Patient Experience
A 28-year-old street food vendor with no family history presented with an aggressive inflammatory breast cancer. Dr. Sen arranged crowdfunding for her treatment and performed neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by modified radical mastectomy. The patient returned to her business within 6 months with complete remission.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher discovered a small lump during self-examination. Dr. Sen performed ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy confirming benign fibroadenoma. The patient opted for active surveillance and continues annual follow-ups with peace of mind.
A 35-year-old software engineer with BRCA1 mutation chose prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. Dr. Sen coordinated with plastic surgery team for a 10-hour procedure. Patient recovered well and became an advocate for genetic counseling.
A 42-year-old tribal woman from rural Bengal presented with advanced neglected breast cancer with fungating wound. Dr. Sen organized palliative care team involvement and performed debridement with targeted therapy. The patient experienced significant pain relief and improved quality of life for her remaining 18 months.
A 19-year-old college student with gigantomastia suffered chronic back pain and skin infections. Dr. Sen performed reduction mammoplasty removing 1.8kg from each breast. The patient's confidence soared and she pursued her dream of becoming a professional dancer.
A 55-year-old banker with dense breast tissue had inconsistent mammogram reports. Dr. Sen utilized contrast-enhanced spectral mammography which revealed early-stage DCIS. Patient underwent lumpectomy with intraoperative radiotherapy and returned to work in 2 weeks.
A 31-year-old pregnant woman in second trimester presented with rapidly growing lump. Dr. Sen coordinated with obstetric team to perform core biopsy under local anesthesia, diagnosing pregnancy-associated breast cancer. She delivered healthy baby at 36 weeks followed by modified treatment protocol.
A 68-year-old widow with multiple comorbidities and dementia was brought by neighbors with advanced breast cancer. Dr. Sen involved social services and adopted a conservative approach focusing on comfort care. The community rallied to provide round-the-clock support during her final months.
A 47-year-old ******* man on hormone therapy developed breast discomfort. Dr. Sen diagnosed hormone-responsive cancer and customized treatment considering gender-affirming care needs. Patient underwent mastectomy with chest masculinization contouring.
A 23-year-old medical student found a lump during clinical rotation. Dr. Sen mentored her through diagnostic process revealing phyllodes tumor. The patient assisted in her own surgery as learning experience and published a case report.
A 60-year-old yoga instructor with recurrent breast abscesses underwent duct excision surgery after failed conservative management. Dr. Sen used hidden incision techniques preserving aesthetics. Patient resumed teaching within 3 weeks with no recurrence.
A 38-year-old twins mother with metastatic breast cancer participated in Dr. Sen's clinical trial for targeted therapy. She achieved partial response and celebrated her children's 10th birthday, exceeding initial prognosis by 2 years.
A 52-year-old fisherman's wife presented with Paget's disease of nipple. Dr. Sen performed nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using innovative areola tattooing technique. The patient's husband organized a community fish feast to celebrate her recovery.