My beloved father, Mr. Shripal Malik
Dear all, for all the fighters and believers, every step counts. In keeping with that I would like to take a step towards inspiring hope by hosting a fundraiser to improve lung cancer outcomes. I am raising this fundraiser in memory of my father who had advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) KRAS G12C. December 7 marks his passing-away anniversary. There can be no one like my father for more reasons than one.
My father, what a fighter!
A health enthusiast, a firm believer in hard work and true efforts. The discipline with which he led his life is exemplary. Kind, humble, progressive and intelligent. His sincerity, patience and dedication were unbeatable even as he fought the conventional line of treatments bravely, managed the side effects effortlessly and followed the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practices actively. Years of yoga, running, healthy eating habits, awareness, and optimism supported his fight.
His motivation and determination did not shake even as we consulted multiple doctors, explored all potential options, and traveled around to find the best possible treatment option available.
Clinical Trial in the USA
He was the first from India to travel to the USA and participate in a clinical trial for KRAS affected patients. A 19-hour journey seemed nothing for a man who liked to make notes on his disease and liked to keep abreast with all the developments. Doesn’t he amaze you with his grit and courage!
This was the time when COVID was at its peak in India and getting a visa was a serious challenge, but we knew this could be our only savior, so we did everything in our capacity to get to the trial.
Unfortunately, the deadly disease worsened sooner than expected, but like he taught us to fight till the end, we continue to do so. As a family, I can hope for faster research and study, advanced and timely available treatment options, wider coverage and representation for underrepresented countries, and more targeted therapy options. My father’s response to the trial is an input to study towards improvement in the trial’s drugs already.
Research is the Key
Even though the last couple of years have witnessed an extraordinary amount of progress in available treatments, with targeted therapies and immunotherapy improving patients’ lives, the research in the world of Lung Cancer could still accelerate further. By raising funds, I am trying to contribute towards betterment in the world of Lung Cancer, to increase new research through the Lung Cancer Research Foundation for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer. Please help me raise funds by donating today. I’m hoping you will support the fight of all cancer patients by donating to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.
Spread Hope
A drug discovered today could prolong someone’s life somewhere or hopefully provide a CURE one day. Your tax-deductible donation helps fund lifesaving lung cancer research focused on making surviving lung cancer the expectation, not the exception. You have the power to give families hope when a loved one is facing a lung cancer diagnosis.
Feel free to spread the word. Do reach me at tarunima1@gmail.com for further connect. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. Together, we can make a difference to each person whose life has been touched by lung cancer.
– From Tarunima Malik Grover
