“Indians are highly educated and have bookish knowledge, but when it comes to health issues, they lag behind. When they are diagnosed, fear and pessimism sets in, yet cancer has a 66% of cure in the USA. Indians in India just tend to give up and go to spiritual advisors, or try Ayurveda, or change their diets. This won’t kill cancer cells. There is nothing wrong with Ayurveda, it‘ non-toxic, but it’s not documented for use by physicians.”

“The difference between Indians who immigrated to the USA and those born here is that the latter are less secretive about their illness. Indians don‘ like to ask for help. Patients need support as the diagnosis is always devastating and shocking, leaving them vulnerable to depression, and suicidal thoughts”

“The caregiver is 50% the survivor. Not a lot is in your hands, and very often it’s hope versus uncertainty. Trying to keep balanced is tough as you’r driving your loved one to her various doctor appointments, taking care of her at home, keeping the family centered, and everything else. Spirituality is important and caregivers need to remember to go for check-ups and not neglect their own health”