Chandigarh : , Dec 13, 2013 “Receiving cancer treatment can seem like a death sentence.This is my journey to prove that it’s possible to achieve your goals, regardless of cancer.It doesn’t matter if you have cancer.You have to make your own chances, nobody else can do it for you. Luke Grenfell-Shaw (26-year-old Westbury-on-Trym man) shared this message.He is a cyclist who set out on a difficult ride to Beijing from Bristol, UK, to raise money for cancer charities.
Luke addressed an interactive session at Advanced Pediatric Centre, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research.He said that even a person without cancer would find it difficult to undertake this expedition.
“I want to emphasize that, despite being diagnosed with cancer, you have the power to set your goals.You don’t need to be limited or labeled by your diagnosis.Your dreams will determine your success.”
Amita Trehan (Professor in Pediatric Medicine Advanced Pediatric Centre), organized the event with the intent of motivating others who are battling the disease.The session included Sukhnaaz (10 years old), on leukemia treatment, Dev (10th class), a survivor, and Ashutosh (12th grade), a Panjab University student of pharmacy.
Brig was present as well.
Brig was also present at the session, along with Bakshi, Cankids (an NGO that supports Luke’s travel in India), and the doctors from the Pediatrics Department.
Luke Grenfell -Shaw shared his story with the audience.”While I was teaching English in Siberia, 2018, I felt a ache in my shoulder.He initially thought it was just a pull muscle.
But, at 24 years old it turned out to be stage IV Sarcoma.This is rare cancer that spreads from the shoulder blade to the lungs.
He spoke to a captive audience and said, “I wanted to be in control of my own life, to live the best possible.” CanLive was founded by me on October 19, 2019.It aims to increase awareness and raise funds for the journey from Bristol, UK, to Beijing, China.
“I have already covered 18,000km, so the tandem trip gave me the opportunity to share it with my friends, with family and with young CanLivers.These are people with cancer, who want to enjoy life and live to its fullest and prolong their lives.”
Luke’s inspirational story was complemented by equally interesting and encouraging stories from other cancer survivors.
Sukhnaaz impressed the audience with her mesmerizing singing, and her fluency in multiple English accents.Her bright-lit face and her spirited demeanor was a clear testimony that ‘there is life beyond cancer provided you do not give up’.
Dev, a cyber security buff who cured from the ailment, wanted to raise awareness about the myths and misconceptions prevalent in society regarding the disease.
Narrating an emotional account of discrimination that he faced due to the ailment he was suffering from, he seemed a man on a mission.
A very suave and polished Ashutosh, who got cured of cancer six and a half years ago, and now pursuing a degree in pharmacy also seemed dedicated to the cause and has a support group to give hope to those fighting their battle with the disease.
Aptly summing up the session, Amita Trehan said, “It’s extremely gratifying for us as doctors to listen to these inspirational stories.As we also get emotionally involved with our patients, these kinds of positive life accounts rejuvenate us and reiterate our faith in the nobility of this profession.”
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