Sewa International provides crucial support to those fighting the difficult "battle" with cancer. Here are two stories of how Sewa assisted cancer patients in their final days.

A Last Wish Fulfilled: Alternative Care in India

One cancer patient, after a year-long struggle in the US, found himself in palliative care. He expressed a desire to try alternative therapy in India, and the Sewa Family Services and Sewa Bharat teams collaborated to make this wish a reality.

In India, alternative cancer treatments often include tribal, folk, herbal, and Ayurvedic medicines. Ayurvedic preparations like valipani, navjeevan, and kamdudha have shown promise in treating certain leukemia cases. Ayurveda is the most preferred Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among cancer patients in India. Although he lost his battle with cancer, Sewa's support allowed him to spend his final moments in India, his home.

Supporting a Young Family Through Crisis

Sewa came to the aid of a young immigrant family where the father was stricken with cancer. When local treatment options were exhausted, he had to be transferred to a city hospital, leaving his wife overwhelmed with two small children.

Sewa volunteers stepped in to provide comprehensive support by arranging temporary accommodation for the relatives of the family, offering guidance on medical care, and making regular visits for moral support. After the man passed away volunteers continued to help the family with the repatriation process, ensuring dignity and support.

Sewa International's work reminds us of the importance of community support in the face of life-threatening illnesses, bridging gaps in care and providing comfort when it's needed most.