A Dancer’s Journey with Cancer

The Bigger Picture · Front Row · 8 Oct 2019 · 30 mins listen

Navi Indran Pillai is a 28-year-old cancer survivor who is still undergoing cancer treatment, which she will require for the rest of her life. An Indian classical dancer, Navi has decided to put on her solo debut dance show to raise funds for her treatment, in order to ease her parents’ financial burden. We speak with Navi about living with cancer and her love for dance.

Produced by:

Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by:

Sharmilla Ganesan

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Performing Arts,Medical Innovation and Technology,Visual Arts

Tags:

The Bigger Picture, Front Row, dance, Indian classical dance, cancer survivor, cancer, dancer, performing arts

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