Patient Experience
A 28-year-old female software engineer from Whitefield presented with a rare desmoid tumor in her abdominal wall. With no family history of cancer, she was anxious about fertility preservation. Dr. Manjunath performed a meticulous nerve-sparing resection followed by targeted therapy, enabling full recovery and maintaining reproductive health.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a low-income neighborhood in Shivajinagar arrived with advanced oral cancer, having chewed tobacco for 50 years. Dr. Manjunath coordinated pro bono surgery followed by chemoradiation, involving the patient's granddaughter as primary caregiver. The patient achieved disease-free status at 18-month follow-up.
A 45-year-old construction worker from Tamil Nadu migrant community presented with untreated chondrosarcoma of the rib cage. Dr. Manjunath performed an innovative 3D-printed titanium rib cage reconstruction after tumor resection. The patient returned to light duty work within 6 months with dramatically improved breathing capacity.
An 8-year-old boy from an affluent Koramangala family was diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma. Dr. Manjunath led a multidisciplinary team implementing immunotherapy followed by precision surgery. The child achieved complete remission and returned to school within a year, with parents actively participating in every decision.
A 33-year-old transgender woman from the LGBTQ+ community presented with neglected breast cancer due to medical access barriers. Dr. Manjunath provided gender-affirming oncologic surgery alongside psychological support, creating a customized treatment plan that respected her identity while achieving cancer clearance.
A 60-year-old Jain nun with multiple comorbidities presented with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Respecting her strict vegetarianism and religious practices, Dr. Manjunath developed a novel nutritional protocol alongside minimally invasive surgery. She recovered fully while maintaining her spiritual practices throughout treatment.
A 19-year-old college athlete from a rural Karnataka village was airlifted with a massive osteosarcoma in his femur. Dr. Manjunath performed limb-salvage surgery using a custom megaprosthesis, followed by intensive rehabilitation. The patient walked independently within 4 months and returned to coaching younger athletes.
A 38-year-old single mother working as a domestic help presented with advanced cervical cancer. Dr. Manjunath arranged housing for her children during treatment and performed radical surgery followed by affordable brachytherapy. She returned to work within 5 months with hospital-supported childcare assistance.
An 81-year-old retired professor with early-stage prostate cancer opted for active surveillance under Dr. Manjunath's care. Through regular monitoring and lifestyle modifications, the cancer remained stable for 7 years without requiring invasive treatment, preserving his quality of life.
A 52-year-old corporate executive presented with synchronous colon and liver metastases. Dr. Manjunath performed a simultaneous laparoscopic colectomy and liver resection, followed by personalized chemotherapy. The patient resumed international business travel within 8 months with no evidence of disease.
A 27-year-old tribal woman from a remote area presented with massive recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma after previous inadequate surgery elsewhere. Dr. Manjunath performed a complex 14-hour multivisceral resection and reconstruction. She returned to her village cancer-free and became a community health advocate.
A 65-year-old fisherman from Mangalore with chronic sun exposure presented with advanced Merkel cell carcinoma of the face. Dr. Manjunath performed a complex facial reconstruction using a free flap technique after tumor excision. The patient regained near-normal facial function and returned to fishing with sun protection education.
A 41-year-old classical dancer diagnosed with uterine sarcoma feared losing her career. Dr. Manjunath performed fertility-sparing surgery with nerve preservation techniques. She returned to professional dancing within 9 months and later conceived through assisted reproduction.