Colorectal Cancer Caregiver : Neha Bhatnagar : Cancer Survivor Stories

04/08/22 • 31 min

Cancer Healing Journeys by ZenOnco.io & Love Heals Cancer

Neha Bhatnagar was a caregiver to her father, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2016 and retired from the navy. Neha's father has seen so much while in the navy; what is there to fear. "The war was fought there, too; this war will also be fought." She says that it is vital to have an excellent medical team and family around you as your support system to win the battle against cancer. Willpower and diet are other factors that play an essential role in the healing journey. According to Neha, it is necessary to share your story with your close friends so that you do not feel alone in the journey of cancer.

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