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Surviving Cancer and Spreading Positivity
By Ramendra Kumar I was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer in November 2021. Immediately after the verdict, I raved and ranted. I don’t smoke.
Sign Language
By Alpa Dharamshi The lady was very beautiful looking and had long hair almost touching her knees. I couldn’t resist myself, but my eyes immediately
Importance of Counselling for Cancer patients
By Alpa Dharamshi A cancer diagnosis changes lives. Feelings of shock, fear and uncertainty can overwhelm not only the patient but their entire family. A
The ‘Why me’ conundrum
Oncologists rarely pass a day without hearing a patient wonder “why me? Why did I get cancer?” As valid as the question is, rarely
From early lump detection to treatment
I vividly remember the day, as if it was just yesterday. I was preparing to go for a vacation when I first detected the lump.
Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often described
You are not alone
Connecting with a 52-year-old patient with advanced stage of Brain tumour proved to be a challenge. When prompted, she was able to share her thoughts, feelings
Thoughts of a Cancer Conqueror and Counsellor
A patient after talking to the doctor often has unanswered questions such as – Dr: Your hair will grow back. Pt: How do
Loved ones suffer just as much
— Sri Rajeshwari (Volunteer Counsellor) Raju, a software engineer, lost his father when he was only four years old. His mother raised him single-handedly with
My family knows I lived happily
— Sri Rajeshwari (Volunteer Counsellor) Rashmi was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer at the age of 46. She has two children, one studying in
A young couple that wouldn’t say “Die”
— Chaitra (Volunteer Counsellor) While on one of our weekly visits to a hospital in Bengaluru, we (a couple of ICS volunteers) happened to meet
Pain is the same in all languages – Alpa Dharamshi
Pain is the same in all languages and I have had the privilege to counsel patients in at least eight different languages at ESI hospital
Inspiring fight against cancer – Mili Chakraborty
I always wanted to do something more than the regular role of a wife, mother or working woman. It was always my dream to give
How the residents of village Anagondahalli, Kolar surprised us with their
responses – Shashi Vijay
My wish to work as a social worker was fulfilled when I got the opportunity to volunteer for the cancer detection camps organised by ICS,
Cancer Detection Camps, a learning ground – Kamlesh
Initially when I heard about the Cancer Detection Camps conducted by ICS, I was bit apprehensive about volunteering and contributing to this great cause. As
