Cancer Healing Journeys by ZenOnco.io & Love Heals Cancer

Anil Khanna is a Breast Cancer Caregiver for his wife. She was diagnosed with cancer in the month of December, 2017. She first encountered a lump in her left breast, but the first mammogram was conducted in Feb’18 which did highlight BI-RADS category 5, which means advanced cancer. His wife lost her battle last year to Cancer, but he proudly says that his wife stayed strong till the end. “She taug...

Lauren Tarpley is a Stage 2 Breast Cancer Survivor. She was diagnosed in the year 2021 when she was a mother to an eighteen months old child and was in the breastfeeding phase. Though the times were tough for her, she still managed to overcome the dark phase successfully. She believed that cancer is a fight which cannot be winned alone. She connected with other fellow-cancer patients who were suff...

Monika is a Rectal Cancer Survivor who was diagnosed 2 years ago. She believes that cancer has made her realize that every moment in life is precious. Running after success, fame, or money will gain you nothing but spending valuable moments and memories with yourself and your loved ones matters the most. During her cancer journey, she became closer to nature and started to feel connected with it....

Dr. Nikhil Aggarwal is an Acute Myeloid Leukemia Survivor who was diagnosed in July 2012 even though he had no symptoms at all. He says that throughout his cancer journey, traveling, and sharing his story on social media helped him throughout his first journey with cancer. Unexpectedly, the recurrence happened in the2014 where he had to go through another set of obstacles. Though it was not an eas...

Susan Rienzo is a stage 3 Ovarian Cancer Survivor. Her cancer journey began in the year 2016. The support from her loved ones and medical experts gave her hope and faith in what she was undergoing. She stayed positive throughout the cancer journey and letting people take care of her helped her the most. The thought to witness more in life, especially with her loved ones gave her the strength to fi...

Anuja Raina is a Pancreatic Cancer Caregiver. Her mother was diagnosed at the age of 54 in the year 2010 with Stage 2 Pancreatic Cancer, as the diagnosis was not done at the early stage. Initially, it was hard to identify cancer even after undergoing numerous tests for 2-3 months due to a lack of awareness about the testing criteria. As a proud daughter, Anuja still remembers her mother dealing wi...

Ali Belmadani is a Sarcoma Cancer Survivor who was diagnosed with this rare disease at the age of 26. It is evident that this disease has molded this brave individual into a more vigorous version of himself. His friends and family were his biggest support and helped him to heal mentally and physically throughout the cancer journey. Presently, he makes sure that he inspires and motivates others thr...

Varsha Dixit is a breast cancer survivor, who was diagnosed at the age of 65 years. Despite the physical, emotional and mental upheaval that cancer brought in her life, Varsha never lost hope. Her family is her biggest strength. She says that it is very important for a cancer patient to remain positive and not lose hope during this arduous journey. Additionally, it is equally important to strictly...

Heather Ranelle is a singer songwriter and a brain cancer survivor, who was diagnosed with cancer in April, 2018. She beat cancer through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and positive visualization. Throughout the journey, she told herself that it’s all a temporary process and there are times in life when we get a rock at the bottom of our foot that we step on, but we must continue to move on....

Julia Valentina Ojeda is two times Acute Myeloid Leukemia survivor, who despite plummeting into depression at the raw age of 15 years, not only beat the depression associated with cancer, but also beat the disease itself. She has been cancer free for 22 years now. Despite having to deal with a number of side-effects due to the treatment therapy, Julia never lost hope. Today, she is not only a canc...

Mr. Hemant Mishra, caregiver for his wife Mrs. Neelam Mishra, who had Ovarian Cancer, devoted 3 years of his life to completely taking care of his better half. He was there with Neelam throughout the journey as her eyes, nose and ears. Their two daughters, son and their grandchild were their biggest strength, who constantly stood by them. Even when the rest of the family started having negative th...

Anirudh Sarkar was a caregiver to her daughter Tanaya who was diagnosed with Leukemia. Initially, her symptoms were stomach aches, and she started getting anaemic. On further tests, she was diagnosed with Leukemia. She underwent six cycles of chemotherapy as a part of the treatment. Anirudh's advice to caregivers and survivor is," Do not panic. The medical system has developed well to face any cha...

