🍋 Welcome to The Lemon Tree- An Oncologist’s Reflection on Medicine, Mindfulness & Motherhood

I'm Dr. Punam Rana, a medical oncologist, certified mindfulness meditation teacher, and a mother of four. By day, I support patients through the challenges of cancer care. By night, I navigate bedtime stories, snack negotiations, and the beautiful chaos of motherhood.

My mindfulness journey began in 2012 and has since grown into a deep commitment to helping others find stillness, clarity, and compassion—whether in the clinic, at home, or within themselves.

Through The Lemon Tree, I share weekly reflections at the intersection of medicine, mindfulness, and motherhood including:

🌿 Medical Insights – Evidence-based guidance on cancer care and general wellness
🌿 Mindfulness Practices – Simple tools to help you pause, breathe, and reset
🌿 Motherhood Reflections – Honest stories from the heart of work-life integration

For paid subscribers: You’ll also receive Lemon Drops—bite-sized weekly inspirations—and for Founding Members, an invitation to The Grove, our quarterly mindfulness gathering.

Whether you read occasionally or join more deeply, I’m truly grateful to have you here.

With love and gratitude,