Ep.31 - The Human ImPaCCT: Bridging Gaps in Holistic Cancer Support for Underprivileged Children with Shalini Jatia
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In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, join me for an insightful conversation with the Officer-In-Charge at ImPaCCT Foundation, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) - Shalini Jatia, who spearheads holistic support for children with cancer. The ImPaCCT foundation has significantly decreased treatment abandonment rates from 25% to 2%, thereby enhancing pediatric cancer outcomes.
Join me as we uncover:
- Shalini's journey, from volunteering in Grade 6 to leading the ImPACCT Foundation
- ImPaCCT Foundation's mission: Addressing pediatric cancer abandonment rates through donations and volunteering
- Pediatric cancers, curable with potential for 60-80 years of healthy life
- Life lessons from children's end-of-life strength and adult end-of-life complexities
- Dr. Mohan Bhagwat’s perspective on the complete circle: Cancer survivors returning to support children battling the same fight
And much more…
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