IT'S World Cancer Day - 4 Th February

[P.J.]

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IT'S World Cancer Day today.

There are currently over 14 million cases of cancer around the world, and the UN has predicted that cases of cancer will rise by half by 2030, reaching 21.6 million per year compared to 14 million in 2012.





So, chances are you're going to come across someone with cancer at some point in your life. But do you know what to say when that happens?

One of my elder brother and my only younger sister died of Cancer in the last few years.

It is always hard to believe that someone very close to you is also a cancer patient, and it is even more harder for the patients sons/ daughter to cope up with the situation.

Two years back, we took Re Entry Permit to spend more time with our sister in Chennai.


Many cancer types can be treated, but sometimes the cancer is found too late, and the end is not avoidable.

I sincerely pray that someone find a cure for all types of Cancer and affordable treatment is available to everyone anywhere in the world.

 

[renuka]

Dear PJ sir,

Believe me all this World Cancer Day,World Diabetes Day..the whole hoo-hah about these just lasts for 1 day and the next day everyone is back to their normal lifestyles that "Cancer or any disease will not happen to me" and continue high risk lifestyles that lack a sense of control in terms of diet and exercise.

No doubt some types of Cancer are genetic and it strikes no matter what we do to prevent it but whatever said and done early detection and prevention can at least help improve the quality of life.

Most of us have seen relatives with cancer die in front of us and when faced with people who have cancer the best is not to add to their anxiety and not display "aiyoo why this happened to you" and make them feel worse.

We need to respect the privacy of a person with cancer and do not try to shower too much attention cos not everyone wants to be smothered.

The best is to ask the person what he/she wants to do and be of some help to them in someway without stressing them up.

I wonder if the cure for all diseases can ever be found..may be..but even then we humans still take life too easily and think "death will never happen to me"

after all didnt Yudhisthira tell that to Mr Yaksha that the irony of life is we keep seeing death yet we feel that death wont happen to us.

But just a word of advice to anyone who is having Cancer especially old people..I have seen some relatives from my husbands side who had cancer and kept it a secret and then died.

Never keep Cancer a secret from blood relatives cos some cancers are preventable and by letting others know they can go for screening and young children can take precautions and life style modifications to prevent cancer as they age.

So remember we might be on our death bed but at least we can make others live by telling them to go for an early screening.

So no secrets please.

 

[P.J.]

Renukaji

As always, your writing carry many truths, thanks.

Doctors always give hopes to dying patients and try new treatments; this gives hope to many patients till their last moment.

my sister refused any treatment when she understood that she is not going to survive and wanted to spend her last days with her family; i used to be with her everyday 3-4 hours just give her company.

 

[renuka]

Renukaji

As always, your writing carry many truths, thanks.

Doctors always give hopes to dying patients and try new treatments; this gives hope to many patients till their last moment.

my sister refused any treatment when she understood that she is not going to survive and wanted to spend her last days with her family; i used to be with her everyday 3-4 hours just give her company.

Dear PJ sir,

I dont know if I would want to agree that doctors give hope to patients..so far I prefer telling them the truth instead of giving them false hope.

Cos when someone is terminally ill..let them know right away and not give them false hope.

A person who is terminally ill might actually want to do somethings they desire before they die..so never rob the chance a person do have his/her dying wish fulfilled.

Yes I know some people refuse treatment and rather use to the last days to spend time with loved ones.

 

[P.J.]

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[tks]

Cancer is cured for certain types fully if caught early in advance. It is on the rise seemingly across the board. When I was growing up I rarely heard about someone being afflicted with some of cancer. I am not sure if the rise is due to new age lifestyle (microwave, junk food, other habits) and/or due to better communications about what is happening. More young people are getting cancer in the world and many times they are also cured.

Given the above my question is about the attitude withing Indians both in India and elsewhere - will they consider a marriage partner who was a survivor, will they knowingly seek alliance if the boy or girl's immediate blood relation has had cancer? What about the so called TB people - do they think it is a big taboo ? Do people hide such ailments being known to others?

 

[vgane]

Out TB community is normally tight lipped about any ailment...We do not share our pain...Our suffering...Is it because we feel it is below our dignity...Guys we have to loosen ourselves...Share our pain & suffering..Nothing to loose..Atleast we will get a better advice