The Seventh Element: Palliative Care as the core essence of Medicine and Science – Dr. Ravi Kiran Pothamsetty, Madurai World Compassion Day (WCD 2025) is celebrated annually on November 28, intended not merely as a day of symbolic gestures, but as a call to embrace a truly compassionate lifestyle that honors all living beings with…
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“Even though I’m leaving, a piece of me will stay” – T, age 15 – Dr. Mayank Gupta, Bathinda In the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis, 15-year-old T* discovered a powerful outlet in art. What began as a personal form of expression soon evolved into something greater: a lasting legacy that brought her purpose,…
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Clinical Therapeutic Communication (CTC) in Oncology: Translating Pain into Perspective – Dr. Ravi Kiran Pothamsetty, Madurai In the world of oncology, words are not merely tools for conveying information — they are instruments of healing. Whether it’s the moment a diagnosis is shared, a quiet reassurance offered to an anxious caregiver, or the heavy silence…
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A Hand to Hold, A Shoulder to Lean On: The Soul of Palliative Care – Dr. Mujeeb Kuttamassery, Kochi The United Nations observes the International Day of Friendship every year on 30th July to promote friendship, peace, and understanding among people, cultures, and nations. To mark this occasion, the IAPC features this article in celebration…
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Brain tumours: Care, even when there is no cure – Dr. Smriti Khanna, Mumbai A 6-month-old orphan child got admitted with poor cry and progressive decrease in leg movements. He was admitted to the ICU and needed to be put on a ventilator because of worsening drowsiness and difficulty breathing. An MRI revealed a large…
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The Silent Suffering of a Healer – Dr Rajith R, Coimbatore She was the heartbeat of our Hospice, the steady hands that wiped away tears, the voice that soothed restless souls. Sister Jessie had a rare gift—the ability to make suffering feel lighter, to bring comfort where there was none. She was a lighthouse for…
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Palliative Care and Cancer Care Services at Puttaparthi The Sri Sathya Sai Palliative Care Center (SSSPCC) at Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh, was set up on 12th July, 2022, with support from the Alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and registered under the Pain Relief and Palliative Care Society (PRPCS).…
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Empowering Patients Navigating Malignant Bowel Obstruction – Dr Devina Juneja, Delhi In the intricate landscape of cancer care, especially among those patients confronting advanced gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers with multiple peritoneal metastases, patients are often made to navigate symptoms and treatment decisions which pose formidable challenges for them as well as for healthcare providers. Malignant…
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Reflecting on my Journey in Palliative Care – Ms Meenu Yadav, Jodhpur For me, Palliative care is not just a field of medicine; it is a commitment to ease the suffering and to be able to provide holistic support to patients suffering from serious health related illnesses and their families. While undergoing my training in…
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Is it Time to Revise Medical Ethics? – Dr Pratyasa Padhi, Bhubaneswar One afternoon, while visiting the medical oncology ward for palliative care consultations, I encountered a 45-year-old man with a bandage on his right lower limb, sitting on the bed alongside his wife. As I was about to see him, the ward attendant informed…
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