In this bilingual (English‑Hindi) motivational talk delivered in Ahmedabad, Shrenik Shah, a 21‑year survivor of stage‑4 vocal‑cord cancer, thanks the oncologists who saved his life and shares his personal journey from near‑death in 1997 to a thriving post‑cancer existence. He describes his commitment to help others, highlighting his role as an ambassador for the Cancer Aid digital platform (connecting with ~12,000 patients and caregivers across Australia, the US, and the UK), his upcoming invitation as the sole Indian speaker at the World Adenoid Cancer Conference in Nottingham, and his media features (Amber Canson Foundation book, a documentary with his partner in London, and a Google project on alternative speech methods). Interspersed with vivid metaphors—cancer as a stallion, the need to “ride” it, mindfulness, and the “butterfly” of freedom—he urges survivors and caregivers to stay resilient, use technology, and support one another. The talk concludes with an open invitation for further assistance and a light‑hearted offer to share coffee.
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Warm welcome to one and all to India's first World Heritage City, Ahmedabad, with Parmna Jalebi Dogana. And add some protein and sugar on my behalf, sir. Do I really have to introduce myself? मेरी आवाज़ी, मेरी पहचानिंग. A picture speaks thousand words, but watching someone speaking live and especially laryngotomy that speaks million words at a time. Dear oncologist, I'm going to share something with you which is. Never expressed anywhere in the world over all cancer survivors on this planet. They are in fact real James Bond and sleeping with the enemy 24/7 and wake up every morning defeating those enemy. I like to express immense gratitude to that young oncologist And all oncologists present here for their unparalleled skill for treating and curing cancer patients. 5th September 1997, that is 21 years before, when I was virtually counting last breaths of my life, a young oncologist from Ahmedabad, he saved my life. He dragged me back to this planet. After performing, train your tummy and ride with learning your tummy. Currently, I'm in London for a week. This is my foxy life after the cancer. It's like 2020 came. I got dropped at 45, and now I have committed to reach 100. And during this journey, I started learning to float like a butterfly, and that is the best part of my life. Which I am living for last twenty years, friends. I am on the mission with the patient with my open arms and hands of hope to hug, hold, help, protect, and comfort cancer cancer patients to my best ability. And I have privilege to digitally connect with 12,000 cancer patients and caregivers. And also, as an ambassador of Cancer Aid, the number one digital app in Australia, USA, and UK, I would like to greet all cancer patients and very much lucky getting connected with all those people. Proud moment for all our countrymen and Indians. I am having opportunity to speak Make India Mindset of Fighting Cancer at World Adenoid Cancer Conference in Nottingham in November this year, and I am the only Indian invited as a guest speaker. This event is organized by the Swallows Charity Cancer Support Group in UK. My cancer Survivor story with the title I'm Going to Stay was covered by Amber Canson Foundation in 10-on-10 copyable book. Friends, you'll be very happy to know that I was filmed along with my better half in London last year to showcase the Moxie Life. After cancelled in January this year, I had the privilege To document an article for Google project in USA for their alternative method of speaking.
Dear oncologists, I'd like to say thank you for your unparalleled skill and modern technology. Cancer is no more cancer. We cannot change the past, but if we control the present without fear. We can surely create a better future with no boundaries. Instead of expecting sympathy from others, start helping people, and one can lead a better life even under cancer. Let us not forget that cancer is like a stallion. Either you ride the stallion, or the stallion is going to ride on you for sure. चॉइसेस ऑन योर स्मार्टफोन इज़ बिकमिंग आवर पार्ट ऑफ़ द लाइफ एवरीडे एंड लाइक वी डाउनलोड वेरियस ऐप फ्रॉम स्मार्टफोन लाइक वाइस डाउनलोड द ट्रबल टूल ऐप इन योर बेड एंड फाइट कैंसल टू बी द विनर फ्रॉम सरवाइवर नासली यू आर अब कैंसल द एबिलिटी ऑफ़ डेटिंग Still exists if your mind is fearless, and that is called mindfulness. Cancer patients and survivors, never give up the fight against cancer and stay strong like Himalayan.
There is always a way in life. Don't lean on even after cancer. Provided you never give up the fight against cancer and you keep on giving your best efforts to assist others. Friends, I believe you must have found my speech of great interest. If I can be of any assistance for any of your cancer patients, please feel free to get in touch with me. And my best wishes and enjoy your stay in our beautiful city, Ahmedabad. Have a great time ahead. This is Shrenik Shah, cancer survivor in 21st year, and I rather don't remember that I at all had cancer. I make a very good coffee, and next time I would like you to join me. And I am sure I will be able to caffeinate your soul.
