Dr. Sk Mandal

72-year-old retired professor with metastatic prostate cancer developed severe radiation proctitis during treatment. Dr. Mandal pioneered a novel hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol alongside modulated radiotherapy, significantly reducing symptoms. The patient maintained good quality of life for 3 years before peaceful hospice transition, during which he co-authored a poetry collection about his journey.

A 9-year-old boy from Bhutan with medulloblastoma was brought by his single mother who worked as a hotel housekeeper. Dr. Mandal coordinated proton beam therapy referral while providing psychological support through art therapy sessions. The child remains cancer-free 4 years later and sends Dr. Mandal handmade thank you cards every Diwali.

45-year-old shipyard worker with occupational asbestos exposure developed malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Mandal implemented intensity-modulated radiation therapy alongside innovative immunotherapy trial, achieving unexpected tumor shrinkage. The patient returned to light supervisory work after 9 months and advocates for workplace safety reforms.

A 33-year-old ******* woman with advanced cervical cancer faced significant healthcare discrimination before reaching Dr. Mandal. He created a gender-affirming care pathway combining brachytherapy with psychological counseling. After successful treatment, she now volunteers as a patient navigator for LGBTQ+ communities.

A 28-year-old female street food vendor from rural West Bengal presented with aggressive nasopharyngeal carcinoma, having delayed treatment due to financial constraints and cultural stigma. Dr. Mandal arranged crowdfunding support while implementing adaptive radiotherapy with simultaneous integrated boost. The patient achieved complete remission after 7 weeks and now runs a small catering business with her sister.