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We ‘ve all heard the term “WILL” countless times, vivid images of documents that dictate how assets are distributed after someone passes away. But have you ever heard of a Living Will? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. It’s a surprisingly common response, even though it’s a document with profound implications for our…

Ambika, a 40-year-old lady (name changed), came to Karunashraya as an end-stage bone cancer patient with amputated legs, where the tumour had also spread to her lungs. Upon admission, she was in immense pain and discomfort. She refused to talk to anyone, did not cooperate with the palliative care team, shouted at nurses, threw her…

Ramu (name changed), a 42-year-old farmer from rural part of North Karnataka, was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue. The nearest specialized cancer treatment centre was 600 kilometres away and took 11 hours to reach. Ramu is unable to speak and is in extreme pain. He and his wife have travelled to Bengaluru, hoping for…

” We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future “ As I was growing up, my parents were constantly searching for ways to effectively channelize my boundless energy and passion, ensuring that I could make a meaningful impact on society. During this process, I learned…

Preface Mr. Ram was 17 years old and far away from home in boarding school when he lost his father to a chronic illness. He was aware that his father was unwell but was not informed by his family about the rapidly declining condition. Ram was not informed about his father’s death for almost two…