Dr. Amit Rauthan

A 72-year-old retired school teacher from a rural village was brought by her grandson with advanced gastric cancer that had metastasized to her liver. With limited financial resources, Dr. Rauthan coordinated with hospital social services to arrange subsidized targeted therapy. Despite the poor prognosis, palliative care improved her quality of life significantly, allowing her to spend meaningful final months with family before passing peacefully at home.

A 45-year-old construction worker with no family support presented with an aggressive form of testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs. Dr. Rauthan designed an intensive chemotherapy protocol followed by surgery. The patient struggled with treatment side effects and transportation issues, but hospital volunteers provided accompaniment to appointments. After 9 months, he achieved complete response and found employment as a security guard with less physical strain.

An 8-year-old boy from an affluent family was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Dr. Rauthan implemented a pediatric-specific protocol involving chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation from his sister. The family relocated temporarily to be near the hospital throughout the 18-month treatment. The child achieved remission and returned to school with modified activities, with quarterly follow-ups showing sustained recovery.

A 60-year-old street vendor with limited literacy presented with advanced oral cancer, having ignored symptoms for years due to fear of medical costs. Dr. Rauthan arranged for pro bono surgery followed by radiation therapy. Community health workers helped with medication adherence and wound care. Though the cancer was too advanced for cure, the patient experienced 2 years of good quality life before recurrence.

A 28-year-old female software engineer from an upper-middle-class background presented with persistent fatigue and unexplained weight loss. Dr. Rauthan diagnosed her with Hodgkin's lymphoma after extensive testing. She underwent a tailored chemotherapy regimen combined with immunotherapy, supported by her parents who actively participated in decision-making. After 6 months of treatment, she achieved complete remission and returned to work part-time while continuing maintenance therapy.