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PALLIATIVE CARE

Caring for Cancer Patients since 1996

Bringing Comfort in the Midst of Conflict

Bringing Comfort in the Midst of Conflict

In the heart of every conflict, amid the chaos and despair, there exists a dire need for solace and relief. We witness this need first hand as a palliative care unit in India. Palliative care, a discipline often overshadowed by other branches of medicine, holds immense potential especially in war-torn regions, where suffering knows no bounds.

Caregiver Burden: A Silent Killer

Caregiver Burden - A Silent Killer

In today’s era, as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves adapting to a new normal. We breathe in fresh air, witness smiles, and once again experience the warmth of touch. The crisis has taught us that caregiving is a full-time, multifaceted, and often exhausting commitment, requiring a deep understanding of its many dimensions.

A Survivor’s Journey – Article by Dr Anjana Bhan

A Survivor’s Journey – Article by Dr Anjana Bhan

I want to start my story on a happy and grateful note, because that is exactly how I feel today. Some years ago, however, it was not so. Definitely not that fateful day, when I was informed of my right kidney cancer.

Cancer – Symptoms And Signs to Watch Out For

Cancer – Symptoms & Signs to Watch Out For

Cancer is a disease where the abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade nearby or distant tissues. There are several types of cancer and these are labelled according to the organ they originate from for e.g., breast cancer, lung cancer, leukaemia (blood) etc. Cancers develop mainly due to environmental insults like tobacco, pollution, alcohol, etc or rarely they may be genetic.

COVID -19 Vaccinations for Solid tumour Cancer Patients

COVID -19 Vaccinations for Solid tumour Cancer Patients

Cancer patients have three journeys: a) patients with active disease on treatment, b) those with chronic disease after specific treatment and 3) patients in the survivorship phase (within 5 years of anti-cancer therapy). This information leaflet applies to all patients.