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Now Living the Dream

A tale of surviving cancer

The book is a testament to Daksha Trivedi’s brave journey through an aggressive cancer which brings to light the power of hope as she learns to accept uncertainty. Her road less travelled takes us through an unexpected diagnosis, the challenges of treatment decisions and recovery from a life- threatening surgery. Her deeply moving story, whilst that of survival embraces the reality of her condition and conveys profound themes of relentless determination and a commitment to positive strategies at a time of pain and suffering. She discovers the true meaning of faith, love and courage that overcomes all fears. In her honest and inspiring account, she shares her learnings to live a life full of gratitude and purpose.

This book was completed during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and subesequent lock down changing our lives forever. ‘Now Living the Dream’ brings a beacon of hope at a time when we are facing the greatest of uncertainties.

As an academic researcher and an epidemiologist, her work aims to provide access to evidence-based health care for patient benefit. She has witnessed many cancer patients going through their individual journeys and acknowledges the dearth of evidence on what works to improve patient outcomes in many cancers particularly gastrointestinal cancers. Complimentary and holistic approaches have a significant supportive role in patient well-being. Daksha explores the use of various tools that do enhance well-being, quality of life and recovery, with a view that our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health are interconnected.

All that she believed in was challenged on 28 December 2017, when Daksha was given a shocking diagnosis of an aggressive cancer in lower oesophagus, soon after her twin brother passed away with a similar primary diagnosis which had advanced to his stomach and was inoperable. Daksha, together with her husband and her aging mother, charted the course of her illness, treatment and recovery with great courage and hope overcoming all fears including the fear of death. This poignant and human tale of surviving cancer is blended with the flavor of light- hearted humour. ‘Now living the dream’ draws together everything Daksha and her family have learnt about living well in the moment being grateful for the gift of time.

“These noble souls almost spent, having journeyed through the tunnel of aloneness and uncertainty; through valleys of despair and confusion: they overcome the corrosive acidity of fear and other challenges too numerous to mention. Eventually they get over the wall, returning to their communities with messages of hope, passing on the baton called inspiration to all of us within our unique situations. Such a one is Daksha Trivedi. Regardless of our individual profile, Daksha’s chronicles of her journey “Now living the Dream” is her gift to us. She is truly a champion of hope.”

-George Harris, Renowned British actor in Theatre, TV & Radio, featuring in great films including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Frankeinstein, Harry Potter. George is an inspiration to many, both on and off screen, even when faced with extreme health issues. His smile and determination in pursuit of harmony encourages others to be champions of hope.