A Life of a Breast Cancer Patient

In this journey of bringing my debut memoir “A Life of A Breast Cancer Patient” to the world, every step feels personal — but some moments feel unforgettable.

One such moment unfolded during my recent visit to the Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Bengaluru — one of India’s most respected institutions in cancer care and research. It wasn’t just a visit; it was a heartfelt exchange, a quiet yet powerful validation of why I began writing in the first place.

The Meeting of Minds and Missions

I had the honour of meeting three distinguished and compassionate doctors:

Dr. B. S. Srinath, a visionary surgeon and a guiding force in cancer treatment.

Dr. Sashi Mouli, whose gentle demeanor and clinical insight reflect deep empathy.

Dr. John Chungarth, whose commitment to care touched me during our interaction.

With them, I shared not just my book, but the purpose behind it — to make the complex journey of breast cancer a little more understandable, less isolating, and more human.

Each of them received the book with grace and thoughtful curiosity. I was moved by their openness to engage with a non-medical voice — one that simply tells the story of walking beside a loved one through a life-altering diagnosis and treatment.

Why This Moment Matters

This meeting may not have had the lights and microphones of a book launch, but it had something more profound: recognition from those who dedicate their lives to healing.

When I began writing this memoir, I had no public platform, no background in medicine — only the experience of being a caregiver, a husband, and a witness to the quiet courage of a patient. Today, when the book reaches the hands of doctors, it feels like the circle of empathy is expanding — from patients to professionals, from personal to shared.

More Than a Book, A Bridge

The book is not meant to compete with medical literature — it complements it. It is not about data or diagnoses, but about the lived experience of navigating them. And in this journey, doctors are not just caregivers — they are characters of hope, resilience, and silent strength.

Sharing this book with them felt like placing a small offering at the feet of a much larger mission — the mission to make cancer care more human, more understandable, and more inclusive of every voice, especially the non-clinical ones.

Gratitude and Forward Steps

I’m deeply thankful to the doctors and the institution for their time, humility, and encouragement. It strengthens my belief that when narratives and medicine come together, healing finds new dimensions.

This visit reinforces the need to keep walking — one hospital, one caregiver, one reader at a time — until the conversation around breast cancer is free from stigma and full of understanding.