Vijay Bhat, Founder, Cancer Awakens & Co-Author – “My Cancer Is ME’

“Cancer can be treated like a lifestyle disease.”- Vijay Bhat

In this episode, Ashutosh Garg engages in an insightful conversation with Vijay Bhat, Founder – Cancer Awakens, and Co-Author – ‘My Cancer is Me”. Vijay, a cancer survivor, previously worked as a prominent advertising professional. 

Vijay shares the three key milestones in his life. He shares his experiences after getting diagnosed with cancer. He tells how he reacted to the illness in the primary days. Vijay talks about practicing a holistic and integrated approach to avoid recurrence. He emphasizes the importance of keeping the immune system in good condition.

Vijay tells what made him set up the organization ‘Cancer Awakens’. He shares his mission and aspirations. He talks about the significance of staying mentally strong during the battle against cancer. He cross analyzes the stigmas and taboos associated with cancer. The number of people affected by cancer has been rising steadily over the years. Vijay attempts to explain why this is happening. Later, he talks about the book he co-authored, ‘My Cancer is Me’. He shares his biggest learning from his biggest mistake in life.