My fight against the dreadful disease - CANCER
Hi all,
Like most Chennai girls, I too had my entry into a Software Company right after my graduation. When I reached 23, I met my better half and tied the wedlock soon.
We had a cute little girl child the very next year. I changed my job and joined back after 7 months of maternity. Life was cool and fine with small hurdles that could be crossed with patience.
We are a vegetarian
family and we have the habit of including fruits in our diet every week. I
live with my in laws and having an active lifestyle with busy household
chores, office and some workout routines. I eat all vegetables including plantain stem and bitter guard. I find so many adults pushing veggies aside on their plate.
It was around 4.5
years post marriage - during August 2014, I noticed a small lump on the right
side of my neck. It was of the size of half of a marble. I couldnt figure out
why it appeared all of a sudden. I youtubed and googled :) and finally found
that its called 'Lymph node Enlargement' and I was clear that it wasnt Thyroid.
It was hardly a week after the swelling when I got severe fever which ran upto
102 in the evening and fatigue. I'm generally very active in the evening when I
prepare the vegetables for the next day and spend time with the kid - but I was falling on the bed as soon as I returned. I had a sore throat as well. I decided to check it with an ENT specialist who in turn gave me medicines saying that 'Lymph node' coud enlarge if we get infections. He's right actually and so I took the medicines for 3 days when nothing subsided. I went to my gynaecologist who has known my health condition thru out my pregnancy. As soon as I blurted out the word, 'Lymph node enlargement' - she immediately asked me to take it serious and perform a series of tests.
Note1: Your general physician would be able to guide you best since he/she knows your health condition better than anyone else
Note2: Please identify any small changes in your body and if its a non -painful lump anywhere, please show it to your doc immediately. It might also be non-harmful but ensure you get it clarified.
Note3: Never hesitate to take tests like blood test/scans. I'm aware that it requires a lot of money out of our hands. But in this world with adulterated food everywhere, the number of diseases are huge and most diseases do not show up with just physical examination.
It was a neck scan which showed multiple nodules inside apart from the one I could visibly see. My doc suggested FNAC which requires taking a sample using a needle from the nodule. The scan specialist was apprehensive and suggested a chest scan as well after discussing with us. He wanted that to confirm on something. We were not clear on what his suspicion was about. But still, we conceded since our doctor was informed well in hand before performing the scan. We were finally informed that I was suffering from Hodgkin's Lymphoma/Lymph node cancer. Tears rolled down my husband's eyes as he read the report online. My mother, in laws including my sister in law - were in tears. I could sense the tension but I suggested to discuss everything with doctor first. My doctor had got the news well ahead and she suggested a full biopsy to make a double confirmation. The histopathology report takes 3 days to come which confirms the stage of cancer and the type of cells which are active. This would help in identifying the treament mode as well. I was at Stage 2, Hodgkin's Lymphoma. My doc was cool in guiding us to an Oncologist at Apollo, Teynampet.
Dr. MA Raja is the oncologist I met at Apollo. He gave us a counselling session of an hour or so before talking about the treatment. We had a hundred questions to ask of course. :) Is it completely curable? How long would the treatment go? Will I lose my hair completely? What are the side effects? and many more... He was patient enough to answer every question that we had. The treatment for CANCER can be by the following methods: 1: Chemotherapy 2: Radiation 3: Surgery + chemo 4: Chemo + radiation 5: worst case - it could be Stem cell transplant. The PET scan (injecting radioactive element into your body to identify the areas where the cANCER cells have spread) - suggested that I had it in my neck and CHEST and hence Stage 2.
Since I was in stage 2 and young, my treatment included Chemotherapy alone.
Radiation, though has lesser side effects (you wont lose hair :) importantly) - is suggested for patients who are about 435-40 years since it might cause some other cancer in the future.
This is my first day of Chemotherapy - which included a 5 hour session of injecting drugs into my veins. ABVD were the medicines offered to me.
I told myself that the road ahead is going to be too rough. I took an LOP from work after 2 rounds of chemotherapy since I was too tired to work
I can quote some side effects of chemotherapy for you to know.
1: Mouth ulcers which make you lose your taste buds - you cannot eat what you like even if you are double hungry due to steroids
2: Severe Pain in
the veins - if the medicine is viscous (one of my medicines was too
thick)
3:
Water retention in the whole body which made my face rounded :) I started looking like a chipmunk :)
4: Hairfall- I
started losing my hair after 2 rounds of chemo - and I had to do a short
haircut to prevent hair knots. Then I started becoming bald when I decided to
go for a full tonsure.
5: Buffalo hump - your neck becomes layered due to steroids - which make fat getting deposited in chest, back of neck
6: Weight gain - due to steroids
7: Nausea - which might in turn cause weight loss for some.
8: Nails and fingers getting discoloured - due to depletion of cells
9: Stomach burning - since the chemotherapy destoys all the cells in the lining of stomach
10: RBCs, WBCs go out of range and hence you are prone to a hell lot of infections. The injection 'NEOPOGEN (Cost: 12K) is given after chemo to trigger the bone marrow to produce more WBC - which inturn causes severe joint pain - I felt like I lost my hip and couldnt sit at times.
11: Mood swings - widely due to treatment and also due to depression.
The
trauma of losing hair is just inexplicable. especially for girls, where hair literally means IDENTITY. Its a total change over of how you look.. I had to search for scarves - India
doesnt have many varieties. Far east countries have a hell lot of varieties.
I
started ignoring the mirror and cried sometimes to step out of the house. But
still I had to engage myself into something. I started quilling, I learnt car driving and got my licence; I joined Aerobics. I spent more time with the kid though I couldnt help much since I would roll out in pain at times when my hubby and kid would console me to sleep.
My in laws and mom took good care of me but I started feeling too dependent on them. My dear hubby also did a tonsure to make me feel equal to him! There are guys who abandon their spouses as soon as they get to know that she is suffering from a dreadful disease. God, I cant ask for more!!