Justin Sandler is a director, actor, drummer, writer, editor, and Germ cell tumor survivor (as of January 2018). He and his wife Mary Lou Sandler opened three cubed studios LLC in January 2011. A graduate of Indiana University, he has directed and produced cable TV in Chicago; wrote, directed, and produced commercials for ABC, FOX, and Telemundo in Palm Springs; and has been in Los Angeles working...

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. Wil...

Shriya Sood is a caregiver to her father, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on 7 April 2021. She is 24 years old and a doctor by profession. He was a chronic smoker. We have to understand that we are on this journey, and being on the journey now, I can say that cancer is a disease just like any other disease. We have to change the mindset of people that cancer is not the end, it is curabl...

Martha was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at the age of 32. She initially noticed a lump on her breast without any symptoms. Though she ignored it at first, her husband asked to do further checks. On other tests, Breast cancer was diagnosed. She underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy for the same. She says Breast Cancer can happen at any age. It is important to note any initia...

Ashwini is the founder of Healthy Us- C2C, an upcoming author and Martial Arts (Karate and Taekwondo) practitioner. In 2017, She was diagnosed with Dysgerminoma (Ovarian cancer) when her daughter was one year old. Later after the treatment, she again gave birth to another kid in a year. Her journey is a roller coaster ride that helped her transform her mindset and build positivity in herself. Her...

Suhas was born in Maharashtra, India and is a Brain Cancer survivor. He works as a Brain development coach and teacher at the ABACUS course. He had forgotten the memories during his 3rd brain surgery because of memory loss. But his parents, sister, relatives, and friends helped him recollect what had happened. He is blessed to have a supportive family and friends throughout his battle against canc...

Thomas is a globally recognized Testicular Cancer Advocate who Men's Health Magazine calls 'one of the most outspoken voices in the fight against testicular cancer'. He have traveled 8000 miles with his dog and giant 6ft testicle, lefty, across two countries educating, inspiring, and creating awareness..

Savio P. Clemente was a health nut throughout his life, but suddenly, he started noticing his stomach getting distended and night sweats one day. On further tests, it was diagnosed as Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (DLBCL). He emerged from the battle victorious. He coaches cancer survivors to overcome the confusion & gain the clarity needed to get busy living in mind, body, & spirit. He is also a...

Chrissy Lomax is a Polestar Pilates instructor, a personal trainer, a musician and a breast cancer survivor. Ironically, the drug she took to beat her cancer was the same one she raised money for through the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation/UCLA. In addition to her philanthropic work, Chrissy is a talented singer and songwriter. She has released several albums, including “2 Hands on the Wall” and...

Renuka was diagnosed with triple-positive Breast Cancer in the year 2020. Initially, she had severe pain in one of her breasts. After further tests originally, there was no conclusion. Then she started noticing a discharge from her breast. She then consulted a cancer institute, and on other tests, it was diagnosed as Breast Cancer. She underwent 14 cycles of chemotherapy, lumpectomy and four weeks...

When business performance coach Melanie Holscher learned she had stage 4 ovarian cancer, it sounded more like a sentence than a diagnosis. And fighting the disease demanded more than she thought she could give. Waiting for doctors, waiting for test results and waiting to see how her body would respond to treatment. The uncertainty was terrifying, and her mind slipped into unfamiliar darkness. But...

Vanessa Ghigliotty was just 28 years old when she was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. The trauma of having to tell her son, who was 11, is what inspired her to become an advocate for awareness. The first oncologist felt chemotherapy would not make that much difference. Her world crumbled to pieces. She sat in the cold hospital room, looking out a huge window at a catholic school and a cross,...

Tara Williamson is a nine-year Breast Cancer survivor, nurse, Internationally recognized certified Areola, 3D Nipple & Scar Camouflage tattoo artist. She founded Pink Ink Tattoo LLC in 2014, working alongside excellent plastic surgeons across the country. She is honoured to help post-mastectomy clients with a natural, realistic appearing Areola, 3D Nipple and share her specialized skills with her...