Dr. Aparna Sreevatsa is a medical oncologist dedicated to bridging the urban–rural cancer care gap in India. She is the author of the upcoming book Answering Cancer, a practical guide for patients and families. Through her outreach clinics, bestselling Kannada book, and The Cancer Compass newsletter, she brings cancer care and awareness closer to home.
This story highlights the human right to pain relief and dignity in death by looking at the suffering of rural cancer patients in India who need to travel hundreds of kilometers before being able to access pain relief.
