Patient Experience
8-year-old girl from remote tribal village diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Dr. Vijayakumaran arranged transportation and accommodation for the entire family, used intra-arterial chemotherapy to preserve vision in one eye, and connected them with educational resources for visually impaired children. The child now attends mainstream school with special accommodations.
52-year-old corporate executive with extensive travel history developed multifocal lung cancer. Dr. Vijayakumaran implemented liquid biopsy monitoring to track treatment response during business trips, using telemedicine for international consultations. After successful immunotherapy and stereotactic body radiotherapy, he resumed limited travel while maintaining quarterly remote monitoring.
31-year-old vegan nutrition blogger diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, initially rejecting conventional treatment for alternative therapies. Dr. Vijayakumaran respectfully integrated evidence-based interventions with complementary approaches the patient valued, achieving partial response and allowing the patient to document her integrated treatment journey for followers.
76-year-old classical musician with metastatic prostate cancer to bones. Dr. Vijayakumaran coordinated radiation precisely to preserve hand function for instrument playing, scheduled treatments around performance commitments, and used radiopharmaceutical therapy that controlled pain while maintaining his ability to teach music until his passing two years later.
23-year-old medical student diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during final exams. Dr. Vijayakumaran structured treatment around academic calendar, provided study resources during hospital stays, and involved the patient in understanding her own pathology reports. Now in remission, the patient is pursuing oncology residency inspired by her experience.
60-year-old retired army officer with asbestos-related mesothelioma refused palliative care initially, viewing it as surrender. Dr. Vijayakumaran reframed symptom management as 'maintaining operational readiness,' gradually introducing multidisciplinary support that improved his quality of life for eighteen months while honoring his military identity.
39-year-old undocumented immigrant from Bangladesh presented with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Dr. Vijayakumaran navigated complex hospital policies to provide pro bono care, used culturally sensitive communication through community leaders, and achieved disease stabilization allowing the patient to regularize his immigration status during treatment.
My 94-year-old grandmother, a former botanist with early-stage dementia, was experiencing unexplained weight loss. Dr. Chatterjee discovered her medication was suppressing her appetite and created a tailored plan combining adjusted prescriptions with sensory food experiences using herbs from her garden. She regained 8 pounds in two months and now enjoys cooking again.
As a 68-year-old marathon runner, I was devastated when arthritis threatened to end my running career. Dr. Chatterjee designed an innovative treatment combining aquatic therapy with strategic rest periods that allowed me to complete my 50th marathon six months later.
When my 102-year-old great-uncle fractured his hip, most doctors were hesitant to operate. Dr. Chatterjee coordinated with multiple specialists to perform a minimally invasive procedure and created a personalized rehabilitation program that had him walking with a walker in three weeks.
My 81-year-old mother, a retired librarian, was experiencing medication confusion with her 12 different prescriptions. Dr. Chatterjee implemented a color-coded system and simplified regimen that reduced her medications to 5 while improving her chronic condition management.
A sudden urinary tract infection caused delirium in my 87-year-old father during a family wedding. Dr. Chatterjee's emergency team provided immediate care at the hospital and implemented preventive measures that have kept him infection-free for over a year.
As a 75-year-old retired engineer with Parkinson's, I struggled with medication timing. Dr. Chatterjee developed a smartwatch-based reminder system synchronized with my tremor patterns, improving my mobility by 70% during important family events.
My 90-year-old grandmother, a Holocaust survivor with complex trauma, needed hip replacement surgery. Dr. Chatterjee worked with a therapist to create a trauma-informed care plan that addressed her specific anxieties, leading to a successful surgery and remarkable emotional healing.
When my 79-year-old mother's heart failure worsened, Dr. Chatterjee coordinated home-based palliative care that allowed her to spend her final months gardening and surrounded by family, exactly as she wished.
As a 72-year-old retired chef with diabetes and kidney issues, I faced severe dietary restrictions. Dr. Chatterjee collaborated with a nutritionist to create flavorful, kidney-friendly versions of my signature dishes, improving both my health and quality of life.
My 85-year-old grandfather, a former carpenter with advanced osteoarthritis, was losing his independence. Dr. Chatterjee prescribed adaptive tools and occupational therapy that enabled him to continue woodworking in his workshop.
As a 78-year-old retired teacher with macular degeneration and mobility issues, I was becoming isolated. Dr. Chatterjee connected me with community resources and technology training that restored my social connections and independence.
My 83-year-old mother, a former dancer with osteoporosis, suffered multiple vertebral fractures. Dr. Chatterjee's combination of kyphoplasty and specialized physical therapy allowed her to stand straight again and even participate in her granddaughter's wedding dance.
Had a complex fibroid situation that needed surgery. Dr. Veena Bhat at Artemis was direct, explained my options clearly, and scheduled everything efficiently around my work travel. The procedure went smoothly, recovery was quick, and I was back at my desk in no time. Exactly what I needed.