Note: You tend to realize the importance of your kith and kin only when you get a disease/ when you are unable to stay independent. You also tend to realize/find who your real friends are!!!
My scans after 6 rounds of ABVD(chemo) were normal and they told me that no more cancer cells were active. My doc suggested for 2 more rounds to wash out traces. Finally on December 6th 2014 - I took my last chemotherapy. I made quilling earrings and a 'Thank You' card to the 8 nurses who served me during my treatment.
I've been on remission since then. Its been 2 months now since my last treatment. My latest pic post treatment - lost some of the effects of steroids and my hair has started growing :)
My daily routine is: 1: I go for a morning walk for 40 min at 6 KMph.
2: I come home and prepare tiffin for the morning
3: Pack lunch for me and hubby and have breakfast
4: Washing machine
5: Give food for in laws and make kid ready
6: Clear and clean the kitchen - with utensils kept in place
7: Feed food for kid and start to office
8: I go to work in a train and a share auto - this ensures I get more exercise.
9: Reach home, have dinner and cut veggies for the next day lunch
10: Clear the clothes and spend time with kid
11: Read a book and sleep.
Though I still
have pains at times, I feel I can come back to my own self soon. It would
take around 2 years may be for my hair to grow back as before. My steriods are
slowly leaving me but its too slow and my patience levels are constantly
tested. I can bear the look of strangers who give a weird look at me - but I'm
hurt by the way some ppl who know me best, treat me post this. Guys,
there's a lot of difference between patronizing and showing real concern . I've
already lost hope in myself. If you still try to press me down, I'm ready to
take it.. Keep it coming!! I'll come out with flying colours soon..
I met many ppl who shared their
experiences about their kith and kin who had got this disease – I realized, life
is not easy for anyone. Every person has a suffering that he/she has crossed or
working upon. Name, fame, money – everything has lesser importance, the only
thing which matters is the love you show on every person and the love you get
from the ppl around you.
Never lose confidence in life. Even the deadliest disease has a cure if you have the confidence to face it!! Never waste your tears for petty things for it has the least value. The ppl who love you most will never ever leave you in whatever situation you are:) never lose those kind of people!!!
My latest gyan was that: Stress is an important factor for Cancer. So just dont get stressed if something is gonna hurt your heart, just come out of the place.. you have better things to do and better people who care!!
Keep moving on!! Life is too short to get
stressed and get cancer
Guys - any inputs regarding CANCER and its treatment, its side effects, scarves, motivation etc I'm ready to discuss. Get in touch if you need. Thanks.
Regards,
V.C.Vaidehi
Labels: CANCER, Side effects of Chemotherapy, Treatment for CANCER
569 Comments:
Dear Vadehi very proud of you. Hats off to you.You have overcome all your pain. This is a gr8 inspiration to all dear .Rgds to ur family mems also. Take care
No Words.....I am fan of you... And I bet this will change the life of many..the way they look at it....including me...
Hi Vaidehi!
You are one of the most beautiful girl I have seen Vaidehi.. Felt proud that I had seen a real brave woman...
May God bless you and your loving family with all love and GOOD health in the years to come... Have a beautiful life ahead :)
Hats off... Vaidehi!!! You set an example for each one us and an inspiration too. Keep up the spirit.
Don't waste your time for people who treat you differently, rather invest your time for near and dear once and enjoy your future.
Please undergo "Pranic Healing" course.......Google it and get to know more about it.......... U can improve your immunity and health without any medicines and a physician......
You are very brave.
I have seen this disease real close and know how badly it turns your life upside down.
I was very happy to read in the end that the disease is gone.
Hope you stay healthy and enjoy your life with your family.
God bless you and your family.
no words.. a big salute for ur courage...may God always vth u &ur family...my prayers also for u.take care.
U are very bold..I had tears out of my eyes...God bless you and ur family... Take care ..
No words to expess my feeling! U r reallya brave and strong woman in the world........
No words to expess my feeling! U r reallya brave and strong woman in the world........
You are brave beautiful and an inspiration .Hats off to your determination and your family for the support they are extending to you..especially to your better half.
Vaidehi ..You certainly are an inspiration .
Although I do realize the importance of Life - You blog stressed how important how important every second ,every minute is.
Your mention about don't shed tears on small petty things in Life has brought me into tears.
I don't have the capacity to give you any advise but all I can do is salute to you .
Thank you Angel .Lots of prayers
I pray and hope things will be positive for you .
Beautiful Vaidehi!!!! I am so glad that you took the cancer with stride and did come out with flying colors. Also, it is a great idea to blog - to let your emotions out and get your mind clear, but also helps so many others who may suffer and not knowing what to do.
I am a cancer survivor of almost Type 4 - diagnosed in 2009, went through surgery/chemo/radiation - can't describe the painful process much more than what you have written! Like you said the best part for me also is my hubby, kids, parents, in-laws - the entire family I should say! without them, I am not where I am today.
Only difference is that people in USA do understand, appreciate and be very supportive - even strangers, unlike India. So, do not worry about them and you already said that you don't! Keep your heads-up and you will do really well. All the very best!
Super.. Keep going. :)
Kudos to you Vaidehi... The Immense strength in you helped you cross all the hurdles and emerge as a winner... I appreciate the positive side of you... Your narration was very beautiful... The best way to put the entire event behind you is to revisit everything once... Your best times are here again...
Kudos to you Vaidehi... The Immense strength in you helped you cross all the hurdles and emerge as a winner... I appreciate the positive side of you... Your narration was very beautiful... The best way to put the entire event behind you is to revisit everything once... Your best times are here again...
Kudos to you Vaidehi... The Immense strength in you helped you cross all the hurdles and emerge as a winner... I appreciate the positive side of you... Your narration was very beautiful... The best way to put the entire event behind you is to revisit everything once... Your best times are here again...
Great.
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So good to read your blog!!!!!!
Great Vaidehi. God Bless You. Keep Going with the same Courage.
