{
  "id": 13852418,
  "title": "Kerala doctor sisters’ ‘Chest No. 3’ video goes viral after leukaemia diagnosis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kerala-doctor-sisters-chest-no-3-video-goes-viral-after-leukaemia",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-doctor-sisters-chest-no-3-video-goes-viral-after-leukaemia-diagnosis-1.500706865"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai has been captivated by a video shared by three doctor sisters from Kerala, who have bravely opened up about their family's difficult journey with cancer. Drs Chithra and Thara Kalarikkal have shared a personal story about Thara's recent diagnosis of leukaemia, a type of blood cancer, on October 5, 2026. The diagnosis occurred following routine blood tests, and it came after the family had already experienced the loss of their grandmother and mother to cancer. Their eldest sister, Dr Surya Kalarikkal, had previously battled breast cancer and recovered. The sisters, in a video reportedly filmed at Aster MIMS hospital, expressed their composure and optimism despite the devastating news. Their video, which has gone viral, emphasizes their determination to face treatment head-on rather than succumbing to fear. By sharing their story, the Kalarikkal sisters aim to raise awareness about cancer, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek medical advice when they have concerns. Their message of hope and resilience has resonated with viewers, who have responded positively to their openness and determination in the face of such a challenging situation.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Three doctor sisters from Kerala are drawing widespread attention online after sharing a deeply personal family ordeal in a video that has struck a chord with viewers. Dr Chithra Kalarikkal and Dr Thara Kalarikkal have opened up about Thara’s leukaemia diagnosis, with the sisters maintaining a composed and optimistic demeanour despite the difficult news. Their reference to “Chest No. 3” in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kerala doctor sisters share video about leukemia diagnosis on October 5, 2026",
    "Eldest sister previously battled breast cancer and recovered",
    "Video aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage medical advice"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The sisters' decision to document their family's recurring battle with cancer transforms a private medical crisis into a public tool for reducing stigma and encouraging proactive healthcare seeking.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}