Leg Tumor Surgery Treatment in India

Krishna Sharma, a 58-year-old retired school...

Krishna Sharma, a 58-year-old retired school teacher from Varanasi, had always been active. For six months, he noticed a persistent, dull ache in his right thigh that he initially dismissed as arthritis. When a firm, immovable lump became palpable, he grew concerned. An MRI revealed a sizable, well-defined soft tissue tumor in his quadriceps, suspected to be a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) metastasis, a rare but known occurrence. His surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that while the primary tumor was in his small intestine (removed years prior), this was a solitary metastasis. The recommendation was a wide local excision of the leg tumor to prevent further growth and alleviate pain. The surgery was precise, lasting three hours. Post-procedure, Krishna faced a challenging but determined recovery, initially relying on a walker. After six weeks of physiotherapy, he regained full mobility without pain. Emotionally, he journeyed from fear of cancer's return to immense relief and gratitude. The successful surgery felt like a final closure, allowing him to return to his morning walks by the Ganges with a profound sense of peace.