“I don’t treat cancer. I treat the person carrying it.” – A day in the life of an oncologist Every day I walk into my clinic, I remind myself: Cancer is not a statistic. It’s someone’s father, sister, teacher, best friend. The scans speak science. But their eyes speak fear. And my role is not just protocols — it's presence. I’ve seen stage IV patients outlive expectations, And early-stage ones lose hope too early. That’s why oncology is not just about the disease. It’s about conversations — tough, truthful, tender. Here’s what we’re getting better at: ✔️ Early detection through AI-based imaging ✔️ Targeted therapy that spares what chemo couldn’t ✔️ Palliative care that’s proactive, not reactive ✔️ Psych-oncology – because the mind needs healing too But what we need more of? 👂 Listening. 🧠 Research. 🫂 Human-first platforms where patients feel seen, not processed. Cancer is complex. But dignity shouldn’t be. Let’s bring that into the center of care. #OncologyWithEmpathy #CancerCareIndia #OncologistVoice #DignityInDiagnosis #HealingBeyondHospital #DigitalHealth #CancerSupportNetwork #HealthcareWithHeart #PrecisionOncology #Dseide