Patients’ Stories Archives

Patients' Stories

Each and every one of our patients have a special story to share. They have shown such courage and great fortitude against the greatest of all odds. We salute all our patients and wish all those who have passed away eternal peace. Here are a handful of stories to illustrate how palliative care can help patients with serious life limiting conditions such as cancer.

Beyond the Diagnosis

Patient: Rahul

“Rahul stands smiling in his hat, surrounded by his family — a moment they once feared might never come.”

In the photo, Rahul stands smiling in his hat, surrounded by his family. This is their first...

Angels at the Time of Death

Patient: Arif

“I understand I’m dying, and I’m not scared of death, but I don’t want to die right now, this was not according to plan, I’m not prepared, not yet.”

These were the words...

A Father and His Son

Patient: Abrar

Trauma brings despair, even more when it comes in the form of a life limiting illness, such as cancer.

There are also times when trauma brings people together, especially families. This is a...

Too Soon

Patient: Arun

“He is my everything. I cannot imagine my life without him. I don’t want him to die…”

Her eyes welled up as she spoke those words. She turned and looked lovingly at her husband who was lying...