4th February marks a stand as it salutes to the millions of brave hearts fighting a battle with the most dreaded disease.Its world cancer day which deserves to acknowledge the spirit of the survivors,their families and those living with it.
Life is indeed an art ,a canvas we all paint with our experiences ,our attitude and our will to be ourselves.
In conquering our ways we often come across certain lows that hold us back but a few special ones struggle with their health.This not only affects the individual but everyone who is associated to him.I can't put in words to describe the turmoil it brings in life because for once even i have lived such moments and that's exactly why i have deeper understanding of this feel.Being both on doctor's and patients side i have learned life very closely at a very young age and have framed my set of lessons and indeed where there is will there is a way!
Today i am putting up about a very inspiring soul who would have never thought that his smooth career would change its course.Amidst achieving his dreams and setting new ones came the year 2016 when he got diagnosed with medulloblastoma,a type of brain tumour which changed his life perception.A marathon of hospital run ,from surgery to radiation left him not only with certain physical limitations that were seen but also an unseen ones.
This man could have lived questioning his luck but he carved and built another way to heal himself.He found light in darkness when simple activity like making a straight line seemed challenging he started joining dots which ultimately forms a line of happiness.
Making n number of dot paintings as medium of his liberation he decided to spread its power.
Hailing from Hyderabad, Mr Anand Reddy contacted a few organizations working with cancer of which the Assistant director of Cancer Survivorship, Indian Cancer Society Mumbai, Dr Vandana ,proactively agreed to his will of conducting an art workshop for brain tumor patients and survivors and i was fortunate to be part of it.So here is glimpse of...
Healing with dots, the Art Workshop was conducted by Mr Anand Reddy supported by Indian Cancer Society.Around 20 participants across different ages along with their caregiver seemed to be enthusiast on a saturday morning of what was coming up next.
An informal introduction was followed by inauguration by Dr Tejpal Gupta, Dr kurkoore and Mrs Savita Goswami.
An amazing display of art work was seen in the presentation of Mr Anand after which a creative blend amongst participants was restored.
Below is the images and what they have to say through my thoughts and of course a note to ponder
.
Event inauguration with motivating speeches of the chief guests and the Assistant Diector of Cancer Survivorship,
Indian Cancer Society.
Only,
You know your strength & might!
And,
Doctor's guide but survivors fight!
Highlights of the events and the activity:
Once stood in the queue one behind the other are now sharing a space together.
Rehabilitation indeed connects people their hearts and thoughts,their worries and smile.It gives a hope there is a life!
The guy on left who has understood life at a very young age and was prompt in responding to all the positive vibes.
And the guy on right is excited to go back to his state and resume his studies and routine.
Family is always the back!
Be it running for the investigations or sharing tears together,Be it going through the surgery or every week at OPD.
Those continuous radiations to long waits.Chemotherapy to nausea and vomitting.
They are there,for the smiles and tears to share!
And the zeal to learn was all around the room...
And when something is done for us,we must attend is what one of the participant said...
Whether you are a patient,survivor or neither you can find time for everything but for self.
However the unstructured activity or a leisure is a must as it rewires the locked thoughts to feel free and adds to the quality of life.
Such group activity not only makes you feel good but also develops your inter personal as well as intra personal relationships.
As you walk ahead you will know there is always a help around.
The ICS Cancer survivors vertical unit.
To right,Mr Sachin,Ugam Member
and Left Ms Shreya ,clinical psycholog
A few more images describing the art play and the enthusiasm amongst our participants and the bonding that developed within few minutes.
And as the workshop was heading further post lunch i could sense a different comfort among everyone in the room.Right from the parents/relatives to the participants each one was engrossed in the ocean of colors.The worries of life seemed to be hidden at the shore and everyone was sailing on the boat of fun.
And that's the play of life.
An idle mind takes away all the energy to live to fullest ,it needs an occupant.
Don;t think is easy to say,but those who prove it deserve a bow.They are the epitome of inspiration.
Everyone achieves something or the other in their life.Some reach the zenith and are known to the world.While for some ,a night's meal is the world.
However special are the ones who loose their world and walk back to relive and form another world.
And survivors are the ones who prove to world 'It is Possible' !
And to end,
All the happy faces....
