Triumph over colon cancer

AT just 24, he had already been through multiple hospital admissions, misdiagnoses, and frustrations.

- DR KARTIK KULSHRESHTA

His pain, radiating from the right side of his abdomen, pointed to a deeper issue. After a series of tests, the diagnosis became clear—colorectal cancer.

"The affected part of your intestine needs to be removed," I explained. Cancer demands swift action, forcing patients to surrender control. While he accepted the reality, his family struggled with the shock of such a serious diagnosis at a young age.

The surgery was scheduled quickly, followed by months of chemotherapy. In his case, a familial gene mutation had heightened his risk, making genetics an essential part of both his diagnosis and treatment plan. Today, after successful surgery and chemo, he's living a full life—married and thriving, a true testament to the strength of the human spirit.