Regards,
Selvi
Hi i don't know if u remeber this sis.. It was my first day in cognizant at this location that u are working.. I was so lost in that huge space.. U saw that and came and helped me without even me approaching you.. And gave ur id for further help.. Why i am quoting this is because you are not only beautiful outside but you are a personification of inner beauty and now it's time to prove others sis. :-) loads of love
Salute your will power!! Thanks for sharing your inspirational recovery.
God bless you for your courage and optimism. All the very best. Will keep you and ur family in prayers
Really great Sissy..Thanks to you for sharing your battling experience..it's an eye opener for all...Courageous women like u r d most beautiful women in dis world..I pray that you will have a wonderful,happier and healthiest life ahead...Also you are blessed to have a true friend as your husband...He is d REAL hero ...
Really great Sissy..Thanks to you for sharing your battling experience..it's an eye opener for all...Courageous women like u r d most beautiful women in dis world..I pray that you will have a wonderful,happier and healthiest life ahead...Also you are blessed to have a true friend as your husband...He is d REAL hero ...
Brave lady, the fact that you faced all the odds and came out strongly made me happy :) am happy for u , ur family, friends. I know what u wud have gone thro, as my uncle also had the same problem. do regular check ups at some intervals (say 1 year), of course ur doc wud guide u. wish u all happiness and joy :)
You are a true inspiration to all!! every line written here was encouraging me even more to read the next line!!! As many others quoted above, you are here to bring changes in others life, One of which you have already stated. Hell with people who dint understand you, they were never with you, just that it showed up now.God is definitely with you. I do interact with few cancer patients here in Bangalore and I know Its much more than just a prayer that is needed during this stage. Although you fought through it to win and show you are capable of balding it, if I can be of any help, I would be privileged to be contracted through sachhi@gmail.com. Be smiling, your hair has very little to add to your beauty, your last photo is as beautiful as the first!!..:-)
Awesome Vaidehi.You are such an inspiring person for me to overcome all the issues.Best thing to follow in life is no need to hear the bad critics form anyone but its even hard though.Keep Smiling :)
Vaidehi, U r a true inspiration!! May God bless you with long life and health. Hugs!!
Salute to you and your family for supporting you during your fight. You are no less than a soldier on the border. I know you will get back to normal and rock your world!!
Brave & Marvellous Young girl/mother & wife....Amazing & Hats off to you..You will be in our Prayers & thoughts.. I will be posting for you on World Wide Prayer circle where group of YSS Sanyasis will pray for 3 months in Morning & Evening Prayers...This is the Page for your ref Even you can add All your family folks for Prayers....
https://members.yogananda-srf.org/SelfService/Prayers/PrayerRequest.aspx Lot of Hugs/Blessings from All of us to you & Let our God/Gurus continue to give you Physical & Mental strength to you & your family and very Soon you will Post your Old Pics with lovely family same style.... This too Shall Pass is the only Mantra to remember mentioned by Sukhabohanda....
Dhi dhi ur awesome.. May Allah bless you wd good health n wealth.. ur a real eye opener.. love u lots dhi dhi..
Dear my friend vaidehi No words is coming out You are a brave girl,Iadmire your patience God Bless You
Take a bow to this beautiful lady guys... Hats off to her courage... Lots of love <3 ... Stay blessed always and long live... 😊
Hats off u to vaidehi...Even my mom fought with breast cancer so I know what conditions u could have went through... she fought it with courage ...so u r back to normal... have lots of happiness in your life...wishing u ahead a gr8 future...
Vaidehi,
OMG!! First of all thank you for posting this and creating awareness among us.
You are such a STRONG and CONFIDENT women.
I am really inspired. Hats off to your husband for being with you during your difficult times.
Definitely, will pray for your complete speedy recovery.
Tough times has gone... would love to see you with a happy smile as in your 1st picture...
Take care
Heyma Sindhu (ex- Hexawarein)
I can suggest you one thing. During this situation, people will be depressed. But always remember that you should think positive. Positive thinking has good power. It can cure diseases automatically. Just how stress and negative thinking gets diseases, positive thinking cures diseases. You can achieve positive thinking by going through this site http://www.powerofpositivity.com/
Hello Vaidehi,
you have such a beautiful name, smile, personality at all times. You are stronger than anyone could believe, I bet it is the belief and your willpower which helped you all through this along with such a wonderful family. People around you who cannot see your inner beauty and strength are not even worth being considered or spoken about. You need to fight with anything for the sake of your daughter and make her more stronger than you. You are a live example for today's broken world. All I can say is believe in god, believe in yourself and family. " You rock "
God has given you the strength to pass any exams who puts you through and now he knows you will win all. May god bless you and your family.
Got tears in my eyes. Speachless... I'm very proud of you Ma'am true inspiration!!! love you I pray to God that you stay blessed and happy with your family and friends.
Hi vaidehi ...my mom also suffered from disease in different form ...since we found in the last stage we can't do anything much abt it ..v lost her 3 years before ...when I go thru ur post ...I can feel d pain tht I saw in my mom ... But the way yu handled this was totally appreciated.... Applause for you young women...you r tremendous ... I love it ....just go on with same mindset ...god bless u with more happiness n gud health n love in your life :) Take care..
You are a very strong person and that is a blessing for your folks. Wishing you a healthy and happy life!!!
Great Vaidehi...........really great, I too had overcome a situation like you, but must learn a lot from you. I can understand the pain caused by disease, but we must also have people supportive nearby. You have got them, its the greatest thing. Best wishes to you ma......
Hi Sister, I dont know who you are.. But, you will be completely OK soon.. Come fast.. there are lot to do..
superb Vaidehi. ...your commitment to fight for life is really commendable. ... have a healthy life further. .god bless you and your family. ....
