St Judes, a Comforting Abode Just pause for a moment and try to imagine leaving your home to battle one of the most dreadful diseases in a strange place, in the face of an unknown future. This may seem far-fetched, but it is a reality for the many afflicted with childhood cancer. Being affected by …
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Childhood Cancer affects not just the children diagnosed with it but also their families, who have to endure many hardships during this challenging time. While lack of finances can deprive them of basic amenities such as hygienic accommodation, proper nutrition and holistic care, emotional distress at this time can lead to depression and anxiety. We …
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With rapid innovation in science and medicine, the fatality rate among cancer-affected people is declining rapidly. However, there is when we look at the statistics involved, there is still much work to be done, especially when it comes to children who are suffering from cancer. Tackling childhood cancer involves more than proper and timely treatment. …
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A Home Away From Home Witnessing the gleeful joy of the children, smiling and dancing during a function at Tata Memorial Centre, was a life-changing moment for Mr. Nihal Kaviratne. These were children who affected by childhood cancer but despite the odds stacked against them and their families, they appeared unfazed and high-spirited. What bewildered him more …
For ages, mankind has been battling diseases and ailments. Over the years, there have been improved methods and technologies that aim to prevent and cure of these illnesses. However, while the disease of cancer still lurks, with proper treatment and care, it has become comparatively less fatal. Studies reveal that there’s much more to be …
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Words Of Wisdom – “Cancer Cannot Cripple Love, It Cannot Shatter Hope, It Cannot Conquer The Spirit.” Millions succumb to cancer every year in our country, many of whom are children. The rising burden of childhood cancer worldwide is becoming a matter of concern. According to the Indian Cancer Society, every year about 3 lakh …
More than 50,000 children in India suffer from cancer. It is important that the number of health support groups and NGOs in the country too should grow at an equivalent rate and people should be made more aware of cancer as a disease. Although most childhood cancers are curable with medication, radiation and chemotherapy, only …
