I, Neha Kar, am sharing the story of my father, a cancer survivor. It all began in November 2022, when my father noticed an issue in his mouth. There was no pain, itching, or bleeding, and it had no visible effect, so we didn’t realize anything was wrong. However, after a few days, he felt his teeth breaking into small pieces and becoming weaker.
Concerned, my mother insisted on a check-up. She was shocked to see that the sidewall of his mouth had turned deep red and greyish. We immediately took him to a doctor, but none could identify cancer symptoms. Instead, they prescribed various medications.
Despite following the treatments, his condition didn’t improve. Multiple tests yielded no answers. Desperate for a solution, we consulted one last doctor, who strongly advised a biopsy test.
The biopsy was conducted at a nearby hospital, and the results confirmed our worst fear—cancer. We rushed to Cachar Cancer Hospital for further tests, where it was confirmed that he had early-stage throat cancer.
At first, he experienced no major symptoms, but once treatment began, painful rashes developed inside his mouth, making it difficult to eat. The radiation and chemotherapy were intense yet effective, leaving him physically weak and unable to consume food properly.
But he never lost his confidence or hope.
Determined to fight, he faced every challenge with a strong mind and unwavering spirit. For over a month, we visited the hospital daily and followed every medical recommendation with a smile.
We never lost hope, because we believed that our support was just as crucial as the doctors’ efforts in overcoming this difficult phase.
After continuous tests and check-ups, my father was finally declared “cancer-free.” He was scheduled for follow-up visits and prescribed medications to ensure his well-being.
Today, he is doing much better. Though radiation has caused dryness in his mouth and affected his taste buds, he can still eat.
Hydration is essential—liters of water are required for recovery, but nothing is impossible.
As the saying goes, Impossible itself means “I am Possible”.
