Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old marine biologist, my rare abdominal sarcoma diagnosis felt like a death sentence until Dr. Rotenberg designed a revolutionary immunotherapy protocol combined with targeted radiation. She coordinated with researchers worldwide to create a personalized treatment that not only eradicated my cancer but preserved my fertility, allowing me to eventually start the family I'd feared I'd never have.
My 82-year-old father with advanced prostate cancer was turned away by three oncologists who said treatment was too risky. Dr. Rotenberg spent hours reviewing his complex medical history and devised a gentle hormonal therapy approach that gave him three quality years with his grandchildren, time we thought we'd never get.
When my 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with retinoblastoma during a routine eye exam, Dr. Rotenberg's team performed a groundbreaking laser ablation procedure that saved her vision completely. She made each hospital visit an adventure with magic tricks and stories, transforming terrifying treatments into something my daughter actually looked forward to.
As an Olympic athlete diagnosed with osteosarcoma in my femur, I was devastated at the prospect of amputation. Dr. Rotenberg pioneered a limb-sparing surgery using a custom 3D-printed titanium implant that not only removed the cancer but allowed me to return to competitive skiing within 18 months.
Our family will never forget how Dr. Rotenberg personally came to the ICU at 2 AM when my wife's leukemia treatment caused unexpected complications. She stayed for 36 hours straight, coordinating with specialists across departments until the crisis was resolved. Her dedication went far beyond medical duty.
After being misdiagnosed for years with chronic fatigue, Dr. Rotenberg identified my rare T-cell lymphoma through an innovative genetic sequencing approach. Her targeted therapy protocol had me in remission within months, finally ending a decade of unexplained suffering and medical frustration.
As a Holocaust survivor with complex trauma triggers, hospital environments were terrifying for me. Dr. Rotenberg transformed my chemotherapy experience by creating a calm, Yiddish-speaking environment and incorporating music therapy that made treatment tolerable despite my psychological barriers.
When my twin teenagers were both diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma within months of each other, Dr. Rotenberg developed coordinated but individualized treatment plans that considered their unique psychological needs as siblings going through cancer simultaneously while maintaining their distinct identities.
As a professional musician with throat cancer, I faced losing my voice forever. Dr. Rotenberg's precision proton therapy targeted the tumor while sparing my vocal cords completely. I returned to performing six months later with no detectable impact on my singing range or quality.
Dr. Rotenberg detected my pancreatic cancer early through a innovative screening protocol she developed for high-risk patients. Her minimally invasive robotic surgery and adjuvant treatment prevented what would have been a fatal diagnosis, I was back teaching my university classes within weeks.
When my husband's glioblastoma recurred aggressively, Dr. Rotenberg secured him a spot in an experimental CAR-T cell trial she helped design. The treatment added two years to his life, precious time we used to travel and create memories with our children that will last forever.
As a ******* patient, I'd faced medical discrimination before, but Dr. Rotenberg provided the most respectful, comprehensive care during my breast cancer treatment. She coordinated with my endocrinologist to ensure my hormone therapy and cancer treatment worked in harmony while affirming my identity throughout.
My mother's metastatic breast cancer had spread to her bones when we met Dr. Rotenberg. Instead of giving up, she created a combination treatment that included radiofrequency ablation and novel bisphosphonate therapy that restored my mother's mobility and reduced her pain by 80% within weeks.
As a rural farmer with limited access to specialists, Dr. Rotenberg's telemedicine program allowed me to receive world-class care for my colon cancer without leaving my community. Her team coordinated with local providers for treatments and check-ups, demonstrating how technology can bridge healthcare gaps.