancer. In a Humans of Bombay…
Meet Nalini Satyanarayan, a 70-year-old cancer survivor who is now championing the cause of cancer prevention. Diagnosed with vocal chord cancer in early 2010, Nalini Satyanarayan underwent a surgery successfully in April 2010 and took radiation therapy subsequently. But due to the location of the cancer, they had to remove her voice box, and she…
Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer detected among Indian women. It is also the leading cause of cancer deaths in women all over the world — accounting for more than 1.6% of cancer deaths. The survival rates fall even lower in developing countries with low resources to fight the cancer menace. And survivors…