Patient Experience
My 82-year-old father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after months of unexplained weight loss. Dr. Verma sat with our entire family for an hour, explaining treatment options in simple terms while never dismissing our fears. His unconventional approach combining targeted therapy with palliative care gave Dad quality months we never expected—including attending his granddaughter's wedding.
When our 7-year-old Leo was diagnosed with leukemia, Dr. Verma became our anchor. He'd kneel to talk directly to Leo about 'fighting the bad cells' and created a superhero chart tracking his progress. During the toughest chemo days, he'd arrive with dinosaur stickers. Three years in remission now, and Leo still draws pictures for 'his doctor.'
Rushed to Artemis with acute myeloid leukemia complications at 2 AM, I was terrified. Dr. Verma arrived within 20 minutes, still adjusting his tie but completely focused. His calm decisiveness during the emergency stem cell transplant preparation—coordinating multiple specialists while explaining each step to my panicked wife—saved my life that night.
As a breast cancer survivor coming for my 5-year follow-up, I expected a quick checkup. Instead, Dr. Verma noticed subtle changes in my latest scans others might have missed. His persistence in ordering additional tests revealed early recurrence, allowing for minimally invasive treatment instead of major surgery. This man sees what others don't.
My construction business meant I kept postponing my prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Verma didn't scold—he redesigned my entire treatment schedule around my work commitments, even taking my late-night calls after site visits. His flexibility while maintaining medical rigor got me through radiation without losing a single contract.
Watching Dr. Verma explain terminal diagnosis to my mother was witnessing artistry in compassion. He held her hands, didn't rush, and when she cried about missing her garden, he integrated horticultural therapy into her care plan. In her final weeks, she tended hospital plants he specifically arranged—her last joy.
Flying from Dubai specifically for Dr. Verma's sarcoma expertise proved worth every rupee. His team created 3D models of my tumor before the complex limb-salvage surgery. Waking up with my leg intact when three other doctors recommended amputation? That's the Verma difference.
My teenage daughter refused cancer treatment until Dr. Verma spent an entire consultation discussing her college dreams instead of medicine. He connected her treatment timeline to her academic goals, making her an active partner. She just finished her first semester at Delhi University—walking because he understood psychology as much as oncology.
Routine screening showed suspicious thyroid nodules. Dr. Verma's 'wait-and-watch' approach avoided unnecessary surgery, with quarterly monitoring that felt collaborative rather than passive. When intervention finally became necessary, his precise radiofrequency ablation left no scar—just relief.
The complexity of my neuroendocrine tumors had baffled several oncologists. Dr. Verma assembled a novel cocktail of immunotherapy drugs based on recent research he'd contributed to. His willingness to try cutting-edge approaches when standard protocols failed put my rare cancer into unexpected remission.
Post-chemotherapy, when severe neuropathy made me despair, Dr. Verma integrated ancient Ayurvedic practices with Western medicine after thorough research. His holistic perspective addressing treatment side effects transformed my recovery from miserable to manageable.
As a single parent with ovarian cancer, I worried about my children seeing me sick. Dr. Verma arranged childcare during appointments and created a 'special mission' game for my kids to understand mommy's treatment. He healed our entire family, not just my disease.
Emergency admission with tumor lysis syndrome during my first chemo cycle was terrifying. Dr. Verma's team managed the critical condition with such seamless coordination that I felt cocooned in expertise. Their protocol for preventing recurrence during subsequent cycles was brilliantly proactive.
My husband's glioblastoma diagnosis felt like a death sentence until Dr. Verma outlined a aggressive multimodal plan combining surgery, radiation, and experimental vaccines. Though we ultimately lost him, the extra eighteen months we gained allowed us to create memories that sustain me still—each day a gift from Dr. Verma's refusal to surrender.
Coming from a village where cancer is taboo, I hid my symptoms until collapse. Dr. Verma not only treated my advanced gastric cancer but educated my entire family, dismantling superstitions. He continues mentoring my nephew who's now pursuing oncology—creating legacy beyond treatment.