While we often hear inspiring stories of cancer champions, we often neglect to hear from the one, who with their sheer grit and tremendous self-control on emotions not only breaks the news of the disease but also show a ray of hope to the patients to combat the deadly disease - the oncologist!
Dr (Prof) Meenu Walia is one such braveheart who has been dedicatedly working towards the welfare of cancer patients. With about three decades of experience in the eld of medicine, she is an Oncologist of immense repute and currently spearheads the Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Max Super Speciality Hospitals, Patparganj, Vaishali and Noida. It is a matter of pride that she is the first DNB Medical Oncologist in India and is recognized as a pioneer in her field of speciality. Revered for her medical skills and compassion for her patients, her goodwill and excellence are attracting patients from all parts of the country and abroad. Apart from being a successful physician par excellence, she is also a teacher & mentor for many young oncologists, an ardent researcher, an author as well as an inspiring TEDx speaker. What follows are excerpts of a candid tête-à-tête…
What made you choose Oncology as a speciality?
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