Meet Anita Vesuvala, breast cancer survivor and counsellor for 22 years

Cancer can be quite difficult to deal with, not only physically but also on a psychological level. The diagnosis comes as a shock to the patient and then every step of the treatment checks the mental strength of the patient. Being a survivor, this 68-year-old counsels patients for 22 years now

Meet Anita Vesuvala, breast cancer survivor and counsellor for 22 yearsCancer not only takes toll on one’s physical health, but also on the psychological health of a person. The diagnosis comes as a shock to the patient and then every step of the treatment checks the mental strength of the patient. In such a case, the patients often feel that death is awaiting them.68-year-old; Anita […]

#NotAshamed: Deepika’s movement to encourage people to speak about mental health

In the four-minute video, Deepika has narrated what she had to suffer while passing through the most difficult phase of her life. As tears roll down from her eyes, one can sense the tension and emotional strain in teary-eyed Deepika's voice

#NotAshamed: Deepika’s movement to encourage people to speak about mental health“It was tough to talk to anyone, as no one understood what i was experiencing. I was scared to wake-up, didn’t want to wake-up at all. Sometimes, felt, i need to break down, but didn’t know where to do that. I have experienced this. Have you experienced this? then share your story.” This is my […]

Mumbai building collapse: Miraculous escape for ten sweetmeat workers

An over 80-year-old Arsiwala Building, in one of the most renowned areas of Mumbai’s Bhendi Bazaar, collapsed around 8:30 am on Thursday morning. The incident left behind 22 people dead, around 16 injured and a dreadful memory for the residents and witnesses

Mumbai building collapse: Miraculous escape for ten sweetmeat workersTawakkal Sweets, a sweet shop near Bhendi Bazaar, is said to be one of the renowned sweet shops. However, on Thursday morning, it proved to be a rather blessed on too. The sweets are usually made at a shop on the ground floor of Arsiwala building that collapsed around 8:30 am on Thursday morning, leaving about 22 dead, around 16 injured […]

Meet a breast cancer survivor who strives for cancer patients

While undergoing treatment for cancer, Ashwini used to get calls from cancer patients referred by her colleagues and friends. One day she told her oncologist, that she wanted to work for cancer patients. Her doctor welcomed the idea and that is how it all started

Meet a breast cancer survivor who strives for cancer patientsOn Tuesday, August 24, Usha Patil (name changed), a 65-year-old woman travelled from Kolhapur to Pune for lymphoedema treatment. One of the prime reasons which motivated her to make this journey was the encouragement offered to her by woman she was acquainted with. Usha, a Kolhapur resident who was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago […]