Podcast MD by Ketto

Podcast MD by Ketto’s 11th episode features Dr. Santanu Sen. Dr. Sen believes in the mantra of “Every life is precious: Childhood Cancer is Curable, & giving up hope is not an option! A match and chance of cure for every Transplant patient!” Dr. Santanu Sen started his career in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology in the UK and after working there for 12 years, he set up a similar service at the Kokilaben Hospital. This service is now acknowledged to be one of the best in the region. Dr. Santanu Sen is an experienced Stem Cell Transplanter and the only internationally accredited BMT unit inspector in India. A teacher and examiner for the Royal College of Paediatrics in the UK, he has over 55 publications and has been an invited faculty to various national and international conferences. He has been chosen as one of the “Top Doctors in Mumbai” in 2019 and 2020 and consistently strives to provide the best possible care to his patients. DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast MD by Ketto’s 10th episode features Samara Mahindra. Having lost her mother at the age of 23, Samara decided not to take up the famous Mahindra business, but start her own social enterprise CARER. CARER is India’s 1st provider of integrative cancer care. It helps patients and their families manage the cancer journey across nutrition, body, and mind in the comforts of their homes. Samara is certified in Physical Rehabilitation and Functional Exercise, Cancer Exercise Therapy and Breast Cancer Recovery. She has also received certifications as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Holistic Cancer Coach from Beatcancer.org, Centre for Advancement in Cancer Education and certification in Plant-Based, Nutrition from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Foundation. Today CARER has helped more than 500 patients and is working with most hospitals across all metro cities. Listen to her inspiring journey on Podcast MD by Ketto. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast MD by Ketto's 9th episode features, 46-year-old Mayura Shivalkar. Mayura is not just a daughter, a wife, and a mother but this 46-year-old is also a Triathlete who has completed the Iron Man (swimming, cycling and running) while being diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent 8 chemotherapies, 30 radiation sessions while training for her marathons. Mayura right now has to her credit 7 full marathons, 30 + half marathons- the most recent being the Mumbai Marathon that took place in January 2020. “The battle against Cancer has taught me a lot; the uncertainties in life and how we take life for granted. We should never neglect the smallest of medical conditions and get regular checkups done. A one-hour session for physical and mental fitness is a must,” Mayura says. She believes her unrelenting attitude in the face of difficulties is what helped her survive cancer. Listen to her inspiring journey on Podcast MD by Ketto. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our next guest on Podcast MD by Ketto is a mother who witnessed her 4-year-old daughter die from cancer. What started as indiscernible tremors in the left hand had a devastating underlying cause in the case of Prathima’s daughter Ira. She was diagnosed with cancer, a midline diffuse glioma positioned at the thalamus with the size of a table tennis ball. A surgery and several post-operative complications later, Ira was left in a state of no-recovery with more neurological problems than ever before. For 1.2 years, Ira was taken care of at home by Prathima. Nursing Ira in the face of psychological trauma and heartfelt sorrow was a gut-wrenching experience for Prathima. As a mother, seeing her little daughter die slowly in front of her was a traumatizing experience. “No doubt that the process of dying or death of a loved one is about irreversible loss, immense grief, and deep loneliness. But it is also about compassion, love, and generosity of spirit towards the dying person, something which palliative care strives to ensure,” Prathima says. Having lost her daughter to cancer, Prathima now works towards raising awareness about Thalamic Glioma and other rare cancers. In the 8th episode of Podcast MD by Ketto, Prathima talks about her journey as a caregiver and a mother during her daughter’s cancer treatment. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sachin Wartikar, a motivational speaker, an author, a property consultant and a fearless soul who nipped cancer in the bud. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in April 2017 and was declared clean by October 2017. During his cancer treatment, he started writing a book explaining his own journey and guidance for others about cancer. A firm believer in natural healing, Sachin got to know about his cancer just 2 days after he lost his father and with his positive attitude, he beat it in a very short span of 06 months and was declared cancer free. He says that his family and childhood friend were his greatest support and even his daughter who was just 3 years of age at the time of his treatment was very understanding and visited him in the hospital. Listen to his inspiring story and learn how he defeated cancer with a smile on his face. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast MD by Ketto with Kunal Kapoor Season One’s sixth episode featuring- Kanchan Daniels, who has undergone 8 surgeries to be cancer-free today. A teacher and a singer Kanchan Shares Her Journey of Battling Cancer Head-On. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… Music Credits Song: Fall | Artist: Whitesand DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachit is a motivational speaker and two-time cancer survivor who was first diagnosed with cancer when he was just 5 years old. As cancer had spread to his collar bone, Rachit's arm had to be amputated to prevent further spread of cancer. Growing up, Rachit faced a lot of difficulties navigating his emotions and trying to cope up with the challenges that disability brought with it. To make things worse, he was also made fun of at school which left him angry and bitter. But growing up, Rachit learned to laugh about his own disability and made peace with himself. He participated in sports where he even became a goalkeeper for his team. He believes that the experience made him believe in himself again. At the age of 18, he met a couple who guided him and had a huge impact on his life, helping Rachit see the world with a new perspective. However, things changed again when Rachit was diagnosed with Cancer again at the age of 23. Fortunately, he came out stronger than before and transformed his life completely. He took to cycling and even cycled 550 km from Manali to Khardung La. For Rachit, chemotherapy was the worst part about cancer as it was painful and left him physically weaker than before. Rachit also used Reiki as an alternative healing therapy and believes it worked well for him in addition to switching to a healthier diet. Today, Rachit is a motivational speaker with a piece of advice to people that they should learn to laugh at their own disabilities and learn to be patient as time heals all wounds. