Your Questions Answered
From survivors who have been where you are
During Treatment — For Patients
You're not imagining it—this exhaustion is crushing, and almost everyone going through chemo experiences it.
Neerad, who went through a bone marrow transplant, describes it simply: "I fell at least 50-60 times in the first three months. Somebody had to wash my body. I couldn't bend my hand." For Sangeeta, walking to the balcony was a victory.
What helped us:
- This exhaustion is real—rest without guilt
- Take it one day at a time
- Accept that your body needs time to heal
- Energy healing helps restore your energy
- Join our support group—talking to others who understand makes a difference
Nausea is one of the most difficult side effects. Your body is responding to powerful medicine.
Sangeeta found that rebuilding the gut naturally made a real difference. Traditional Indian drinks like kanji (fermented carrot water) and room-temperature buttermilk with roasted cumin helped when nothing else worked.
What helped us:
- Your body is working hard—be patient with it
- Small, frequent meals work better than large ones
- Ginger tea or ginger candies can help settle the stomach
- Energy healing helps bring back balance to the digestive system
- Aromatherapy oils for nausea provide relief
Yes. Sleep problems during chemotherapy are very common.
Neerad describes the "chemo fog" that made thinking impossible: "If you asked me a question, I would go blank—my processing ability would just stop." The physical and emotional exhaustion, the pain—it all seems to become more real at night. The mind won't settle.
What helped us:
- Sleep problems during treatment are normal—you are not alone
- Gentle breathing exercises before bed help calm the mind
- Accept that some nights will be harder than others
- Energy healing helps calm the body and mind
- Aromatherapy oils with lavender help you relax and sleep
This is hard, and saying that out loud is healthy. Chemotherapy can feel like an endless tunnel.
Neerad changed how he looked at it: "Treat cancer like a guest. You serve them, take care of them, give them what they need—and at a certain stage, you say goodbye." He also learned to separate himself from the illness: "The cancer is in you, with you, but you are not the cancer."
What helped us:
- Energy healing helps rebuild emotional strength
- Treat cancer as a guest—it will leave
- You are not your illness—it is something you have, not who you are
- Guided meditation helps release fear, sadness and hopelessness
- Connect with our support group—others who truly understand
For Caregivers
We were lucky to have friends around when Sangeeta was ill. Ajay and Nutan came every day to chat with her. It helped her spirits and gave me time to be with myself. Then Sangeeta spent two weeks with her friend Soumya while recovering. It helped me rest and recharge.
— Rajiv
Share the load of caregiving. Let others help. Choose people who are steady, brave and kind.
What helped us:
- Create space for yourself as a caregiver
- Even short breaks help you recharge
- Accepting help is not weakness
- Energy healing releases built-up stress
- Sleep Easy oil helps you rest
It was very hard to see him after chemotherapy. But after the healings started and the healing oils, he was able to handle the chemo much better.
— Riyaz's Father
Look for healing methods that help with side effects. The side effects of cancer are hard and the more help you get, the better for everyone. The person you love is still there—the journey is slow, be patient.
What helped us:
- Allow yourself to feel the pain of watching them suffer
- Get support for yourself too—caregiving is hard on you
- Small acts of care matter more than being perfect
- Energy healing supports both patient and caregiver
- Healing oils ease their discomfort and yours
Caregivers carry a weight that often goes unseen. Everyone focuses on the patient—but you're quietly heading toward burnout.
Neerad saw this clearly: "The caregiver can't say 'give me two days off, I need a break.' There's nobody around. Unless you have a healer or a neutral person, the caregiver needs a safe space or it can get overwhelming." The stress builds up silently.
What helped us:
- Your struggle is real—you are not alone
- Weekly meditation provides an outlet
- Accepting you need support is the first step
- Energy healing gives caregivers a safe space to let go
- Aromatherapy oils help with your stress and sleep
Viiveck cared for his wife through 11 years and 9 reappearances of cancer.
"You had something very beautiful earlier and you want that to come back as quickly as possible. But sometimes it takes a long time. You should learn to be patient—patience is very important."
The person you love is still there—the journey is slow, be patient.
What helped us:
- Your relationship will change—this is normal
- Even small moments of connection matter
- Accept that patience is the hardest part
- Energy healing supports both patient and caregiver
- Caregiver support groups—only they truly understand
After Treatment — For Survivors
This is very common. Many survivors feel anxiety even after treatment ends.
During treatment, you were taking action—fighting. Now comes uncertainty. Sangeeta discovered this: "In the medical system they just pick you up and send you home. After that, healing is another story—it's not their job."
What helped us:
- Anxiety after treatment is normal—you are not alone
- Meditation helps you face the anxiety with calm
- Accept that there will be good days and bad days
- Energy healing helps process fear and worry
- Helping others is a powerful way to reduce your own anxiety
Fatigue during treatment is constant—and it doesn't disappear overnight when treatment ends.
The fatigue is physical, mental and emotional. A step-by-step plan is needed to let it go. Neerad used to warn his family: "Anger is coming to me." So when he exploded, people were prepared. No guilt, and it passed.
What helped us:
- Recovery takes time—be patient with yourself
- Name your emotions before they build up
- Gentle, regular activity helps—don't push too hard
- Energy healing speeds up recovery
- Give yourself 6-12 months; healing is not a straight line