Patient Experience
A 14-year-old street performer from Old Delhi presented with recurrent infections and was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia; Dr. Kumar coordinated a successful haploidentical BMT using her father as donor, with post-transplant care funded through crowdfunding, leading to full hematologic recovery after 9 months.
A 68-year-old retired school principal with myelodysplastic syndrome underwent reduced-intensity conditioning BMT after Dr. Kumar discovered a rare HLA-matched unrelated donor in Germany; she experienced mild graft-versus-host disease but achieved complete remission and now volunteers counseling other elderly patients.
A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 16 weeks gestation was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia; Dr. Kumar assembled a multidisciplinary team to administer modified chemotherapy during pregnancy followed by a postpartum cord blood transplant using her newborn's stem cells, resulting in sustained remission for both mother and child.
A 45-year-old Tibetan refugee with relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma received an allogeneic BMT after Dr. Kumar secured special humanitarian visas for the patient's siblings to travel for donor testing; the patient developed moderate chronic GVHD but returned to teaching monastic children after 18 months of targeted therapy.
An 8-year-old tribal boy from Jharkhand with beta-thalassemia major underwent a matched sibling BMT facilitated by Dr. Kumar's collaboration with a tribal healthcare initiative; the transplant was complicated by veno-occlusive disease but resolved with defibrotide, and he now attends school regularly with normal hemoglobin levels.
A 57-year-old corporate CEO with multiple myeloma received an autologous stem cell transplant combined with CAR-T therapy in a clinical trial orchestrated by Dr. Kumar; despite cytokine release syndrome requiring ICU care, he achieved minimal residual disease-negative status and returned to work within 6 months.
A 22-year-old engineering student from a remote village presented with primary myelofibrosis; Dr. Kumar performed a JAK2-targeted therapy followed by unrelated donor BMT, complicated by cytomegalovirus reactivation that was successfully managed, allowing the patient to complete his degree with academic accommodations during recovery.
As a chef with diabetes-related kidney failure, I needed a transplant approach that wouldn't sacrifice my palate to medication side effects. Dr. Tripathi created a gastronomy-friendly immunosuppression plan and collaborated with nutritionists to design a renal diet that preserved my culinary career.
A 39-year-old single mother with triple-negative breast cancer and BRCA mutation underwent high-dose chemotherapy with autologous BMT after Dr. Kumar arranged childcare support through hospital social services; she experienced prolonged neutropenia but eventually achieved pathologic complete response and started a small home business.
A 71-year-old retired army colonel with AML and cardiac comorbidities received a sequential conditioning regimen designed by Dr. Kumar to minimize cardiotoxicity; the transplant resulted in complete chimerism with no cardiac complications, and he now leads a veterans' support group for cancer survivors.
A 17-year-old with Fanconi anemia developed MDS and underwent a fludarabine-based conditioning BMT from an unrelated donor identified through international registries; Dr. Kumar managed complex drug interactions with the patient's existing androgen therapy, resulting in successful engraftment and transition to adult care.
A 50-year-old fisherman from coastal Kerala with NK/T-cell lymphoma received a BEAM conditioning regimen followed by autologous BMT; Dr. Kumar adapted the treatment schedule around monsoon fishing seasons and incorporated Ayurvedic supportive care, leading to sustained remission and return to livelihood.
A 29-year-old professional dancer with acute promyelocytic leukemia underwent ATRA-arsenic trioxide therapy followed by autologous BMT to consolidate remission; Dr. Kumar collaborated with physiotherapists to preserve joint mobility during recovery, enabling her to return to performance after 11 months.
A 63-year-old diabetic farmer with mantle cell lymphoma participated in a novel conditioning protocol combining ibrutinib with BMT; Dr. Kumar managed glycemic control throughout transplant using continuous glucose monitoring, resulting in complete metabolic response and return to agricultural work.
A 12-year-old with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome received a cord blood transplant after Dr. Kumar facilitated import of matched units from a U.S. bank; the patient experienced immune reconstitution after 5 months and now participates in sports previously prohibited due to bleeding risk.
A 41-year-old restaurant owner with primary CNS lymphoma underwent high-dose methotrexate followed by autologous BMT with thiotepa/carmustine conditioning; Dr. Kumar coordinated neurocognitive rehabilitation that addressed chemotherapy-induced 'chemo brain,' allowing successful return to business management.
At 78, I was certain my dancing days were over after being rejected by three hospitals for kidney transplant due to age. Dr. Tripathi saw not my birth certificate but my vitality, performing a revolutionary paired-exchange transplant that matched me with a donor from another state. Six months later, I danced at my granddaughter's wedding.
As a professional marathon runner with collapsing kidney function, I needed a solution that would preserve my athletic future. Dr. Tripathi designed a unique immunosuppression protocol that maintained my kidney function while allowing intense training. I've since completed two ultramarathons with my transplant kidney performing perfectly.
Our 8-year-old daughter's rare genetic kidney condition left us hopeless until Dr. Tripathi pioneered a modified living donor protocol using tissue engineering. He transformed a portion of my kidney to be compatible with her tiny frame - a medical first that saved our child without compromising my health.
During a humanitarian mission in rural Rajasthan, Dr. Tripathi diagnosed my acute kidney injury when local doctors missed it. He arranged emergency transport to Artemis and performed continuous renal replacement therapy through the night. His dedication turned what could have been fatal into a full recovery.