Dr. Limor Helpman, MD Reviews
Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old marine biologist, my rare abdominal sarcoma diagnosis during an Arctic expedition seemed catastrophic. Dr. Helpman coordinated my medical evacuation to Sheba and designed a targeted therapy protocol that preserved my fertility. Two years later, I'm cancer-free and expecting my first child.
My 82-year-old grandmother with advanced pancreatic cancer was given weeks to live elsewhere. Dr. Helpman's innovative immunotherapy approach combined with palliative care gave her 18 meaningful months where she attended her granddaughter's wedding and wrote her memoirs.
When our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with relapsed leukemia during the pandemic, Dr. Helpman created a 'bubble treatment' protocol allowing our whole family to safely accompany her through bone marrow transplantation. She's now back in school and dancing ballet.
As a professional violinist, my hand sarcoma threatened to end my career. Dr. Helpman's precision surgery spared my nerve function while eliminating the cancer. I performed at Carnegie Hall six months post-op thanks to her artistic understanding of anatomy.
Our son's rare childhood brain tumor required emergency surgery during a national holiday. Dr. Helpman assembled her team within hours and performed the life-saving procedure herself. His complete recovery defied all initial prognoses.
As a Holocaust survivor with complex medical trauma, I feared cancer treatment. Dr. Helpman's gentle approach and willingness to explain everything in Yiddish made me feel safe. She healed both my body and my trust in medicine.
My husband's glioblastoma diagnosis came two weeks before our 50th anniversary. Dr. Helpman arranged accelerated treatment so we could take our planned cruise, and managed his care remotely via satellite. He lived to see our first great-grandchild.
As a ******* patient, I faced discrimination elsewhere. Dr. Helpman not only provided exceptional care for my breast cancer but ensured all staff respected my identity. Her clinic became a safe haven during my difficult journey.
Our teenage athlete's osteosarcoma diagnosis seemed to shatter his dreams. Dr. Helpman's limb-salvage surgery and rehabilitation plan got him back on the soccer field within a year. He now plays college soccer with no limitations.
When my cancer returned during my third pregnancy, other doctors recommended termination. Dr. Helpman developed a treatment protocol that kept both me and my baby safe. My daughter was born healthy and I'm in remission.
As a refugee with no family in Israel, facing cancer alone was terrifying. Dr. Helpman became my medical family - arranging translators, housing, and even celebrating my recovery with me. She treated my whole person, not just my disease.
My rare cardiac metastasis required collaboration between oncology and cardiology. Dr. Helpman pioneered a combined approach that other centers said was impossible. I'm now five years cancer-free with normal heart function.
When traditional chemotherapy failed my rare gallbladder cancer, Dr. Helpman secured experimental treatment through international partnerships she cultivated. Her global network gave me access to cutting-edge care that saved my life.
As a chef, losing my sense of taste during treatment was devastating. Dr. Helpman worked with nutritionists to create flavor-focused meals that I could actually enjoy. Her holistic approach made the unbearable bearable.