Hi Vaidehi,
Frankly, I don't know you. But somehow, somewhere, someone shared in their FB and I'm happened to read this. The physical and mental pain that you have gone through cannot be expressed in words. I strongly believe in supreme power. I also assume this supreme power is the culmination of all the gods that we know of. The supreme power has showed us that most things in this beautiful world circles around just 2 couple of things like Husband and Wife, Day and Night, Men and Women, Poor and Rich, Employer and Employee, High and Low,Youth and Old,and the list go the endless. In this list, the most important 2 couple things are Happiness and Sorrow. May be that Supreme power tested you in deep sorrow, pain, agony. You were taught what is real important in this part of the painful life. Now that you passed this phase in flying colors, the supreme power is about to give the next thing of this couple. "HAPPINESS". Enjoy the happiness that supreme power will bestow on you henceforth. God bless you. Have a happy life forever.
Hats off to ur self confidence and will power with which a person can cross any no. Of hurdles in life....keep going....best wishes for ur speedy recovery!!!
Love n hugs to u vaidehi... world seems to be a better place when v know about ppl like u...that u fought it... hatsoff to fighters like u...wish u a very happy life ahead...
Amazing attitude! Respect to you woman
Hi Vaidehi,
Good to hear from you sister!! You had won the fight!!
Your Fight for Cancer was almost similar to my fight. I was diagnosed with "Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma" with STAGE-2. Went through 6 rounds of Chemo and 19 rounds of radiation. Currently now in Remission phase since May 2014. Going next month for PET scan.
The side effects which you mentioned are the same which i went through.
Dont worry, God has tested our patience. Going forward all will happen good only for you.
God bless you and your family!!
Take care,
Rathu
Take Care Sister.. Wishes for a happy life..
Hats off to your self confidence i have lot of questions regarding cancer please reply when ur in online
God bless you and your family... hats off for your struggle and positive minded.. sure you will reach high in your goals... :)
Way to go Vaidehi !! I was very little to understand the effects of cancer when my mom survived it. Having seen my mom crying over petty things, I was in awe to see her getting over the dreadful disease with courage and love from my dad. You have a beautiful family to love and worth fighting for . Bravo !!
Hugs .. Salute you girl and your family. God bless ya with loads of happiness.
Now I realise the worst side effects of being stressed..
Take care and stay blessed.
No words to say.Tears running from my eyes.Tears are words of my heart dear.
Hats off to your hubby and family.... Your gifted to have such a company... Your awesome... As you said you will be soon come out with flying colours...
vaidehi.. the first photo of yours shows that you are bold and beautiful and STILL YOU ARE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL.
god tests near and dear ones.it is the testing time. spritual world suggests forgiving to treat cancer if you believe in(no harm in doing it)forgive people around you if you had any blame.
keep thanking the good hearts around you.LUCKY you are for having them around.lead life happily.love your husband more than before he deserves it.with hugs sridevi.
Hi Vaidehi,
Unintentionally had read your blog…
First of all my hats off to you girl.
Yep I too shed tears but at last I got to know u r one of the flame of this younger generation one who was thinking they suffered a lot for slight dispute .
Life is not at all easy for all. It’s equally filled with pains and pleasures . as per my point of view, u have crossed all the pains in your life.
I like your each and every line that you declared here . because every line is filled with valor only.
What a women you are ? now am admiring you very much even I don’t know who you are previously ? but ur lyrics made to dumbfound and consider a lot about future.
Here I want to remark : “ A countless royal Salute to ur hubby to “ – I guess he is the great treasure of you.
Both of you are very luck to held each other. By the way my loads of love and warm kisses to your princess here.
Now You are the great mother to ur child , beautiful better half to ur hubby, and excellent role model to youngsters ..
No words from my end Vaidehi
U r my inspiration right now !!
வாழ்ந்தாலும் ஏசும் தாழ்ந்தலும் ஏசும், வையகம் இதுதானடா!!
Just ignore those who stare or comment Vaidehi. Just march ahead proudly and you are a winner.
is ther a way to contact u apart from this comment section? have dropped a message in ur fb inbox, awaiting reply.. thanks
is ther a way to contact u apart from this comment section? have dropped a message in ur fb inbox, awaiting reply.. thanks
Hats off Vaidehi....You really have Great will power and strong mind.By the time I finished reading your post my eyes filled with tears...
Have a Great Life and be happy forever and ever......
Very Proud of u....Take care
YOU are truly inspiring. You will be in my prayers the next time I kneel before him. You will surely get out of this in flying colors. God Bless you my dearest...
This is my first blog i have ever read in my life and found out how strong a human can face the hurdles which come on their way...God bless u Vaidehi....Best inspiration in my life...
Hi Vaidehi,
I can completely understand how you felt.
How tough is to fight this disease.
recently my father also got diagnosed with cancer and it was stage 3.
we supported him and now he is at least able to walk.
Be Brave and cheerful.
All the best
Hats off....God bless you!
You look so beautiful Vaidehi.. You got a lovely family. God bless you. hugggggs !!
very much inspiring. All the best.
Hats off....Vaidehi!! Wish you a complete recovery.You are so wonderful and brave girl, Very proud of you. Pray for your full recovery... God Bless
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Hi Vaidehi,
Inspired to the core...Writing this with Tears in eyes now. U have been an example to all of us. One of the beautiful and bold woman in front of me. Hats off Dear..Appreciate your husband,In-laws for Major support for u.
Hey warrior... vaidehi... there r enough appreciations... nothing much from my side... gt to read ur blog thru my fb friend...Be thankful that this deadly killer helped you to become popular.... more courageous n many unknown faces to turn back n praise u and show u who U R!!!!!...as a normal IT guy u cudnt hv nt earned this fame... u dint do... nature did... there is good in all bad things... so dont curse anything or anybody...god moves his play... we r determined players in his game... to be frank i dint get tears instead am proud to be WOMAN... & all that a woman has turned life so beautifully after tough times...i dont think a man can take this way as u did.... Be + be happy... dont get pressed down instead bloom like a lotus...( my mil is a breast cancer warrior fr more than 12 yrs...she is now 65+)so what not little lady...U ROCK...the world will admire u...all is well!!!!!!!
