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. “Eustachian tube openings and torus tubarius are normal Oro and hypopharynx are normal Supra-glottis, … Read more
The big brown eyes seemed to hold deep wisdom. Even while I was talking with her mother, six-year-old Gowri’s (name changed) gaze never left my face. She appeared to be assessing me. “Oh yes, she understands all that we say,” her mother said, “But she doesn’t talk to strangers.” Throughout her pre-operative evaluation over the … Read more
For many (but not all) women with breast cancer that requires surgery, there is an option to choose between mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery (BCS). Mastectomy is the removal of the entire breast, whereas BCS preserves the breast, removing only the cancer with a small margin of normal tissue. BCS is also known as lumpectomy or … Read more
A presence that is quiet yet steady, A spirit that never tires of giving, With words that offer comfort, And hands that gently care, Angels to patients, Allies to doctors. Dear Nurses, You are the heart and soul of medicine. Your presence and dedication are much appreciated. Thank you for your tireless efforts 24/7/365! May … Read more
This blog was started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – times of volunteer COVID duties at work, and lockdowns at home. In no time, it has completed its first year. I am overwhelmed by the response to my blog and thank all my readers for your support towards this initiative. The primary intention … Read more
Once, at a social gathering, the host introduced a friend of hers to me and referred to her as a ‘Cancer Patient.’ I could see that being referred to in this manner made the woman uncomfortable. However, she seemed to know that the host didn’t mean to offend her. She took it lightly and said … Read more