Voice of Courage

Cancer care doesn't begin with treatment. It begins with detection.​ ​ In this episode of Voice of Courage, Dr Purnima Maggi Dean , Consultant Radiologist at Ranchi Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (RCHRC), offers an inside look at one of the most important yet least understood aspects of cancer care - medical imaging.​ She explains how radiologists help identify abnormalities, support trea...

Every cancer journey begins with a diagnosis. But what does it take to arrive at the right one?​ In this episode of Voice of Courage, Dr. Vinita Pant, Senior Oncopathologist at the Centre of Oncopathology, takes us inside the world of cancer diagnostics and explains why pathology is one of the most important pillars of cancer care.​ She walks us through the journey of a biopsy sample, how cancer c...

Cancer care is often defined by chemotherapy and surgeries. But there is another side to the journey that is just as important, the emotional and psychological impact of a diagnosis.​In this episode of Voice of Courage, Dr. Soumitra Shankar Datta, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Palliative Care & Psycho-oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, discusses the often-overlooked role of...

What stories are we choosing to talk about cancer? And what impact do those stories have on the people living through it?​ In this episode of Voice of Courage, filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter Amole Gupte reflects on his nearly two-decade association with Tata Memorial Hospital and shares why he believes it is time to change the narrative around cancer. Drawing from his experiences with children...

The stories we tell have the power to shape how we see the world, and how we see each other.​ In this episode of Voice of Courage, acclaimed filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter Amol Gupte reflects on the journey behind Taare Zameen Par and the lessons he has learned from working closely with children for decades.​ Drawing from his experiences in education, cinema, and his long association with Tata...

A cancer diagnosis can take away certainty, routine, and a sense of control. But it does not have to take away purpose. In this episode of Voice of Courage, Manju Rai (legal advisor, lifelong learner, strategic thought leader, and pancreatic cancer survivor) shares her deeply personal journey through diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, and recovery. With honesty and clarity, she reflects on navigati...

The fight against cancer isn't just clinical; it is deeply personal and rooted in our habits. Your daily routine is the strongest defence you have against a cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Voice of Courage, Dr (Prof.) Shailesh V. Shrikhande strips away the clinical jargon to explain exactly how lifestyle factors trigger severe illness. As the Chief Executive of the Tata Cancer Care Foundation...

Advanced treatments save lives, but prevention must come first. In this episode of Voice of Courage, we sit down with Dr (Prof.) Shailesh V. Shrikhande, Chief Executive of the Tata Cancer Care Foundation, to explore the reality of a rising cancer burden and how we can change the narrative through preventive living and conscious lifestyle choices. Tune in to understand why the shift from interventi...

Why do we wait until it's too late? In Episode 2 of the Voice of Courage podcast series, Dr. Pattatheyil Arun explores the psychological and medical barriers to cancer screening. Early detection isn't just a medical recommendation; it’s the bridge between a late-stage diagnosis and a successful recovery. Whether it’s a cough that won’t go away or unexplained bleeding, learn why these "minor" issue...

What does it take to provide the best outcomes in cancer care? In Episode 1 of Voice of Courage, Dr. Pattatheyil Arun discusses the intersection of medical technology and human expertise. This episode encapsulates how a unified medical team approaches complex cases, from identifying minute tumors in the vocal cords to executing intricate surgeries that preserve a patient's identity. The focus rema...