Happy for u Vaidehi :)Thanks a lot for sharing this
Hats off.......for your courage fight against cancer
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Hi,
I work in IT, for Cancer Services - COSD, I read the article, in Tamil - The Hindu, it was so Inspirational. God Bless you and your family.
Hats off to your Husband
Ram
I salute your courage and determination. May the almighty be with you and your family
Dear my daughter,
After read your fighting I have no word to tell something. God bless you.
A great brave women , u r attitude is astonishing
A great brave women , u r attitude is astonishing
A great brave women , u r attitude is astonishing
Hi Vaidehi, Hats off to u & ur courage... Am also fighting in the same way since 10 yrs... Initially I hd ca breast stage 1 bt later it got spread to bones & thn into both my lungs & hnc nw in stage 4... My only inspiration is my son as my husband divorced me & left me alone with my son whn i ws diagnosed with cancer. Atlst u r lucky to hv a loving & caring husband & in-laws.... Tk cr & keep up ur spirit & gt well soon... Our will power, courage & determination leads us the way.... God bless u abundantly dear... With loads & loads of love & prayers, Shalini
No words to say. Whatever happened just be brave then we can easily passed out the situation. The well example is Vaidehi
"Difference between patronizing and showing real care" that is a great message. God bless you and your family
Thanks for Sharing Vaidehi. I am little bit concern now because my son has a lymph node at back of his left ear. We noticed it when he fell sick 1month back. Dr told us it will take 4-6weeks to go. Did you have weight loss before you started treatment?
Hope you have a happy life in coming days.
Dear Vaidehi, you are an absolute stunner. I know you as a bold and beautiful girl, but your determination was something I could never fathom. Hats off to you dear. You are worth a million to every one of us. Will catch up sometime.
Your life has given a lot of positive energy to me. Thanks a ton.:-)
Thanks for sharing your experience.
wish you complete recovery... always keep your smile with you.... that will help you more....
Vaidehi,
I am simply say ,you are pioneer. Trendsetter. I have seen Godness in u. Even god itself does it have this much passion and confident. at last u have given the meaning of life stated "Care the people you love and love the people who care."
Vaidehi,
I am simply say ,you are pioneer. Trendsetter. I have seen Godness in u. Even god itself does it have this much passion and confident. at last u have given the meaning of life stated "Care the people you love and love the people who care."
U r great. Take a very good care of yourself. All the best dear. Get well soon. I wish you turn as beautiful and sexy as you were before. Even more than that. Cheers dear.
The worst thing than getting cancer is taking chemical treatment. and most people are not aware that they are getting only a purgative not curative There are many better treatments available which are painless and actually curative and prevent your body from further diseases. no need to endure such a misery in the name of treatment. you yourself have mentioned the "stress caused cancer". the treatments are there to take stress out of your body and disease will reverse itself
Hi Vaidehi!Royal Salute for your boldness and self confidence.Ofcourse..ypur husband and family members have done a great job.There is no aorta of doubt about your recovery.One of my family friend would like to speak to you as he has a daughter who suffered the same disease at much younger sge.Please do provide your contact details @hemakrishnamani@gmail.com.God bless you..your post gives me immense energy to face life in all ups and downs.Thank you so much.
Dear Vaidehi your story is such an inspiration and a proof of human spirit can win.You are in very safe hands with Dr.M.A.Raja.I have my father(multiple myeloma- bone marrow cancer no more) and my mother (breast cancer recoveree for 5 years) treated with him. He is an excellent doctor and avery soft and patient person. When i step into Apollo Speciality hospitsl for the last 11 years i always feel i get a big reality check and my feet get grounded again. Life is all about compassion love egoless state one should have. It brings in humility. Cancer need not be a taboo. You realise people's real when you are in trouble. I have realised that quite bit myself and now reinforced thro your story.Just keep going and nothing can stop you. Be brave and wishing all health wealth and success. Finally keep date with your medicines and checkup properly.Best wishes
great spirit.. you are a brilliant lady and a motivation for all the girls out there :)
Great Inspiration. May God bless you abundantly.
Wish you a complete recovery. Very proud of you. You are great inspiration to people who are affected by cancer. I lost my friend and my uncle due to Cancer.
My special wishes to your husband who supported you on tough phase of life.
There is life after Cancer.
Wish you a bright future.
Hi vaidehi,
Tears rolled down on my eyes while reading ur post...just ignore the people who doesn't worth ur love...hatsoff to ur hubby and family for the great support....I'll pray to god for ur speedy recovery. ..I guess u r tamilian if yes, just listen to the song "mayakkama kalakkama" vazhkai endraal ayiram irukkum vasal thorum vethanai irukkum vantha thunbam ethuvendralum vaadi ninral ooduvathillai...you are looking as beautiful as before...we dont see the beauty of ur appearance we see only the beauty of ur heart...keep rocking...we r all with u
Great going Vaidehi. Hope you recover fully and be back to normal.
Hi Vaidehi,
Read the whole story , really happy on the successful ending.
I wish you a complete recovery and good health.
Have a bright future .
Wonderful Sister !! God Bless you !!
Take Care !!
Hi Vaidehi !!I cannot control my tears after reading your story....even my husband suffered from this disease when he was right in your age.But is daignoised 1st stage he underwent so much trauma alone as iam pregnant with our first baby and my gynec forbade me to be in and around radiation center.Now time flied away and he was fine now .You are a brave girl and i wish you long life .....
Hi vaidhehi sister ,
You are as brave as any warrior .As a doctor I know how difficult to tide over this crisis
நீங்கள் பாரதி கண்ட புதுமை பெண். உங்கள் மன உறுதி எங்களை அசைத்து பார்க்கிறது .
நீங்கள் மிக விரைவில் குணமடைய இறைவனை வேண்டுகிறேன் . உங்கள் கணவர் எனக்கு தெய்வமாய் தெரிகிறார் .
