Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired fisherman from coastal Bengal presented with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, having concealed symptoms for years due to financial concerns. Dr. Das coordinated with hospital administration for subsidized targeted therapy and arranged community support. The patient achieved stable disease and improved quality of life for 18 months.
A 45-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant construction worker with limited healthcare access was diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL. Dr. Das secured international patient assistance programs for novel TKIs, involving the patient's extended family in care coordination across borders. Molecular remission was achieved in 9 months.
An 8-year-old boy from rural West Bengal with relapsed neuroblastoma was brought by his grandmother after parents migrated for work. Dr. Das designed a compassionate use protocol combining immunotherapy with metronomic chemotherapy, achieving dramatic tumor reduction while coordinating video calls with the parents throughout treatment.
A 33-year-old transgender activist presented with advanced cervical cancer having avoided screening due to previous discriminatory healthcare experiences. Dr. Das created a gender-affirming treatment environment while implementing radical chemoradiation. Complete response was achieved with ongoing psychosocial support integration.
A 60-year-old Tibetan refugee with metastatic gastric cancer and language barriers responded exceptionally to trifluridine/tipiracil after failing multiple lines. Dr. Das collaborated with interpreters and cultural liaisons to ensure understanding, achieving unprecedented 2-year survival with maintained performance status.
A 19-year-old college athlete diagnosed with osteosarcoma refused amputation. Dr. Das implemented limb-salvage protocol with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and intra-arterial cisplatin, preserving leg function. The patient returned to competitive sports within 18 months with custom rehabilitation planning.
An 82-year-old classical musician with AML and significant comorbidities was deemed ineligible for standard induction. Dr. Das designed a novel low-intensity regimen incorporating venetoclax, allowing the patient to continue performing throughout treatment. Hematological remission was maintained for 28 months.
A pregnant 30-year-old with newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma presented at 16 weeks gestation. Dr. Das developed a trimester-specific ABVD protocol with fetal monitoring, delivering a healthy baby at term followed by complete maternal remission. Both mother and child remain healthy 4 years later.
A 40-year-old street food vendor with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma presented with complete nasal obstruction. Dr. Das utilized induction chemotherapy followed by adaptive radiation therapy, preserving swallowing function. The patient returned to work within 8 months with modified food preparation practices.
A 67-year-old retired schoolteacher with mesothelioma and asbestos exposure history achieved dramatic response to dual immune checkpoint inhibition after chemotherapy failure. Dr. Das documented this unusual response pattern, contributing to research on biomarker identification for rare cancer immunotherapy responses.
A 23-year-old medical student self-diagnosed with testicular cancer but delayed treatment due to denial. Dr. Das provided mentored care while implementing BEP chemotherapy, achieving complete response. The patient subsequently changed specialty focus to oncology, inspired by the experience.
A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore presented with persistent pelvic pain and irregular bleeding. Dr. Kumari performed diagnostic laparoscopy revealing early-stage endometriosis. She utilized minimal invasive robotic surgery to excise lesions, preserving fertility. Patient returned to work within 10 days and conceived naturally 6 months post-surgery.
65-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural West Bengal arrived with advanced uterine prolapse. Having avoided treatment for years due to embarrassment, Dr. Kumari performed vaginal hysterectomy with pelvic reconstruction. The patient's daughters actively participated in recovery. Full recovery achieved in 8 weeks with dramatic improvement in quality of life.
42-year-old corporate executive discovered BRCA1 mutation during genetic screening. Dr. Kumari conducted risk-reducing laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy with simultaneous preventive procedures. Patient maintained hormonal balance through tailored HRT and resumed high-pressure job within 3 weeks with renewed peace of mind.
19-year-old college student from conservative family presented with complex congenital Müllerian anomalies causing severe dysmenorrhea. Dr. Kumari performed innovative hysteroscopic septoplasty without external incisions. Patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms and preserved future reproductive potential.
51-year-old construction worker's wife presented with postmenopausal bleeding. Diagnostic hysteroscopy revealed early endometrial cancer. Dr. Kumari performed total laparoscopic hysterectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping. Patient required no additional treatment and returned to normal activities in 4 weeks.
34-year-old surrogate mother developed rare ovarian torsion at 16 weeks gestation. Dr. Kumari performed emergency laparoscopic detorsion with ovarian conservation, saving both the pregnancy and ovarian function. Healthy baby delivered at term via planned cesarean section.
57-year-old grandmother with multiple comorbidities presented with stress urinary incontinence. Dr. Kumari performed outpatient mid-urethral sling procedure under local anesthesia. Immediate improvement allowed patient to resume gardening and childcare activities she had abandoned.
Facing complex diverticular disease surgery, I was amazed when Dr. Dey performed the entire procedure laparoscopically. No large incision meant I avoided a colostomy bag and returned to my teaching job in record time.
At my age, hospital visits can be quite unsettling. Dr. Sandeep Chakroborty at Manipal made me feel genuinely cared for. He explained my condition in simple terms, never rushed me, and his calm manner put me at ease. The whole experience was far less stressful than I had feared.