** DC Article About Madhav Reddy ** Cancer Cannot Destroy my life *****

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[b][/b]Celebrity cancer-survivors like Lance Armstrong, Ludmilla Engquist and Kylie Minogue are evangelists for fighting the dreaded disease with grit and the determination to refuse to compromise on leading active social, professional and personal lives. Cancer-survivors in Hyderabad echo their stories, braving the debilitating effects of chemotherapy and radiation, beating the odds and living to tell the tale.

Natasha Singh was celebrating her first pregnancy at 23, when she discovered lumps in her breast. Reluctant to let it cast a shadow on her impending motherhood, she dismissed it. Two months after the birth of her son though, Natasha underwent tests. “In May 2009 I was told that I was suffering from breast cancer. It came as a complete shock as there is no history of cancer in my family, leave alone breast cancer. What was worse was that I had a young son to look after,” says Natasha, who underwent counselling sessions with Dr P. Raghuram before she agreed to undergo a surgery.

Her family rallied round to support her, “Sometimes the chemo left me completely drained and nauseous. They were tough times. Despite the ravages on my body, I was determined to not let cancer kill my spirit. Besides, my husband and in-laws stood by me throughout. No matter how painful, we made sure I did all the things I normally would — play with my son, household chores and even socialise. In fact, most of my relatives still don’t know what I’ve been through.” Natasha completed her treatment in January 2010.

As tough as it is to watch someone suffer from cancer, often, their courage is inspirational. Just married, Shubha, 24, an IT employee shocked everyone when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “When we first met her, we felt very bad for her. But being a cheerful young lady, she asked us not to feel bad since she was going to be alright,” says Dr Mohana Vamsi, director, Indo American Cancer Research Institute, who treated her. “And true to her word, she beat cancer to lead a normal active life.”


[b][color=red]Madhav Reddy has been bravely battling tragedy since he lost his parents when he was very young. The gritty fourth year engineering student at VNR Vignan Jyoti was diagnosed with leukaemia in November 2007 and had a relapse in October 2009. Now trying to collect funds for his treatment with the help of his friends, Madhav continues to attend college where he is at the top of his class and leads a near normal life. “I can’t let cancer ruin my life. Except for the long commute to college, which I found a little painful, I tried to do everything I normally would. It is only now that I haven’t been able to attend regular college due to the treatment I’m undergoing.”[/color][/b]

SOURCE :  [url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/%E2%80%98cancer-cannot-destroy-my-life%E2%80%99-319]http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/%E2%80%98cancer-cannot-destroy-my-life%E2%80%99-319[/url]

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*=: you rock cheers12w

[bangarubullodu]

I will pray that he is cured soon and will be with all of us  cheers12w cheers12w

[chandu1256]

Lets Hope Everything is gonna be Fine!!!

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[everurs]

Hope he continues the rest of his life wid high spirits... *=:

[Sphinx]

*=: you rock wishing for speed recovery...and soon lead very happy life..!!  cheers12w

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anthaa..allah maalik!!!