Dr.Thrings .
Hi vaidhehi sister ,
You are as brave as any warrior .As a doctor I know how difficult to tide over this crisis
நீங்கள் பாரதி கண்ட புதுமை பெண். உங்கள் மன உறுதி எங்களை அசைத்து பார்க்கிறது .
நீங்கள் மிக விரைவில் குணமடைய இறைவனை வேண்டுகிறேன் . உங்கள் கணவர் எனக்கு தெய்வமாய் தெரிகிறார் .
Dr.Thrings .
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Hi Vaidehi,
Bravo!! Firstly, Your name says it all abt u n ur will!
Next, a BIIIIG round of applause to ur hubby n in-laws
Further, appreciate all ur REAL kith n kin, TRUE friends who r still supporting u!
Lastly, inspired greatly by ur will! Thanx for such an article, am sure it wud help many many ppl!
Get well soon n best wishes! :)
CheerZzz,
Jaya
Dear Vaitheki!
My Prayers are for you for your 100% recovery and happy life with your beautiful family.
Shiva
I read about your story in hindu... really great sister...God bless you...You hubby is really kind(hats off that human being)..
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Vaidehi, May all the good things in the world come to you!! I should learn this courage from you.You are so inspiring and keep inspiring others!!Everyone who comes across this blog will like you for what you are today and I would say what you are today is beautiful...Long way to go...
I too had tears when I saw your tonsure pictures but scrolling down more I saw your hair started growing picture its make me happy...salute to your husband and your family members. Fight fight fight you will win...may god bless you..
Salute to u madam. A big salute for yr bravery...
Hats off mam... U have a great will power. May god bless you with lot of happiness and success going forward !!!
Thanks to 'The Hindu Tamil' for sharing this useful article/info.
Lucky you have nice family..God bless you Vaidehi with good health..keep that courage..I am 2 years breast cancer survivor and I am back to normalcy..loosing hair is the worst part to me than chemo..it is my family's love and affection made me to live life..I didn't know that my kith n kin love me so much..
Hatsoff Vaidehi,u r big insiration to all....i must thank u and ur fly........i pray for u
Hats off to you, Akka.
I'm sure you're gunna come out with flying colors very soon :)
May God be with you and your family :)
wish you all he best for your happy Life
RADHEKRISHNA! Iread your blog thoroughly and your blog is overflowing like GANGA PRAVAH with comments[appreciations] and prayers for your speedy recovery.Above all i liked your last few sentences "i met many people.............,never lose those kind of people".Trust in god gives us courage and fighting will,also with the help and love of family members and friends.I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE TRUAMA LIKE YOU AND CAME OUT OF THE STRONG HOLD OF THE DEMON WITH THE DESIRE TO LIVE TO FACE MANY PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE WITH THE BLESSING OF OM SAKTHI!PARASAKTHI!GOD BLESS YOU WITH A HEALTHY AND JOYFUL LONG LIFE.
Salute your courage..cheer up & very thankful for sharing, best wishes for new life, hats off to ur Hus..
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. INTERSTING BLOG WITH DETAILED INFORMATION ALSO USEFUL INFORMATION FROM MANY COMMENTATORS.
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. INTERSTING BLOG WITH DETAILED INFORMATION ALSO USEFUL INFORMATION FROM MANY COMMENTATORS.
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. INTERSTING BLOG WITH DETAILED INFORMATION ALSO USEFUL INFORMATION FROM MANY COMMENTATORS.
Hats off. Real hero. You are going to be great inspiration for tons of people
Wishes for the happiest life with your family..!!
You are true hero in life with a beautiful family.Keep Blogging :)
U r a living example for those who complain about lives..keep going.. winner.. hats off to ur hubby!long live!
Hats off Vaidehi.I appreciate your courage for sharing your experience in combating CANCER!!
Tears rolled out of my eyes when I read your blog.
I Can understand your pain because I have seen my cousin who suffered from bone marrow cancer and died at the age of 11.
Your are a great inspiration to all.
Dear Vaidehi!
A great inspirational blog. I hope you get well soon with babas blessings and lead a long happy and peaceful life.
sweet sister..however u r u r very beautiful..wonderful writing skill..everybody is in tis world to achieve..u r a winner n u will achieve more n more..
some time back, my father had gone to the heaven b'cos of the same type of cancer. by the time, we come to know it spreads to the liver & other parts of the body. He was waiting for me to arrive from Muscat with fever & other difficulties . when i landed the very 2nd day, he had fever & got admitted in the hospital at B'Lore (Mallige Hospital). End of my vacation, I have done all the rituals for him.still I am able to pinch the pain what he had undergone.
I sincerely salute your brave & the way u have faced this shameless disease. May God bless you to get more courage to lead your successful life.
நான் பார்த்து வியந்த தன்னம்பிக்கையான போராட்ட குணம் நிறைந்த வீரமங்கை நீங்கள்
நான் பார்த்து வியந்த தன்னம்பிக்கையான போராட்ட குணம் நிறைந்த வீரமங்கை நீங்கள்
Hugggsss very touching
Hats off !! Keep Going. Few info which may be of some help to u
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/6321798/Herbal-therapy-gives-cancer-patient-hope
http://lakshmitaru.com/
You look more beautiful in the last pic of this post, with lot of confidence and pride :) only very few handle such tough situation like the way you did!! TRULY INSPIRING. Keep inspiring as many as u can.., this is jus d begining!! Hats off to ur family.
God Bless u gal---- u r an inspiration ! More power , strength & happiness to u <3
hi vaidhehi god s thr with u,like to share info about cancer vaccine.pls see medicaldaily.com/cancer vaccine to know more about ths,i bow 4 ur courage&helping nature may god bless u
Congrats Vaidehi on successfully fighting cancer.. Kudos to you for sharing your story and offering help.
You are beautiful.
It is so true that you will get to know your friends only when you go through a tough phase.. Not the right way to find it but I guess something good comes out of everything.
