Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old software engineer, I was devastated by my osteosarcoma diagnosis. Dr. Sachin Sekhar Biswal not only performed a limb-sparing surgery that saved my leg but connected me with a support group of young survivors. Today I'm back to hiking and mentoring other young adults through cancer journeys.
My 72-year-old mother's pancreatic cancer was deemed inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Biswal reviewed her case and devised an innovative neoadjuvant approach that shrank the tumor sufficiently for successful resection. Her quality of life post-recovery has been remarkable - gardening again and enjoying time with grandchildren.
Rushed to Manipal Hospital with acute myeloid leukemia complications, I was moments from multi-organ failure. Dr. Biswal's team performed emergency leukapheresis followed by a tailored chemotherapy regimen. His round-the-clock monitoring during those critical 72 hours literally saved my life.
Our 8-year-old daughter's rare retinoblastoma required both medical precision and emotional sensitivity. Dr. Biswal explained everything using stuffed animals and diagrams, preserving her vision while making her feel brave throughout treatment. We're forever grateful for his pediatric oncology expertise.
As a fisherman from coastal Odisha, I ignored my persistent cough until collapsing on my boat. Dr. Biswal diagnosed advanced lung cancer and created a treatment plan accommodating my maritime livelihood. His telemedicine follow-ups during my fishing seasons ensured continuous care despite my remote location.
After three misdiagnoses for my husband's mysterious abdominal pain, Dr. Biswal identified rare peritoneal carcinomatosis. His HIPEC procedure was life-changing - not only eradicating the cancer but allowing my husband to return to his teaching career within months with minimal side effects.
My thyroid cancer treatment during pregnancy seemed impossible until consulting Dr. Biswal. He coordinated with obstetricians to time my radioactive iodine treatment perfectly between trimesters. Our healthy daughter was born cancer-free, and I remain in complete remission two years later.
Watching my wife battle metastatic breast cancer was heartbreaking, but Dr. Biswal's compassionate honesty and innovative immunotherapy approach gave us three more quality years together. His palliative care team ensured her final months were pain-free and dignified.
As a tribal healthcare worker, I appreciated how Dr. Biswal incorporated traditional healing practices alongside evidence-based oncology. His culturally sensitive approach to my cervical cancer treatment built trust and improved adherence to the medical regimen within our community.
Emergency surgery at 2 AM for my perforated colon cancer - Dr. Biswal arrived within 20 minutes and performed life-saving intervention. His post-operative genetic testing revealed Lynch syndrome, leading to preventive care for my entire family that may save generations.
My glioblastoma diagnosis at 45 came with a grim prognosis, but Dr. Biswal's combination of targeted therapy and tumor-treating fields gave me two additional years to see my daughter graduate. His honest yet hopeful approach helped us make the most of our time together.
Transferred from a rural clinic with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, I faced both medical and financial challenges. Dr. Biswal not only secured hospital financial aid but adapted my radiation schedule to minimize travel costs. His holistic approach addressed both disease and life circumstances.
As parents of a teenage bone cancer patient, we valued how Dr. Biswal involved our son in every decision. His 'cancer warrior' approach empowered our boy to fight through difficult treatments while maintaining his dignity and autonomy throughout the journey.
My rare Merkel cell carcinoma required collaboration with international experts. Dr. Biswal organized a global tumor board within 48 hours, combining insights from US, European and Asian specialists to create a successful personalized treatment protocol unavailable elsewhere in Eastern India.
Post-renal cancer surgery, Dr. Biswal's rehabilitation program focused not just on recovery but on rebuilding strength. His 'onco-fitness' approach incorporating yoga and nutrition helped me return to my construction business stronger than before my diagnosis.