Parul Dua Makkar

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Mom/Sister/Dentist/wife/author/educator/speaker

Dr Parul Dua Makkar is an award winning Dentist, practicing in Long Island, NY. Her life changed when she lost her younger and only sibling l, Dr Manu Dua to Oral Cancer. He was 34 and Dentist like herself. Now she spends her time sharing and educating about Oral cancer. She has co-authored several articles and the book Life Interrupted Dr Dua’s Survival Guide by Dr Manu Dua. She's serving as American Dental Association's wellness ambassador and is a fellow of the American College of Dentists

April 15, 2025

Parul Loses Manu To Oral Cancer

Maya is joined by Dr. Parul Dua Makkar—dentist, grief coach, speaker, and author—who shares the heartbreaking journey of losing her only sibling, Manu, to oral cancer at just 34 years old.  Parul opens up about the moment she knew something...