Take care and keep inspiring..
Bravo !!
really im shocked to know about this akka, but happy that u gave such a comeback and over to all ur willingness to help people shows the character !!
i can tell this to u " the only way to cure any disease is not the medicine, but the mental strength and support that we get/give to others " .. in this way u received enough support from ur another half and u transfer the same to the society to give a comeback from this disease.. proud of u akka :) take care !!
Life is to live. Brooding doesnt help you. Your positive mind was the best treatment. Take care
Life is to live. Brooding doesnt help you. Your positive mind was the best treatment. Take care
Great lady you are Ms.Vaidehi :)..really inspired by your story... nobody can suspect something like this can happen in their busy life..
You are an incredibly strong lady and I am left with no words to appreciate the strength and determination with which you had endured the pain all this while! You rock!!! God bless!
Hats off to you,no words to say,we have to learn lot from you,god bless you for rest of our life to you and your family
Hi vaidehi I met you once in office that day itself I realised you r such a active and courageous women. Definitely you will overcome all those. We pray fot you will get soon. God bless you
My heart goes out to you.. Truly admire your patience, courage and determination to fight back. May god's grace and blessings be by your side. wish you a speedy recovery.
Yes, People should be mentally strong to fight the battle with cancer and you did a hell lot of job and i couldn't stop praising your guts.. Great job Vaidehi. Hoping a great life and great days ahead of you with your family. Take care and keep inspiring people.
Your family is lucky to have such a strong person with them
Kudos to you sister and for your courage in tackling the toughest period of your life !!! Wish you all good luck and happy life for ever !!!
Special thank you for your hubby and family members and doctors !!!
Vaidehi...You are so great.Your confidence and courage made you to win aganist CANCER.
Hi Vaidhehi, I am really sorry to know on the illness you had. im very happy you are getting better and you are out of it. My prayers with you.... As you said stress causes lot of issues and illness. Please ensure u r out of toxic friendship, relations , ppl and environments. The thing about stress is you don't know what you are stressed about..what is causing you stress.. so stop doing, talking, thinking anything that is negative... I will pray for u... You will live for 100 blessed years with happiness good health and wonderful people around. Take care ..
Dear Vaidehi...Time and again WOMAN has proved herself to be the strength of the family, near n dear ones...Kudos to a brave heart like yours....Forget about people who can only judge us by our looks....Family comes first ...so my request for you is to not to think about people who dont deserve us ....but who deserve us ....I m sure you will be as beautiful as your first picture in your blog but n times more strong ,selfconfident and will be an awesome mom to your daughter, a dutiful wife to your husband and a devoted Daughter in law to your inlaws.....Indeed a true inspiration.....
Hats off to you Vaidehi ! This is very encouraging to the people who suffer from the same or other. Don't let anything into you except your courage and determination and ur family's support.God be with you always! Have a WONDERFUL LIFE ahead !
sarve jana sukino bavathu
U great, Hats of sister. I was praying god to read the good news at the end of the blog and thank god that it's all ended good for you. You are one of the very best and this post of yours will help at least few people who may need the mental strength and the motivation at the critical time. Take good care of yourself and many kudos to your dear ones surrounding you who made this happen for you.
Hi vaidehi, I am venkat, worked along with wajan...while I was reading your blog, I could not control my tears...I really feel happy to hear tat u got cured and hats off for your courage and initiative for spreading the awareness..A big thanks to my dear friend wajan and to your family,. You rightly mentioned, we ll come to know abt our loved ones in difficult situations. Keep rocking..
keep going vaidehi.. dont be perturbed by any news or ads or any false information reg cancer, becos cancer is curable. My mother in law suffered from mouth cancer, treated 30 years before and fully recovered, now also happily living with us. thanks to ur hubby and inlaws u are with u. Sairam
Hi Vaidehi.....Your courage in your hard times is really inspiration and hatts of to you and your family who had supported you......I am confident God will always with you and you will completely recover soon and become healthy...
My dad has the same cancer.. A single evening swept away our happiness. But he made it.. you people are the living inspiration ... One thing , be confident.. confidence can do miracles .
Hats off vaidehi i just cried when i finish ur blog...........all the best ur are great fighter in life.......r u from JCE.
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God will bless u with long life
Hi Vaidehi,
It is very easy to watch from out side and comment and reality is very different, you are a brave human and you have great family to suppport you.
Take care and have a healthy life.
God bless you.
:) Hats off to you and to your family!!! you are in my prayers dear...keep love yourself unconditionally !!!
Hats off to You.Your courage is inspiration to others who are suffering.May God bless you
Bharathi kanda Pudhumai Penn
தேடிச் சோறு நிதந்தின்று-பல
சின்னஞ்சிறு கதைகள் பேசி-மனம்
வாடித் துன்பமிக உழன்று-பிறர்
வாடப் பலசெயல்கள் செய்து- நரை
கூடிக் கிழப்பருவம் எய்தி - கொடுங்
கூற்றுக் கிரையெனப்பின் மாயும்- பல
வேடிக்கை மனிதரைப் போலே-நான்
வீழ்வேனென்று நினைத்தாயோ?
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I think the meaning of Confidence in all dictionaries should be now changed to 'VAIDEHI' because you have proven and shown people what confidence is! :) Hats off to you dear! Your family should be lucky enough to get a wonderful daughter, wife, mother and a daughter-in-law. Your blogs keeps recharging me everytime when i am down. I want to express my hearfult Thanks to you for passing me your confidence.
I came to know you through a post in Facebook. Hats off to you... You have proved it u can... Couldn't control my tears when i come to the end of the post. You are truly an inspiration to many. Your hubby is one of the REAL hero by his deeds. Keep moving sister. I pray god to give all the strength you need.
