Cancer Healing Journeys by ZenOnco.io & Love Heals Cancer

Aphrodite was diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago. Initially, she felt something in her left breast and did some tests. Scans and biopsy detected tumours. She says everyone always to have a support system and have faith in God. Have a positive mindset, and you will get through this. She went through chemotherapy, radiation therapy and mastectomy. Her mission in life is to help others and be a humanitarian. She addresses every woman to do their self-examinations. Aphrodite says, " Tell your mind that you can beat this and half of your work is done.

Bhavana Issar is the Founder and CEO of Caregiver Saathi, a caregiver support group for cancer and other terminally ill patients. She tells about the dynamics of help for caregivers of cancer patients and other such ebbing diseases. She creates an ecosystem for the caregivers, who require equal emotional and psychological support to win over cancer through her work. On the other hand, Pranab Basu has been a caregiver to his wife. He does counselling for cancer patients in palliative care and works as a volunteer at Eastern India Palliative Care Barrackpore WB. Listen to what they both have to talk about the importance of caregiving.

Denise Patmarie Reddy is a 56-year-old cancer warrior. In 2019 August, she started having flu symptoms, and it continued for almost two months. The symptoms started getting worse. She went to consult a doctor, and they prescribed her some antibiotics. There was no relief from the symptoms, and soon she noticed a lump on her Breast. She consulted the doctor, and he asked her to undergo a biopsy. She was diagnosed with Breast cancer. Once she learned about the cancer journey, she drove to Cancer Association, Indonesia. They explained to her the whole process in detail. She came back home and cried a lot. She underwent a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and six cycles of radiation therapy as a part of the treatment. She says the process after the cancer journey is the toughest as it's tough to come back to your everyday life after the diagnosis. Denise says her faith in God is the primary reason for her survival. Believe, and you can achieve it.

Annie Ann Fonfa was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the year 1993. She had chemical sensitivity, so she could not undergo chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Instead, she decided to go for complementary therapies. She found out about a traditional Chinese medicine, cancer recurrence stopped, and she felt great. Ironically, in 2019 on the same day of her previous diagnosis, she was diagnosed with Lymphoma (a type of Blood Cancer). She survived that as well, purely following her complementary treatment methods. There have been lots of studies on complementary therapies since 1993. She started an organization called "The Annie Appleseed Project". She says, "it is essential to have complementary treatment along with any medical treatment you undergo. Avoid fried foods and sugar consumption. It can cause miracles. Earlier detection is the key to success ".

Ashley Kelly is a Breast Cancer patient. She was diagnosed with cancer when she was 19 months pregnant in 2021. During her Gynaecology visit, She informed the concern, and on further tests, she was diagnosed with Invasive Mucinous Triple Positive Breast Cancer. Her pregnancy was not terminated. She underwent four cycles of chemotherapy while she was pregnant. After her delivery, she again had chemotherapy with a total of sixteen cycles. She will then undergo a Double mastectomy with Breast reconstruction and maybe radiation therapy. She says," Do not think of Cancer as the end of life. It's just the beginning of another beautiful journey." Her husband went into a depression while helping her with her journey. He recovered and started a support group for cancer caregivers called the " Welding Warrior Project". Ashley also has an Instagram page, "@smashcancer", where she shares her cancer journey.

Diana Carolina is a Brain Cancer survivor, Industrial Engineer and Marketing Specialist. Initially, she noticed a big lump on her right side, and she also had severe headaches. She underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy as a part of the treatment, and now she is fully recovered. When Cancer was diagnosed, she asked "why me," but she overcame it quickly, outfacing all the difficulties rapidly. Diana says," No matter the time you have; it's all on how you live."

Anita Chaudhary had Ovarian Cancer in the year 2013. Initially, she had trouble eating, constantly feeling full and trouble sitting. She consulted a local doctor, and there was no relief. Later, she consulted a specialist, and stage IV Ovarian cancer was detected. She underwent surgery and nine chemotherapy cycles as a part of the treatment. Anita is blessed to have a supportive family and friends. She then met Anuradha Saxena's "Sangini" group, where she realized the cancer journey and all the pain she went through did not matter. There is always life beyond Cancer. Anita says," Cancer is not the end of life, and it's not contagious".

Angelina Wasson noticed a lump on her Breast suddenly one day. On Further tests, it was diagnosed as Breast Cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy, and she will be undergoing a lumpectomy and a breast reconstruction after the chemotherapy treatment. Angelina says," "Life is more beautiful after I am diagnosed with cancer. I am taking care of myself more than I used to. I realized it's the little thing in the life that matters".

One night she felt a lump in her breast. She discussed this with her husband, who suggested that she get it checked as she had a family history. At that time, she was in Dubai, so after the tests, doctors told her that it was just a regular fibro granular lump which is nothing to worry about. But she had an intuition that something was wrong, so she came to Delhi and did her biopsy there. The reports were positive. She went through many hormonal changes, menopause, hair loss and mood swings, but she didn't give up hope. Anamika went through 6 chemotherapy and 21 radiation therapy cycles. Her husband was her central support system during her treatment time, who helped and supported her throughout. Anamika is a fashion designer and works in Dubai currently. Summing up her journey, she says, "Cancer made me a warrior"

Allison Rosen is a Stage 2 Colorectal Cancer Survivor and advocate. Her initial symptoms included weight loss and difficulty in eating. She underwent a colonoscopy, and it was diagnosed as Colorectal cancer on further tests. She underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy for the same. Allison had a very supportive family and friends throughout the journey. She says, " Live life to the fullest, Do not take life for granted: You are not guaranteed tomorrow".