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… Music Credits Song: Fall | Artist: Whitesand DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth episode of Podcast MD by Ketto featured is Ms. Smriti Shivdasani. Smriti lost her mother to cancer and 8 years later, she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. Having lost both her parents to cancer, Smriti began questioning everything in her life. In Jan 2019 she was diagnosed with 4th stage cancer. She had already been through 2 bouts of cancer in 2012 and Jan 2018 affecting different parts of her body. But she put up a fight again and survived cancer the third time. She believes it was because of her Buddhist practices that imparted her with the strength to sustain the will to live. She believes that it is important to let go of all the negativity and judgments to heal the body from diseases. She says she blended a bit of Hooponopono, a Hawaiian healing technique with Jin Shin Jyutsu, a Japanese art of balancing the meridian along with Donna Eden's methods of balancing energies to set her body on the path to recovery. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… Music Credits Song: Fall | Artist: Whitesand DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast MD by Ketto’s third guest is Dimple Parmar, the founder of Love Heals Cancer. Nitesh Prajapat and Dimple Parmar got married after they discovered that he had Stage 4 colorectal cancer. They launched Love Heals Cancer in January 2018 to provide support, information, and services to help people in their battle against cancer. A tribute to her late husband Nitesh, Love Heals Cancer is a non-profit organization that focuses on helping cancer patients live longer and better lives. Dimple and Nitesh’s journey started in IIM Calcutta where both of them were grad students. An alumnus of IIT-Kanpur and studying in IIM-Calcutta, Nitesh had founded Appeti, a curated online marketplace. While completing his MBA in 2016, he met Dimple, who was working on her own startup, Zaple, at the campus. They quickly connected and became good friends. Nitesh was diagnosed with cancer after he went for a checkup for severe back pain and constipation. Dimple talks about all the difficulties Nitesh had to go through during chemotherapy and cancer treatment including the side effects of treatment that wreaked havoc on his physical health. Dimple believes it’s important for caregivers to distribute their responsibilities of taking care of the patient to avoid burn-out. In his final days, Dimples opens up about how Nitesh transformed completely as a person and was more cheerful than ever before. She attributes the positive changes to a strong support system Nitesh had in the US, alternate healing practices, and a complete change in his diet. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast MD by Ketto’s third guest is Dimple Parmar, the founder of Love Heals Cancer. Nitesh Prajapat and Dimple Parmar got married after they discovered that he had Stage 4 colorectal cancer. They launched Love Heals Cancer in January 2018 to provide support, information, and services to help people in their battle against cancer. A tribute to her late husband Nitesh, Love Heals Cancer is a non-profit organization that focuses on helping cancer patients live longer and better lives. Dimple and Nitesh’s journey started in IIM Calcutta where both of them were grad students. An alumnus of IIT-Kanpur and studying in IIM-Calcutta, Nitesh had founded Appeti, a curated online marketplace. While completing his MBA in 2016, he met Dimple, who was working on her own startup, Zaple, at the campus. They quickly connected and became good friends. Nitesh was diagnosed with cancer after he went for a checkup for severe back pain and constipation. Dimple talks about all the difficulties Nitesh had to go through during chemotherapy and cancer treatment including the side effects of treatment that wreaked havoc on his physical health. Dimple believes it’s important for caregivers to distribute their responsibilities of taking care of the patient to avoid burn-out. In his final days, Dimples opens up about how Nitesh transformed completely as a person and was more cheerful than ever before. She attributes the positive changes to a strong support system Nitesh had in the US, alternate healing practices, and a complete change in his diet. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard… DISCLAIMER: This podcast and its content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and are subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast MD by Ketto’s second guest, Sanjukta Sharma is a journalist, writer and an ovarian cancer survivor. Having undergone a tough time during her treatment, she has many insights regarding how to tackle the challenges cancer patients face during treatment. If you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard... DISCLAIMER: This podcast and it's content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and is subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. Music Credits Song: Fall | Artist: Whitesand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teenaa Kaur Pasricha, a filmmaker and screenwriter was diagnosed with Breast Cancer right after she came to know that her film ‘1984: When the Sun didn’t Rise’ had won a National Film Award for ‘Best Investigative Film’ in 2018. Her Chemotherapy sessions began right after she received the award. Teenaa is a firm believer in the power of Homeopathy, Ayurveda and raw food diet and believes the combination of these three things helped her cope up with the side effects of chemotherapy and live a healthier life. October being the month of Breast Cancer Awareness, Teenaa aims to create more awareness about big C and how Breast Cancer should not be a taboo word in our society anymore! Listen to her story and understand how she battled the big C and came out stronger and leads an inspiring life. She is certainly a beacon of hope and determination for millions of people who will definitely be motivated with her life’s experiences. Also, if you have a similar story you believe can be a source of inspiration for others, then you could be our next guest. Write to us at mystory@ketto.org. Let your story be heard... DISCLAIMER: This podcast and it's content is an intellectual property of Ketto Online Ventures Pvt Ltd and is subject to copyright. The views expressed are personal and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. Music Credits Song: Fall | Artist: Whitesand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Kunal Kapoor, Podcast MD by Ketto, speaks to patients and care-givers affected by deadly diseases to understand everything from the medical aspect of dealing with doctors and hospitals to the emotional aspect and being able to cope with it all. This season we’re focusing on cancer, speaking to remarkable people whose stories are nothing short of inspirational. They take us through their journey of dealing with cancer in great detail, talking about everything from treatment options to stigmas faced and how it’s shaped their outlook to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.