Krish
Hi vaidehi,
I can very much understand your story at this point of my life. My mom is down with breast cancer. 2 Chemo over so far. We are treating in the same Apollo, Teynampet hospital. She's having the same side effects as you have stated. Today morning I had to take her for a blood test, I went in to her room to check if she's ready but she was silently crying. I still couldn't believe what I saw. She wouldn't tell me why she cried how many ever times I ask her. But after reading through your blog I can relate a few instances of your life with her n I understand y she would have cried. Thanks for your blog. This means so much to me. Thanks a lot..
hello sister.....wish to join with u....im also killing cancer...wish to do some thing to our ppl....wish to do more awareness abt this....can i join with u
Saravanan Sivakasi
ஆண்கள் கண்களில் நீர் வர கூடாது என ஸ்திரமாக இருந்த நான், உங்கள் கட்டுரை படித்தபின் தோற்று போனேன்...
நீங்கள் பல்லாண்டு வாழ எனது மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துக்கள் புதுமை பெண் வைதேகி....
Naan petredukkaadha en selvamey, nee pallaandu vaazha vaazhthugiren magaley.
Vaidehi,
Thanks for sharing your life-event..
Wish you become a wonderful peer in days to come. Make a TED talk if possible. You are an inspiration.
Something grand shall open up for you and this new beginning will find its meaning.
And for your health.. try to find something about FLOWER MEDICINE that would heal your body, mind & soul and put you in absolute health back to native strength..
wish you & your family a very happy life with all health and wealth.
Thanks for sharing this . I'm really provide about U & your husband . God Always with U . I wish U all the best . God bless U.
Tears rolling down..Could not type...Keep your braveness alive. God will give all strength... !!!
Really tears roll down my eyes after i read your article.what a determination and self confidence you have.hats off.i recently came across anatomic theraphy. It has no treatment or diets to follow. It just educate us on the right way to consume food.i personally know many people who benefited through this. Kindly go through anatomictheraphy.org to download the pdf version of the book that explains about our body in easier way.
All the best for your recovery. One thing i studied is that high amount of multi-vitamins and niacin, makes it easy to deal with the symptoms.
Please eat vegetarian multivitamins, hopefully they will help with your symptoms. My Dad had ankylosing spondylitis and i gave him high amount of multi-vitamins and Iron supplements. He is still taking Methotryxate (immuno-suppresant) , but he is able to cope up with the symptoms far better. His drug dosage is also only 1/3 rd of of what he used to take.
Hats off Vaidehi.. Super bravo that ur back with a bang..
I was a kid wen I lost my grand mother to a cancer back in 1998.. I dint know much about cancer & its effect on a person.. But this write up left me moist.. Happy that you are back..
Really inspirational for all the girls .
Get well soon! Proud of a brave women who took few minutes to write your pain over a blog for others to give a real courage. Fingers crossed for you.
Hats off to ur determination & will power vaidehi.... U have such a loving husband & a wonderful family.... God bless u with all good things.. I was into tears when i read this.. & very haapy that U kicked cancer out of ur life.... This is a very good post for people who r facing this.. Our prayers are always for u.....
In this situation i would like to thank your husband, kid and all the family members, who has given their support to you. without their support, this recovery would have taken little more time.
All the Best to you and your supporters.
dear vaidehi
hats off for the fight against the disease.strength of the mind is beauty.
u showed it.may god bless all the peace and prosperity to u and ur beautiful family' valga valamudun .
renu
dear vaidehi
hats off for the fight against the disease.strength of the mind is beauty.
u showed it.may god bless all the peace and prosperity to u and ur beautiful family' valga valamudun .
renu
dear vaidehi
hats off for the fight against the disease.strength of the mind is beauty.
u showed it.may god bless all the peace and prosperity to u and ur beautiful family' valga valamudun .
renu
dear vaidehi
hats off for the fight against the disease.strength of the mind is beauty.
u showed it.may god bless all the peace and prosperity to u and ur beautiful family' valga valamudun .
renu
I am so touched by your courage and most importantly by the way you came forward to share your struggle with everyone. You are such a beautiful soul. There is lots we have to learn from you. Get well soon ! My prayers are with you and your family.
I am so touched by your courage and most importantly by the way you came forward to share your struggle with everyone. You are such a beautiful soul. There is lots we have to learn from you. Get well soon ! My prayers are with you and your family.
Brave Girl Vaidehi...Happy to see such a bold girl in my life....Hats off...My best wishes and prayers are with you....
great mam. i am proud of u. ur husband and in laws are so great.
As you have stated that stress being a major factor everyone should take note of it and act accordingly
ways to get rid of stress? is a major problems faced now by all the generations. I think a chat from the heart will be blessfull to all those persons. one of my relative who is also fighting against cancer is now feeling better after her stress has been reduced by his son by settling all her debts
Let all those who fight against cancer be provided with a counsellor who does not aggravate the stress and reduce it. hope i am right
convey my regards to your family and friends who were by your side during that crucial period. I think it is all luck and fate to get such a good family and friends
Can u pls tell how u felt while u came to know that u were having cancer???
Hats off vaidehi!!!!!!
Keep going with full of confident
Hi Vaidehi..really hats off to you for your brave fight and coming out successful !!! Actually my wife is suffering from Polymyositis and under steroid treatment for the last 10 years, hence we can very well understand your pains. Convey our regards to your family members - who stood with you during those painful days. Take care..
Dear Akka
When I read a full message of your post I believe in confidence. Hats off... to U, Ur's husband ji & cute angel. thanks to GOD .Vazhka Valamudan.
Hats off Vaidehi. You are very bold and courageous.I can very well understand what you have gone through as I too went through the agony of chemo 3 years back. One has to be positive and have confidence that everything is going to be absolutely fine soon.Like you said, life should be enjoyed to the fullest as we have only one.Thanks to my children, relatives and my wonderful friends and above all my schoolmates who pulled me through.Today am going for quarterly checkups and all is fine.I travel a lot and try to meet as many people I can. This keeps me happy.Please, never lose hope. You can talk to me whenever you need. My contact-9341075042. Iam in Bangalore.Id-pillai_rema@yahoo.com
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