Cancer treatment isn't just about medicine, it's about people. Yet every year, thousands of patients abandon cancer treatment because of financial stress, lack of awareness, and limited access to quality care.
In this episode of Candid Confessions With Chhavi, I sit down with the Founder of Oncare Cancer Centres, DEEPAK KUMAR, to discuss one of the biggest challenges in oncology today: making quality cancer treatment affordable, accessible, and compassionate. We explore why patients discontinue treatment, the emotional and financial burden faced by families, the importance of patient-centric cancer care, and how a more humane approach can improve outcomes.
Whether you're a cancer patient, survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply someone who wants to understand the realities of cancer care in India, this conversation offers valuable insights and hope.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why cancer patients abandon treatment
The true cost of cancer treatment in India
Affordable and accessible cancer care
Patient-first oncology and compassionate healthcare
Supporting families through the cancer journey
The future of cancer care in India
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GUEST: DEEPAK KUMAR, Founder Oncare Cancer Centres
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This podcast is for informational purposes only. The host and guest are sharing their personal views and experiences and are not providing medical advice. Neither the host nor the guest is a medical doctor. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or oncologist before making any medical decisions.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) What to expect from the episode.
(03:08) When somebody hears they have cancer, what is their first reaction.
(04:17) Chhavi’s first reaction after breast cancer diagnosis.
(08:06) What are the harmful effects of Googling your symptoms or diagnosis.
(09:28) Relevance of taking a second opinion and how much is it needed, and how does one decide which opinion to follow.
(12:15) How challenging is it for Oncare Cancer Centres to onboard good oncologists considering the dearth.
(14:48) Statistics on the number of cancer patients who abandon treatment due to unaffordability. How does Oncare make the treatment affordable for patients.
(17:17) What brought the thought of starting Oncare Cancer Centres alive?
(19:32) What is the step-by-step procedure once somebody reaches Oncare.
(23:14) How important is for a cancer to be detected early.
(24:53) Is there any hidden cost to anticipate during treatment?
(26:33) An unforgettable case study.
(28:15) What do you think helps patients carry on after they hear about the diagnosis.
(31:29) What is the importance of a care-giver and his/her journey?
(33:44) What is next for Oncare Cancer Centres?
(35:00) What is the most challenging in the journey of Oncare Centres?
(36:17) How technologically savvy is India vis-à-vis the Global market?
(37:28) Quick rapid fire questions about cancer
(39:28) What kept Chhavi going after the cancer diagnosis.
(42:22) Closing thoughts and message.
