Written by: Subham Regmi - 2022014, Grade XI
Posted on: 18 April, 2021
This memoir goes deep down where other books might not. It's a deeply personal look at the cancer patient journey from diagnosis to recovery; and the transformative power of healthy, homely food. Cancer, Curry & Me gives the reader a glimpse into what life can be like after a breast cancer diagnosis. Each cancer patient's journey is different but some of the struggles remain the same. This is a raw, honest, and unapologetic narrative. One woman using her own experience to shed light on things people are often too scared to talk about.Cancer,Curry and me is a book written by Suvekchya Ghimire .This book was written when she was suffering from cancer. She shared her experience when she was suffering from cancer.This book is very interesting because of the symbols used here. Writer’s could use normal terms like radiography,chemotherapy but she has used the terms like momo,karela which means all the treatment when she got cancer and also how she passed the tough time.
I found this book extraordinarily inspiring, very informative, and detailed.I see that the author is a very strong and positive role model.I also admire that the book has all the nutritious food that the author prepared during the treatment and how it made her stronger using all-natural ingredients.And also, very encouraging to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.Writer suffered from breast cancer at the age of 32 years and recovered at the age of 36.So,just like the vegetable karela ,it was the bitter truth for her that she knew she was suffering from cancer.From the names of food she has explained all her experience.She has shared her experience in the name of food “momo”.where she shared her experience and she has also mentioned thankful notes.In bhanta ko bharta she has explained about her surgery.Where she kept fake boobs.In swan pukka she has started to take chemotherapy..Then she started to share her experience during chemotherapy.She has also said that it was the toughest time during chemotherapy.she has loosed all her hair during chemotherapy .Herbs were very useful for her.Cancer, Curry & Me gives the reader a glimpse into what life can be like after a breast cancer diagnosis. Each cancer patient's journey is different but some of the struggles remain the same. This is a raw, honest, and unapologetic narrative. One woman using her own experience to shed light on things people are often too scared to talk about.
As news of her cancer spreaded, Her Inbox was full of messages. Message of courage, hope , cursing cancer, getting well soon etc was there in her inbox. But she was extremely happy. After all that, she thought people still cared about her. She wrote a diary about the good memory she got and messages she felt happy reading. Many people still hoped and prayed for her treatment to be successful. It was a good moment of her life, the same as how people love having Momo. She had to go under many tests. Her first plan was to have a surgery. As time went on , her blood became thinner, where she had to avoid cuts, wounds at any cost. This went on for more than 6 month, until she turned 33. It was impossible for her to leave home as she had the injection prescribed. Her days went in loop. Nothing changed, she used to stay at home, nothing more nothing less. Losing hair was inevitable, She had to cut her 13 inch at the salon and donated it at Locks of Love. The uncomfortable feeling of losing hair lasted for a long time, especially in the morning. She found yoga and pranayam(breathing) to be an effective way to control it rather than having food and making it worse. She had a hard time eating, She was told many times how healthy food was an important aspect. Her husband would go off to many missions to satisfy her craving. Her husband was a good person, who still supported her in hard times without leaving her even once. As she was fond of eating, when she could have food from outside , and food she never had, She would feel a lot happy. It was the source for her happiness and confidence. Towards the end of her treatment farting, burping became common and comfortable when her parents were around. As chemotherapy messes with your digestive system. She would experience pain in her chest, especially in the surgery area. She went under radiotherapy and many more in a hope that her cancer could be cured one day.
Cancer, Curry & Me gives the reader a glimpse into what life can be like after a breast cancer diagnosis. Each cancer patient's journey is different but some of the struggles remain the same. This is a raw, honest, and unapologetic narrative. One woman using her own experience to shed light on things people are often too scared to talk about.Food plays an important role in the healing process; spiritually, mentally, and physically. The author draws us into her world of aroma, spice, and the memories associated with familiar flavours. Spices have been used in Ayurveda for centuries - they are the heart and soul of traditional cooking in India and SouthEast Asia. The recipes in this book serve to comfort, boost immunity, and ignite a passion for Nepali and Indian cooking.
She recovered properly at the age of 36. From this book she has made it easy for others who are suffering from cancer.So,I request all of us to read this book. There are some flaws of the book as most past describe about the recipe but it is interesting to deal with. This is a very inspiring book for everyone who has come across anyone with cancer -themselves,their family members ,friends or even those in the other side of the spectrum as health care providers. Author has beautifully shared her struggles, pain and victory with a dash of humor. It will make you cry at times and laugh sometimes and most importantly will encourage you to continue the fight you are fighting everyday!.I can really view why the way this book is saying about is working. This type of book is required to understand the healing power of food and one's own body. Exceptional in the true sense.
