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When Her Turn Finally Came

4 January 20264 April 2025 by SP Kalantri

She was just 33. At first glance, she looked heavy. And she was—79 kilos. That’s not what we usually see. Most women who come to us are thin, often undernourished, their bodies shaped by years of poverty and hard work. But her weight was hiding something. A lump in her breast had grown quietly for … Read more

Categories Medical Practice Tags Breast Cancer, Diagnosis Delay, Ignorance, Palliation, Poverty Leave a comment

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Dr. SP Kalantri
Dr. SP Kalantri

Dr. SP Kalantri, MD, MPH Director-Professor of Medicine at MGIMS, Sevagram, and former Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital. This blog is a collection of reflections on medical ethics, evidence-based practice, and the rich heritage of rural medical education, often told through the lens of personal anecdotes and historical narratives.

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Location: MGIMS, Sevagram, India
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