Lymphoma Treatment in India

Arjun Iyer, a 58-year-old software architect...

Arjun Iyer, a 58-year-old software architect and father of two, had always been the picture of health. Over the past three months, he'd been plagued by relentless fatigue, drenching night sweats, and a persistent, painless lump in his neck that wouldn't go away. Initially attributing it to work stress, his wife finally insisted he see a doctor. Blood tests were inconclusive, but a CT scan revealed enlarged lymph nodes throughout his chest and abdomen. His primary care physician, deeply concerned, referred him to Dr. Sharma, an oncologist. After a core needle biopsy of the neck lump confirmed a diagnosis of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Dr. Sharma recommended a course of R-CHOP chemotherapy, explaining it was the standard, highly effective treatment for his aggressive but curable cancer. Arjun's treatment was grueling. The six cycles, spread over five months, brought severe nausea, mouth sores, and profound exhaustion that made continuing his job impossible. He felt his identity as a provider slipping away, leading to periods of deep anxiety and sadness, which he hid from his family to 'stay strong.' After his final scan, Dr. Sharma delivered the news: complete metabolic response. The cancer was undetectable. In the months that followed, Arjun's energy slowly returned. He went from emotional numbness and fear of recurrence to a profound, cautious gratitude. He now volunteers with a cancer support group, channeling his experience into empathy for others, and has redefined his priorities around family and mindfulness.