Cancer is a disease that affects Families – their way of Living, Mental and Physical well-being and their Future.
On World Cancer Day, February 4th, 2022, senior doctors, scientists, researchers and survivors discussed on Art of Conquering Cancer at IndiGlobal Media Network, H-Factor.
A healthcare management specialist and a Cancer Conqueror,
Dr K Hari Prasad, President of Apollo Hospital Group says: Cancer is a treatable, curable disease. It is also a lifestyle disease. People need to believe that it is preventable and also curable. For me, it was a chance drawing of blood which showed abnormal cells and led to diagnosis of cancer. I did not take chemotherapy or radiation and was on alternative treatment. This required being in a room till the treatment was completed. For me, it was tough and I spoke to my office that I would like to continue to work and they supported me by allowing me to work. Family support played a major role and they were all by my side. After I was cured, I realized that it was my lifestyle disease of hypertension, diabetes and chewing tobacco which led to my cancer condition.
Dr Amit K Jotwani, Co-Founder of Onco.com says: Cancer treatment requires that patients and their families talk to doctors, ask the right questions and not depend on Google knowledge to understand the disease. Cancer treatment is not only the treatment of the body of the patient but the side effects take a toll on the body and mind. The patient needs supportive care in terms of nutrition, psychological support, and also the caregivers and families require support as they also suffer along with the patient. It is one disease where apart from the patient the family’s involvement in the treatment of the disease plays a huge role. Cancer treatments are evolving and there are many aspects that doctors are also still learning. For patients to check on the right treatment for them is very important for the best cure.
Dr Manjri Bakre, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oncostem Diagnostics Pvt Ltd says: Awareness about cancer is increasing and the number of patients who are diagnosed early is being seen now. Getting diagnosed early is very important as the disease can then be cured. The early treatment offers hope for quality life later. There are many tools which are now available and we are working closely with Government Hospitals also where the cases are high.
Arnab Roy Chowdhury, Founder/ Director at MESTASTOP SOLUTIONS PVT LTD says: Growth and spread of cancer cells is our focus area. As scientists, we are focusing on drug discovery for treatment. But we need that the researchers in India are supported so that the drugs ‘Made In India’ can be provided at affordable prices. Presently, we are dependent on West for research and drug discovery. This makes medicines expensive. We must have a conducive climate in India for research and the making of new medicines.
Roopa Desai, Cancer Conqueror – A Marathon Runner and Fit as a Fiddle, it was an annual check-up that led to the diagnosis of Breast Cancer. As one bad news after another followed, Roopa and her family decided that they are going to fight this out. Being a Runner, she was motivated to fight the disease and started training her mind to meet the goals that she wanted to achieve. She surrounded herself with positive people and did everything to keep her mind focused to get fit again. This goal has helped her fight Breast Cancer and Conquer it.
