💫 Healing, Courage and Hope : A Breast Cancer Awareness Conversation
​Vahati is hosting a special Awareness session on Breast Cancer Awareness.
​We’re honored to host an open, heartfelt conversation with Nitya Kaushik, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at UWMC and a breast cancer survivor.
In this special session, Nitya shares her journey — from diagnosis to remission — and offers valuable insights drawn from her dual experience as a healthcare professional and patient. Together, we’ll learn about the importance of early detection, patient advocacy, and emotional resilience.
​You’ll Hear About:
​🩷 Breast Cancer 101: What’s happening in the body
​💡 The Power of Early Detection: What you need to know
​🌸 Personal Story: Nitya’s journey through treatment and recovery
​🩺 Behind the White Coat: What doctors wish you knew
​💬 Support Systems: How to build strength through community
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✨This is a story of courage, compassion, and connection.
​About Nitya Kaushik
​Nitya Kaushik is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at UWMC known for her compassion, resilience, and dedication to patient care. With years of experience in anesthesia and perioperative care, she has built a reputation as a skilled clinician and a strong advocate for patient safety.
​In 2024, Nitya was diagnosed with breast cancer—a life-changing moment that tested her strength and resolve. Throughout her treatment journey, she faced each challenge with courage, turning her personal battle into a platform for raising awareness and supporting others affected by the disease.
​Now in remission, Nitya continues her work in healthcare with renewed purpose. Her experience as both a medical professional and a patient gives her a unique perspective, deepening her empathy and strengthening her commitment to holistic care.
​Nitya also speaks publicly about her journey, aiming to inspire hope and promote early detection and support for breast cancer patients. She is a living testament to the power of perseverance, self-care, and community.
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​​About Vahati Association
​​Vahati Association is a 501c3 non profit dedicated to empowering South Asian Immigrant Women to thrive in the US.
​​​​We are a rapidly growing community of 500+ women across the US
​​​We are currently running In-Person chapters in Seattle, the SF Bay Area and expanding soon to Atlanta, Texas and more US states.
​​​​Vahati has hosted 25+ virtual and In-Person events in 6 months, designed to empower South Asian immigrant women’s experiences in the US. Our events focus on -
​​​Personal well-being: Emotional Resilience & Mental Health, Women's Health & Fertility
​​​Professional growth: Career growth, Entrepreneurship
​​​Practical knowledge: Financial planning, Navigating the Legal system, healthcare, education and more in the US
​​​​On March 8th, we hosted our inaugural flagship event, Women's Day Conference, for 300+ women in person across Seattle, the Bay Area and broadcast across the US
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