Patient Experience
Dr. Shmueli saved my 8-year-old daughter's life when she was diagnosed with a rare pediatric sarcoma. She personally coordinated with international specialists and held our hands through every step of the proton therapy. Her ability to explain complex treatments to a frightened child was nothing short of miraculous.
As an 82-year-old prostate cancer patient, I was terrified of treatment side effects. Dr. Shmueli designed a personalized radiation protocol that preserved my quality of life while effectively treating the cancer. She always asked about my gardening and remembered my grandchildren's names.
Rushed to Sheba with acute leukemia symptoms, Dr. Shmueli met me in the ER at 2 AM. Within hours she had assembled a multidisciplinary team and started targeted therapy. Her calm urgency and round-the-clock monitoring during those critical first days made all the difference.
What I thought would be a routine follow-up after breast cancer surgery turned into a profound conversation about life goals. Dr. Shmueli noticed my anxiety about returning to work and connected me with a survivorship program. She treats the whole person, not just the disease.
My complex abdominal sarcoma required a 12-hour surgery that three other hospitals said was too risky. Dr. Shmueli's surgical precision and innovative approach using intraoperative radiation gave me a chance when others had given up. Six months later, I'm cancer-free and back to hiking.
Dr. Shmueli detected my thyroid cancer during what was supposed to be a routine physical. Her sharp eye caught subtle changes others missed. The minimally invasive surgery she recommended left barely a scar, and her follow-up care has been exceptionally thorough.
When my husband's glioblastoma returned, Dr. Shmueli presented us with every possible option, including experimental trials, without false hope but with genuine compassion. She cried with us when treatments stopped working and helped us focus on quality time together.
As a young adult with testicular cancer, I was embarrassed to discuss symptoms. Dr. Shmueli created such a safe, non-judgmental space that I could be completely honest. Her straightforward approach and dark sense of humor actually made the process bearable.
Flying from Cyprus for treatment, Dr. Shmueli coordinated all my care remotely before arrival. Her team handled visas, accommodations, and even arranged a translator for my elderly mother. The seamless international care exceeded all expectations.
During chemotherapy, Dr. Shmueli noticed I was struggling with nutrition and connected me with a culinary medicine program. She doesn't just treat cancer, she helps you live well through treatment with practical solutions for daily challenges.
My rare carcinoid tumor required a novel approach combining nuclear medicine and surgery. Dr. Shmueli collaborated with experts across Europe to design a treatment protocol that's now being studied as a new standard of care. Her innovative thinking is changing oncology.
After my mastectomy, Dr. Shmueli spent an hour discussing reconstruction options I didn't know existed. She brought in before-and-after photos and connected me with previous patients. Her holistic approach to healing includes helping women feel whole again.
Dr. Shmueli managed my father's palliative care with such dignity and grace. She helped us understand when to focus on comfort rather than cure, and her honest conversations helped our family make peace with the process. Her compassion in end-of-life care is extraordinary.