Survivors Stories

Amidst the grim statistics lies a glimmer of hope in the form of survivors who are willing to pass on their knowledge, survivors like Jayashree Mahesh More. Jayashree’s courageous journey from diagnosis to recovery serves as a beacon of inspiration. Motivated by a fervent desire to raise awareness and empower women in their fight against breast cancer, Jayashree bravely steps forward to share her story through a phone call with the CancerMitr team. 

Take Sattyajit Pattnaik, for example. He went for a simple oral screening, and that move changed his whole story – a reminder that sometimes, a small step can make a big difference in the fight against cancer. He shared his story with the CancerMitr team through a phone call as he knew that his story could make a difference.

Meet Umesh, a vibrant 65-year-old who proudly identifies as a Mumbaikar yet carries with him his connection to his roots in the village of Kinhai in the Satara district. This quaint village echoes his family’s farming legacy, where his father and grandfather toiled under the sun as enthusiastic farmers. His father then chose to migrate to Mumbai, where he eventually opened a cafeteria, becoming the cornerstone of familial support.

A decade ago, Harteij Bhartesh embraced life while pursuing a bachelor’s in LLB. Unexpectedly, a swelling on his neck disrupted his journey. Despite a year of conventional treatments, the persistent swelling and additional symptoms prompted concern. A biopsy revealed Stage III Hodgkin’s lymphoma, altering his path significantly.

As Niyati journeyed, a persistent back pain emerged, impossible to ignore. Familiar with health issues like kidney stones, she initially thought it was the usual discomfort. However, this pain, unlike any she’d felt, disrupted her ability to go about normally.

Home It Was A Challenging Phase, But It Opened My Eyes To My Inner Strengths: Malavika Shah Shares Her Journey In life’s unpredictable script, a cancer diagnosis often arrives like a sudden plot twist, catching us off guard and unsettling our very core. The journey through cancer can be an arduous expedition, depleting not only

Home Overcoming the fear of cancer is the first step towards it’s defeat – Sumitarani shares her cancer journey with CancerMitr People fervently look for stories of hope when it comes to a formidable foe like cancer. The mere mention of “cancer” sends shivers down one’s spine, instilling a paralyzing fear that can deter them

Home The fight against a deadly disease like cancer takes a toll on an individual, testing their will and strength. A lot of patients refuse cancer treatment, dreading the severity of the pain and physical and mental health challenges that come with it. It is no secret that cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy cause adverse