Dealing with illness

Ashwin Kumar wrote the following comment on the A very happy 80th birthday, Ilaiyaraaja thread.

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@Madan, thank you for sharing..that was kind of you to take time and write a detailed review. I enjoyed reading it.I dunno if this is an appropriate place to put this, but my life turned upside down after I was at 43 diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer. I started my first cycle of chemo and hoping for a positive mutation that doctors can target instead of chemo. I am determined to fight this war and hope to come out with grace of God. I have not spoken or interacted with any of the members of this forum, yet I ask for your collective prayers and wishes

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As it’s more than about music, I wanted to open a new thread where Ashwin can talk about his progress and thoughts (if he wishes), and others can talk about their own experiences of dealing with health isuses.

Ashwin, all the very best for your treatment. I have found that it helps to share what one is going through (again, your choice). So do let me know if there’s anything that can be done.