By Ramendra Kumar I was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer in November 2021. Immediately after the verdict, I raved and ranted. I don’t smoke. I don’t drink. I’m healthy.

By Alpa Dharamshi The lady was very beautiful looking and had long hair almost touching her knees. I couldn’t resist myself, but my eyes immediately saw her beautiful black and

By Alpa Dharamshi A cancer diagnosis changes lives. Feelings of shock, fear and uncertainty can overwhelm not only the patient but their entire family. A patient may react strongly to

  Oncologists rarely pass a day without hearing a patient wonder “why me? Why did I get cancer?” As valid as the question is, rarely do we have an accurate

I vividly remember the day, as if it was just yesterday. I was preparing to go for a vacation when I first detected the lump. My mind was filled with

Compassion fatigue is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often described as the NEGATIVE COST OF

Connecting with a 52-year-old patient with advanced stage of Brain tumour proved to be a challenge. When prompted, she was able to share her thoughts, feelings and wishes. She talked in

  A patient after talking to the doctor often has unanswered questions such as –   Dr: Your hair will grow back. Pt: How do I cope till it doesn’t?

— Sri Rajeshwari (Volunteer Counsellor) Raju, a software engineer, lost his father when he was only four years old. His mother raised him single-handedly with utmost difficulty and determination. Now,

— Sri Rajeshwari (Volunteer Counsellor) Rashmi was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer at the age of 46. She has two children, one studying in B.com final year and another

— Chaitra (Volunteer Counsellor) While on one of our weekly visits to a hospital in Bengaluru, we (a couple of ICS volunteers) happened to meet a young patient who had

Pain is the same in all languages and I have had the privilege to counsel patients in at least eight different languages at ESI hospital Rajajinagar, where I volunteer as

I always wanted to do something more than the regular role of a wife, mother or working woman. It was always my dream to give back to the society. Counseling

My wish to work as a social worker was fulfilled when I got the opportunity to volunteer for the cancer detection camps organised by ICS, Bengaluru. While I visited the

Initially when I heard about the Cancer Detection Camps conducted by ICS, I was bit apprehensive about volunteering and contributing to this great cause. As time passed, I realized every

Objective of this reduce instances of cancer by creating awareness that a third of cancer instances can be prevented by maintaining a healthy diet, healthy weight, regular physical activity and

Indian Cancer Society (ICS) will effectively use technology to provide scalability, and work towards identifying and implementing cost-effective solutions.This year we plan to automate registration, screening and suspect follow-up process

ICS, Indian Cancer Society, Bangalore has been a forerunner in launching campaigns for cancer awareness, cancer detection, and emotional support in Bangalore and Karnataka.

Shun idleness. It is a rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant metals.~Voltaire The sheen, colour, and mood of your life changes when you cannot utilize your spare time

“Women are raised to be the caretakers, so they’re less likely to seek out services because it’s about taking care of others, not themselves. We need to change that mentality”~Lorraine

We celebrate Mother’s Day in May. So thought of sharing stories of two mothers – hoping that they will be an eye opener for all of us. I am going

In the 21st century, where people’s compassion is consumed within themselves, we celebrated World Compassion Day on a different note. On 10th May, which is World Compassion Day, six counselors

Facing a dreaded disease, he is distraught. While he is financially sound, has a son who is self-sufficient, is able to support his treatment and take care of his needs,