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By Ms. Aabha Ahluwalia

Champions of Hope — The Spirit of C+ve and the Quiet Force Behind Transforming Cancer Care

After hearing from visionaries like Dr. Girish Lad, Dr. Mahesh Bhagwat, and Dr. G.B. Deglurkar, we arrive at perhaps the most heartfelt chapter of this journey—the one that honours not titles, but truths. The C+ve Awards were not just about recognition. They were about reflection. About pausing to see the faces behind the fight, the hearts behind the healing.

These awards were a tribute to those who may never make the headlines, but whose work brings light into the darkest corners of the cancer journey.

This was not a ceremony. It was a moment of collective gratitude.

Ms. Poonam Nanda
Trustee and Chief Mentor, YouWeCan Foundation

Her presence is gentle, but her impact echoes loudly through the lives she’s touched. At YouWeCan Foundation, Poonam Nanda has worked tirelessly to ensure that no patient feels alone in their fight. From raising awareness to empowering survivors, her work has always been about restoring dignity, not just health.

In a world that often forgets the emotional side of illness, she reminds us that real strength lies in simply walking beside someone, quietly and consistently.

Ms. Namita Kohok
Cancer Survivor and Mrs. Global United Queen (USA)

Namita didn’t just survive cancer. She rose with it, carrying her story across borders and breaking stereotypes along the way. Winning an international beauty pageant while being a cancer survivor was not her victory alone—it was a victory for every woman who has questioned her worth, her body, or her future.

Her journey teaches us that scars do not diminish beauty. They deepen it.

Dr. Anantbhushan Ranade
Senior Oncologist and Advocate for Humane Care

For decades, Dr. Ranade has treated thousands of patients, but it’s the way he listens that truly heals. In his practice, the human being comes before the diagnosis.

He reminds us that medicine is not just about curing, but caring. That when science meets sensitivity, healing becomes complete.

Indrayani Hospital
Serving with Dignity, Not Just Duty

At Indrayani Hospital, cancer care is not a luxury. It’s a right. Their work with underprivileged patients stands as proof that excellence in healthcare need not come with a price tag.

Every doctor, nurse, and staff member there has chosen service over spotlight. And that is what makes their story so deeply moving.

Dr. Megha Deuskar
Clinical Psychologist and Pioneer in Psycho-Oncology

When patients lose their words to fear, Megha lends them hers. When families feel helpless, she offers strength. Through her tireless work, she has brought mental health to the centre of cancer care.

She doesn’t just counsel. She connects. And in doing so, she restores hope where it once flickered.

A Standing Ovation for the Unseen
As each name was called, and each story shared, the applause wasn’t just for achievement. It was for resilience. For love. For every tear turned into testimony, every pain turned into purpose.

The C+ve Awards reminded us that while doctors treat the disease, it’s people like these who treat the despair. They are not just professionals. They are the keepers of hope.

This marks the end of our five-part series on the world’s first Post Graduate Diploma in Psycho-Oncology. But the journey is far from over. These stories will continue to ripple outward—into hospitals, homes, classrooms, and hearts.

Because in the end, healing is not just a process. It is a presence. And these champions have made that presence unforgettable.