Note by Dr Suraj Manjunath : This is a guest post by Haripriya Suraj. Haripriya is a wellness practitioner, author, and early childhood educator. As my better half, she has been my source of support and inspiration through our years together. In this post, she shares a memorable account of her encounter with a cancer … Read more
Exactly eight years ago (thanks to social media for bringing back this memory!), I landed in Phoenix, Arizona to participate in a unique initiative. The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), USA, in collaboration with the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) had, for the first time, instituted a career development program to enable surgical oncologists … Read more
Being a healthcare provider is a profession of giving. Giving treatment, time, advice, reassurance, comfort, and more is part of every doctor’s job. The cycle of giving typically starts at the break of dawn and goes on way past dusk, sometimes well into the early hours of the next morning. Every time my phone beeps, … Read more
Most people are overwhelmed when they learn they have cancer. Among the multitude of questions that start running through the mind, a key concern is “Is my cancer treatable?” This article gives a perspective into the meaning of “treat” and “cure” in the context of oncology. The goals of cancer treatment are to: Cure. Prolong … Read more
A force that creates and nurtures, An embodiment of inner strength and wisdom, A light that warms every household with its gentle yet empowering presence- As a mother As a sister As a wife As a daughter And in countless roles and capacities – creating positive change and making outstanding contributions to the world every … Read more
Marie Curie is a name that needs no introduction! A French physicist born in Poland, Marie Curie is well known for her pioneering work in radioactivity. She was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and another in Chemistry in 1911. She was the first woman to win a Nobel prize and the only … Read more