Patient Experience
My 82-year-old father was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, and we were terrified. Dr. Aruj not only explained the complex hormone therapy in simple terms but also coordinated with palliative care for his comfort. His compassionate approach made Dad feel heard and dignified throughout treatment.
When our 7-year-old daughter needed chemotherapy for leukemia, Dr. Aruj became our guiding light. She used stuffed animals to explain procedures to our child and always knelt to speak at her eye level. Her expertise in pediatric oncology gave us hope during the darkest days.
Rushed to Manipal Hospital with acute abdominal pain, I was diagnosed with an ovarian tumor requiring emergency surgery. Dr. Aruj performed the complex procedure at midnight with incredible precision. Her calm demeanor during the crisis still amazes me.
As a breast cancer survivor, my quarterly follow-ups with Dr. Aruj feel like meeting a trusted friend. She remembers small details about my life and always reviews my scans with fresh eyes. Her thoroughness catches things others might miss.
Dr. Aruj managed my rare thymoma case that three other oncologists had misdiagnosed. Her innovative treatment approach combining targeted therapy and radiation has given me two years of remission when others offered little hope.
My husband's glioblastoma required a multidisciplinary approach, and Dr. Aruj orchestrated the perfect team. She facilitated same-day consultations with neurosurgeons and radiologists, demonstrating exceptional coordination skills.
For my routine cancer screening, Dr. Aruj spent 45 minutes discussing family history and lifestyle factors. She ordered precautionary tests that detected early-stage colon cancer. Her preventive approach literally saved my life.
Watching Dr. Aruj explain terminal diagnosis to my mother was heartbreaking yet beautiful. She delivered the news with such grace and empathy while outlining comfort-focused options. Her emotional intelligence is as remarkable as her medical skill.
After my bone marrow transplant, Dr. Aruj visited me daily despite her packed schedule. She noticed subtle graft-versus-host symptoms before anyone else and adjusted medications immediately. Her vigilance prevented serious complications.
Dr. Aruj managed my immunotherapy treatment for metastatic melanoma with incredible precision. When I developed unusual side effects, she consulted international colleagues and created a customized management plan that worked perfectly.
My teenage son refused cancer treatment until Dr. Aruj spent an hour discussing his favorite video games and relating them to how treatment works. She has a gift for connecting with resistant patients that's truly special.
During my wife's last days with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Aruj rearranged her schedule to be present for important family moments. She cried with us and celebrated small joys. Her human touch made the unbearable slightly easier.
Dr. Aruj coordinates my father's clinical trial participation with meticulous attention to detail. She explains every data point and makes us feel like partners in his care rather than just patients.