Dimple Parmar's NGO Love Heals Cancer is her tribute to husband Nitesh
Nitesh and Dimple Parmar got married last year
"We became the most famous couple in the institute and it was like a miracle for our families," she adds. In 2017, during their convocation, when Nitesh had won round 1, they two got engaged and soon started the wedding prep. However, in June 2017, scans showed that the disease had metastasized to his lungs, pelvis and abdomen. Yet, the wedding went on.
"In sickness and in pain. That's how the wedding vows go right? How could I leave him?" says Dimple. The couple went to the US, where he underwent experimental treatment. "But passed away in March this year," says Dimple, her eyes moist. The eight months as a married couple gave Dimple insight into the struggle cancer-ridden patients go through. This led them to start helping others through this process. "Nitesh constantly pondered upon how millions of people suffer from cancer and how can we give them hope and support them through their journey?" It was to become her life's journey.
Love Heals Cancer aims to help cancer patients "live better and, where possible, longer lives". "We offer support in the form of treatment, balanced information on choices in healing, integrative therapies, exploring emotional and spiritual dimensions of cancer, and discovering that illness can sometimes lead to a more prosperous and fuller life," adds the 24-year-old.
Formed in April, LHC is planning to open clinics in India, says Dimple. Until now, LHC has extended hospice care to over 100 patients and helped them with pain management. The organisation also provides grain, clothes and other support for families at Tata Memorial Hospital. Fifty patients have been connect with companies who have offered to fund treatment.
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Patients helped by LHC
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