Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old marine biologist, I never expected to face a rare spinal tumor. Dr. Vaibhav Shakya's innovative radiation protocol preserved my mobility completely,I'm back diving within months, with no traces of the precision-targeted treatment affecting my active lifestyle.
Our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with retinoblastoma during a family vacation in Goa. Dr. Shakya coordinated emergency proton therapy at Manipal, saving both her vision and her spirit. She now draws pictures of 'Dr. Vaibhav the superhero' weekly.
A 45-year-old chef with inoperable throat cancer, I feared losing my sense of taste. Dr. Shakya's sculpted radiotherapy targeted only malignant cells,not only am I cancer-free, but I'm launching a new restaurant featuring 'radiation-safe' recipes he advised during recovery.
My 82-year-old mother with Alzheimer's developed metastatic bone lesions. Dr. Shakya designed single-session palliative radiation that eased her pain without confusing her routine. Her peaceful final months were his gift to our family.
As a professional gamer, my hand coordination was everything when sarcoma appeared in my wrist. Dr. Shakya used ultra-precise stereotactic radiation that left surrounding tissue untouched. I qualified for the national championships 6 months post-treatment.
Our teenage son's rare nasopharyngeal tumor required radiation during monsoon season. Dr. Shakya arranged daily telehealth check-ins when floods prevented travel. His creative scheduling around weather crises ensured zero treatment delays.
A 60-year-old Kathak dancer with uterine cancer: Dr. Shakya preserved my pelvic muscles through intensity-modulated radiation. I performed a full recital at Manipal's annual event, dedicating the dance to the team that saved my art.
Emergency medevac from a cruise ship led to my husband's brain metastasis treatment. Dr. Shakya worked with ship doctors to continue care via satellite until docking. His cross-border coordination was as precise as his radiation beams.
My 33-week pregnant self faced aggressive breast cancer. Dr. Shakya developed a radiation shield protocol that protected my unborn daughter while treating me. We call her 'our little miracle graduate of oncology'.
As a deaf patient with oral cancer, Dr. Shakya used visual aids and sign-language interpreters for every consent process. His inclusive approach made terrifying treatment feel empowering,now I advocate for accessible oncology care.
A 19-year-old college athlete with testicular cancer: Dr. Shakya's testicular shielding technique preserved fertility and hormone function. I not only beat cancer but broke my personal track record this season.
My wife's recurrent meningioma required re-irradiation after 15 years. Dr. Shakya's knowledge of historical radiation maps prevented overlap toxicity. She tends her garden daily, something previous doctors said would be impossible.
As a transgender patient with prostate cancer, Dr. Shakya respected my pronouns while adapting hormone-sensitive radiation protocols. His culturally competent care was as healing as the medical treatment.
Our 5-year-old's orbital tumor required anesthesia for each session. Dr. Shakya collaborated with pediatricians to create a 'superhero journey' narrative where radiation was 'power beams'. Our son now says he wants to be 'a cancer fighter like Dr. Vaibhav'.