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.

To Live Even Through Death

To Live Even Through Death

Patient: Vandana

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To leave clear instructions of how one’s death should be even whilst battling cancer, is not only being thoughtful to those left behind, but demonstrates a life fully lived. This is the...

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At Peace

At Peace

Patient: Sheila

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I have lived such a happy life, I want my death to resemble that, I am not scared of dying, I just want it to be peaceful.

This is the story of Sheila*, a 72-year-old woman,...

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Spirituality takes over, when medicine stops working!

Spirituality takes over, when medicine stops working!

Patient: Mr. Madhukar

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Mr. Madhukar*, a 57-year-old man from the lower middle socioeconomic group, was employed with the Bombay Municipal Cooperation (BMC). He had two daughters and a son. Both the daughters...

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A Daughter’s Plea

A Daughter’s Plea

Patient: Jyotiben

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“Hi, I know you are here for my mother, but is it possible for you to speak to my father? He can’t see my mother in this condition, he cries all day and doesn’t eat,...

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