Patient Experience
As an 82-year-old with metastatic prostate cancer, I was terrified when referred to Dr. ben yaacov. But his gentle manner and clear explanations of my immunotherapy options gave me hope. He never rushed our appointments and even called my daughter personally to explain everything. Five months later, my PSA levels have dropped significantly.
Our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with neuroblastoma last year. Dr. ben yaacov became our guiding light - he'd get down on his knees to talk to her at eye level, using stuffed animals to explain procedures. His innovative treatment protocol has given us more time with our little girl than we ever dreamed possible.
Came to Dr. ben yaacov's emergency clinic with sudden severe abdominal pain. Within hours, he'd coordinated a team, diagnosed my rare carcinoid tumor, and had me in surgery. His rapid response and surgical precision during that 6-hour operation literally saved my life that Tuesday night.
What I appreciate most about my quarterly checkups with Dr. ben yaacov is how he remembers small personal details - he always asks about my garden and my grandson's soccer games. For a breast cancer survivor, these normal conversations during routine visits make me feel like a person, not just a patient.
The complexity of my pancreatic cancer surgery required absolute precision. Dr. ben yaacov spent 11 hours in the OR performing what he later called 'biological puzzle-solving.' His post-op care was equally meticulous - he personally checked my drains at 2 AM two nights in a row.
After my bone marrow transplant, Dr. ben yaacov's follow-up care has been exceptional. He responds to my anxious emails within hours, even on weekends, and his team coordinates perfectly with my local clinic 200km away. His comprehensive approach makes long-distance cancer care manageable.
Watching Dr. ben yaacov explain my husband's glioblastoma treatment options was like witnessing an artist at work. He used 3D models and drew diagrams to show exactly how the tumor was positioned and how the targeted therapy would work. His visual explanations brought us comfort in our darkest days.
As a young adult with thyroid cancer, I was scared about fertility preservation. Dr. ben yaacov connected me with reproductive specialists before starting treatment and checked in personally after each cycle to discuss side effects. His holistic approach to my care went far beyond just treating cancer.
The way Dr. ben yaacov handled my mother's terminal diagnosis showed incredible compassion. He sat with our family for over an hour, explaining palliative options while acknowledging our emotional pain. His honesty about prognosis while maintaining hope for quality time was exactly what we needed.
My rare adrenal cancer had been misdiagnosed twice before reaching Dr. ben yaacov. His investigative approach - reviewing years of previous scans and consulting with international experts - finally provided answers. His determination to solve medical mysteries is extraordinary.
During my immunotherapy clinical trial, Dr. ben yaacov noticed subtle side effects others might have missed. His quick intervention prevented serious complications. His attention to detail and encyclopedic knowledge of emerging treatments makes him worth traveling across the country to see.
As a cancer survivor with significant anxiety, I appreciate how Dr. ben yaacov's team coordinates mental health support alongside medical treatment. He understands that healing requires addressing both physical and emotional needs, and his integrated approach has been life-changing.