Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old retired archaeologist with a rare form of amyloidosis, I was told by multiple specialists that treatment options were exhausted. Dr. Toren developed a novel combination therapy using targeted immunoglobulins that reversed my organ involvement. Six months later, I'm leading excavation tours again.
Our 8-year-old daughter Eliana was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan anemia after years of unexplained fatigue. Dr. Toren's team created a personalized gene therapy approach that stimulated her bone marrow production. She just celebrated her first year without transfusions by joining her school's soccer team.
During a business trip to Israel, I (42M tech executive) developed sudden thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and was rushed to Sheba. Dr. Toren performed emergency plasmapheresis at 3 AM, then developed a long-term management plan using cutting-edge monoclonal antibodies that let me return to work within weeks.
My husband (68) with myelofibrosis had failed three treatments when we consulted Dr. Toren. He pioneered a modified stem cell transplant protocol using umbilical cord blood that other centers deemed too risky. Two years later, my husband tends his rose garden daily with energy he hasn't had in a decade.
As a 19-year-old ballet dancer diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, my career seemed over. Dr. Toren designed an immunosuppressive regimen that preserved my fertility while achieving remission. I'm now dancing professionally and recently performed my first full-length Swan Lake.
Our newborn twins both presented with neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia. Dr. Toren coordinated an international collaboration to source specialized platelet concentrates while developing a custom IVIG protocol. Both babies are now thriving toddlers with normal platelet counts.
I'm a 55-year-old fisherman with polycythemia vera that caused dangerous blood clots. Dr. Toren replaced my conventional medication with a targeted JAK2 inhibitor calibrated to my specific mutation. I've been complication-free for 18 months and still work my boat daily.
After developing graft-versus-host disease following a bone marrow transplant for my CLL, I was bedridden at 61. Dr. Toren's experimental mesenchymal stem cell infusions reversed the GVHD completely. I recently completed a 10K charity walk with my donor (my sister).
Our 16-year-old son with hemophilia B suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. Dr. Toren personally oversaw a 72-hour continuous factor IX infusion protocol that prevented bleeding complications without causing thrombosis. He made a full neurological recovery and is back in school.
As a 33-year-old researcher with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, I was participating in a clinical trial that failed. Dr. Toren developed a compassionate use protocol combining complement inhibitors with bone marrow stimulants that achieved complete hematological response. I've since published papers on the experience.
My 80-year-old mother with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia was too frail for conventional chemotherapy. Dr. Toren created a gentle but effective regimen using novel BTK inhibitors that she tolerates perfectly. She just celebrated her birthday with all her great-grandchildren.
During pregnancy, I developed catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome at 29 weeks. Dr. Toren coordinated a multidisciplinary team that performed plasma exchange while monitoring the fetus, delivering my healthy daughter at 34 weeks. Both of us are now on tailored anticoagulation regimens.
As a 25-year-old medical student with essential thrombocythemia, I was struggling with medication side effects during exams. Dr. Toren developed a precision dosing schedule using interferon that controls my counts without cognitive effects. I graduated top of my class and now specialize in hematology.
Our 6-year-old with sickle cell disease suffered frequent crises requiring hospitalization. Dr. Toren initiated a hydroxyurea protocol adjusted weekly based on pharmacokinetic modeling. He hasn't had a pain crisis in 14 months and just learned to ride a bicycle without fear of triggering symptoms.