P.S:Medication saves lives,Rehabilitation makes you live life.A special mention of Mr.Anand Reddy for his courteous thought of sharing his idea/experience of healing and carving a smile on so many faces at once.
-SSW
Proud occupational therapist.Happiness is seeing them smile.
Life is indeed an art ,a canvas we all paint with our experiences ,our attitude and our will to be ourselves.
In conquering our ways we often come across certain lows that hold us back but a few special ones struggle with their health.This not only affects the individual but everyone who is associated to him.I can't put in words to describe the turmoil it brings in life because for once even i have lived such moments and that's exactly why i have deeper understanding of this feel.Being both on doctor's and patients side i have learned life very closely at a very young age and have framed my set of lessons and indeed where there is will there is a way!
Today i am putting up about a very inspiring soul who would have never thought that his smooth career would change its course.Amidst achieving his dreams and setting new ones came the year 2016 when he got diagnosed with medulloblastoma,a type of brain tumour which changed his life perception.A marathon of hospital run ,from surgery to radiation left him not only with certain physical limitations that were seen but also an unseen ones.
This man could have lived questioning his luck but he carved and built another way to heal himself.He found light in darkness when simple activity like making a straight line seemed challenging he started joining dots which ultimately forms a line of happiness.
Making n number of dot paintings as medium of his liberation he decided to spread its power.
Hailing from Hyderabad, Mr Anand Reddy contacted a few organizations working with cancer of which the Assistant director of Cancer Survivorship, Indian Cancer Society Mumbai, Dr Vandana ,proactively agreed to his will of conducting an art workshop for brain tumor patients and survivors and i was fortunate to be part of it.So here is glimpse of...
Healing with dots, the Art Workshop was conducted by Mr Anand Reddy supported by Indian Cancer Society.Around 20 participants across different ages along with their caregiver seemed to be enthusiast on a saturday morning of what was coming up next.
An informal introduction was followed by inauguration by Dr Tejpal Gupta, Dr kurkoore and Mrs Savita Goswami.
An amazing display of art work was seen in the presentation of Mr Anand after which a creative blend amongst participants was restored.
Below is the images and what they have to say through my thoughts and of course a note to ponder
.
Event inauguration with motivating speeches of the chief guests and the Assistant Diector of Cancer Survivorship,Indian Cancer Society.
Only,
You know your strength & might!
And,
Doctor's guide but survivors fight!
Highlights of the events and the activity:
Once stood in the queue one behind the other are now sharing a space together.
Rehabilitation indeed connects people their hearts and thoughts,their worries and smile.It gives a hope there is a life!
 |
| My favorite Smile! |
And the guy on right is excited to go back to his state and resume his studies and routine.
Be it running for the investigations or sharing tears together,Be it going through the surgery or every week at OPD.
Those continuous radiations to long waits.Chemotherapy to nausea and vomitting.
They are there,for the smiles and tears to share!
And the zeal to learn was all around the room...
 |
| I don't like painting he says... |
Whether you are a patient,survivor or neither you can find time for everything but for self.
However the unstructured activity or a leisure is a must as it rewires the locked thoughts to feel free and adds to the quality of life.
Such group activity not only makes you feel good but also develops your inter personal as well as intra personal relationships.
As you walk ahead you will know there is always a help around.
The ICS Cancer survivors vertical unit.
To right,Mr Sachin,Ugam Member
and Left Ms Shreya ,clinical psycholog
And as the workshop was heading further post lunch i could sense a different comfort among everyone in the room.Right from the parents/relatives to the participants each one was engrossed in the ocean of colors.The worries of life seemed to be hidden at the shore and everyone was sailing on the boat of fun.
And that's the play of life.
An idle mind takes away all the energy to live to fullest ,it needs an occupant.
Don;t think is easy to say,but those who prove it deserve a bow.They are the epitome of inspiration.
Everyone achieves something or the other in their life.Some reach the zenith and are known to the world.While for some ,a night's meal is the world.
However special are the ones who loose their world and walk back to relive and form another world.
And survivors are the ones who prove to world 'It is Possible' !
And to end,
All the happy faces....
P.S:Medication saves lives,Rehabilitation makes you live life.A special mention of Mr.Anand Reddy for his courteous thought of sharing his idea/experience of healing and carving a smile on so many faces at once.
-SSW
Proud occupational therapist.Happiness is seeing them smile.
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