Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old dancer diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer, I feared treatment would end my career. Dr. Pratima Raj performed fertility-sparing surgery with such precision that I was back performing within months, cancer-free and still able to have children someday.
My 72-year-old mother presented with complex recurrent ovarian cancer that multiple hospitals had deemed inoperable. Dr. Raj's innovative surgical approach and personalized chemotherapy regimen gave her three additional quality years with our family we never thought possible.
During my routine pregnancy checkup at 32 weeks, Dr. Raj detected an aggressive uterine sarcoma that others had missed. She coordinated an emergency C-section followed by immediate cancer surgery, saving both my baby and my life in the same procedure.
As a ******* man with ovarian cancer, I was anxious about finding sensitive care. Dr. Raj not only provided expert surgical treatment but created a genuinely affirming environment that respected my identity throughout the entire process.
My 19-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare germ cell tumor. Dr. Raj's cutting-edge approach using laparoscopic surgery meant minimal scarring and a recovery so rapid she only missed one semester of college.
When my wife's endometrial cancer returned after 15 years in remission, Dr. Raj developed a novel immunotherapy protocol that achieved complete remission without additional radical surgery, preserving her quality of life.
As a medical professional myself, I was particularly impressed by Dr. Raj's management of my complex vulvar cancer case. Her multidisciplinary team approach and attention to lymphatic mapping techniques resulted in optimal outcomes with minimal complications.
My mother, who had advanced dementia along with uterine cancer, required special consideration. Dr. Raj modified treatment plans to accommodate her cognitive needs while providing excellent oncological care with extraordinary compassion.
After being told my peritoneal carcinomatosis was terminal, Dr. Raj performed cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC that other surgeons considered too risky. Two years later, I'm cancer-free and mentoring other patients through their journeys.
As a competitive athlete diagnosed with ovarian cancer right before nationals, Dr. Raj tailored my treatment around competition schedules and implemented enhanced recovery protocols that had me back training in record time.
My daughter with Down syndrome needed surgery for endometrial hyperplasia. Dr. Raj's patient-centered approach, using visual aids and extra time for explanations, made the experience manageable for our special needs family.
When multiple fibroids caused life-threatening anemia during my pregnancy with twins, Dr. Raj performed a delicate myomectomy that stabilized my condition and allowed me to carry to 36 weeks, delivering two healthy babies.
As a cervical cancer survivor who developed radiation-induced complications years later, Dr. Raj's expertise in managing late effects restored my quality of life when other doctors had told me to 'just live with the pain'.
My grandmother's palliative care for advanced ovarian cancer was transformed by Dr. Raj's holistic approach. She managed symptoms with such skill that my grandmother enjoyed meaningful time with family until her peaceful passing.
After being misdiagnosed for years with IBS, Dr. Raj identified my abdominal pain as stage III ovarian cancer. Her thorough investigation and immediate action gave me a fighting chance when time was critical.