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My name is Sumathi Dinesh, and I am a cancer survivor. During my treatment, I struggled to maintain a balanced diet. This article offers practical suggestions to help you choose foods that support your body during cancer treatment. Maintaining proper nutrition during cancer treatment is challenging but essential for recovery and overall strength. Treatments like chemotherapy and certain types of radiation therapy often cause side effects that can interfere with eating and digestion. Constipation : Causes discomfort and reduces your appetite. Diarrhoea : Depletes the body of essential nutrients. Fatigue : Leads to reduced physical activity, fewer burned calories, and decreased hunger. Loss of taste : Makes food unappealing. Nausea and vomiting : Reduces appetite and can result in weight loss. Eating a nutrient-rich, balanced diet during chemotherapy and radiation therapy can help manage these side effects while supporting your treatment and ...

Motivation is the energy that drives us to complete tasks or pursue goals. It’s the "wind in our sails" that propels us forward. One of our greatest untapped resources is self-motivation—the ability to inspire ourselves to take action. Since everyone is motivated by different things, nurturing our inner drive is essential. 10 Ways to Stay Motivated 1. Create a Positive Environment Surround yourself with positivity, whether through inspirational quotes, uplifting music, or supportive friends. Positive surroundings lead to positive actions, which can help you perform at your best. Maintain a constructive mindset to fuel your motivation. 2. Visualize Success Visualization is a powerful technique that can help you focus, stay motivated, and achieve your goals. By imagining the life you want, you prime your mind to turn those aspirations into reality. 3. Use Positive Affirmations Affirmations are empowering statements you tell yourself to cultivate confidence and motivation. The...

Struggles and Challenges Watch this video 👇 The Pain That Consumed My Life Every month, I used to leave my house only for hospital reviews. My life revolved around pain, sleepless nights, and a sense of isolation. One day, my husband, with tears in his eyes, asked, “Will it ever become permanent that you can’t stand straight? I always hear you talk about your pain, and it hurts me deeply to see you suffer. Oh, what kind of life is this, filled with so much suffering?” His words reflected my own despair and fear. Isolation and Failed Attempts to Find Joy My friends encouraged me to go out, suggesting activities like shopping, visiting malls, or reconnecting with others to distract myself. I tried, but my efforts only deepened my depression. Phone calls often went unanswered, and those who picked up hurried through conversations, leaving me feeling more rejected. Outings were equally disheartening people, stared at my appearance, made insensitive comments about my health, and drained ...

  Introduction: A Year That Began with Pain When the world erupted in joy to welcome 2024, I found myself in a very different place—admitted to the Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine, commonly known as the Tambaram TB Sanatorium. I had been diagnosed with abdominal tuberculosis, a possible side effect of my cancer treatment. Abdominal TB is a painful condition affecting the stomach, intestines, liver, and spleen. My body was ravaged by pain and weakness, and the year began with struggles I could never have imagined. The Diagnosis: Abdominal TB and Its Impact Living in Constant Pain I couldn’t stand straight without feeling my stomach pull painfully, leaving me in tears. Even lying down brought no respite—turning from one side to the other was unbearable. My weight dropped drastically, leaving my body frail and weak, with only skin covering my bones. Everyday Challenges Simple actions became monumental struggles. Prolonged lying down caused bone pain, and vomiting an...