Patient Experience
My radiation treatments coincided with festival season. Dr. Nahid and his team decorated the treatment room, played traditional music, and even arranged for special meals. They heal with more than just medicine at Manipal Hospital.
Dr. Nahid detected a second primary cancer during routine follow-up for my lung cancer. His vigilance and insistence on additional scans caught it at stage 1. Most doctors would have missed it. I owe him my life twice over.
As an emergency case with severe bleeding from head and neck cancer, I was terrified. Dr. Nahid performed emergency palliative radiation that stopped the bleeding within hours. His calm competence during crisis was awe-inspiring.
For my mother's advanced ovarian cancer, Dr. Nahid designed a novel whole abdominal radiation protocol. He collaborated with surgeons across three time zones to coordinate care. His global perspective combined with local compassion is extraordinary.
A 28-year-old female software engineer from Bangalore, with no prior medical history, presented with a rare desmoid tumor in her abdominal wall. Dr. Goswami performed a complex resection with clear margins, followed by targeted therapy. She returned to work within 3 months with minimal lifestyle impact.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural village, with poorly managed type 2 diabetes, was diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer. Dr. Goswami coordinated with endocrinology for glycemic control before performing a subtotal gastrectomy. The patient experienced a slow but steady recovery over 6 months with family support.
An 8-year-old boy from an affluent family was referred with a recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma after initial treatment elsewhere. Dr. Goswami led a multidisciplinary team for a successful second surgery with intraoperative radiotherapy, achieving complete remission. The child is now cancer-free and back in school.
A 45-year-old construction worker with limited health literacy presented with locally advanced oral cancer. Dr. Goswami conducted extensive patient education in local dialect before performing composite resection with free flap reconstruction. The patient returned to light duties after 4 months with speech therapy support.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 24 weeks gestation was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Dr. Goswami coordinated with obstetricians to time the thyroidectomy during second trimester, minimizing fetal risk. Both mother and baby had excellent outcomes with no complications.
A 60-year-old fisherman from coastal Karnataka presented with neglected Marjolin's ulcer
A 17-year-old college athlete was diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the femur. Dr. Goswami performed limb-salvage surgery with custom prosthesis, followed by intensive physiotherapy. The patient returned to competitive swimming within 9 months.
A 38-year-old single mother working as a domestic helper presented with early breast cancer. Dr. Goswami performed breast-conserving surgery with sentinel node biopsy, arranged through hospital's charitable wing. She recovered quickly with minimal time off work.
A 55-year-old businessman with extensive travel history presented with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Dr. Goswami initiated immunotherapy first, followed by cytoreductive nephrectomy when tumors shrank. The patient achieved remarkable response with ongoing maintenance therapy.
An 80-year-old retired judge with multiple comorbidities declined surgery for colon cancer initially. After detailed discussions about quality of life, Dr. Goswami performed laparoscopic hemicolectomy with enhanced recovery protocol. The patient was walking same day and discharged in 72 hours.
A 42-year-old tribal woman from forest area presented with advanced cervical cancer. Dr. Goswami arranged transportation and accommodation for her family during radical hysterectomy and postoperative care. She completed treatment and returned to her village cancer-free.
A 29-year-old medical resident diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor sought Dr. Goswami for Whipple procedure. The complex surgery was successful, and the patient returned to medical practice after 6 months, now specializing in oncology.
A 65-year-old farmer with chronic tobacco use presented with locally advanced lung cancer. Dr. Goswami performed sleeve lobectomy preserving lung function, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. The patient quit tobacco and resumed farming activities gradually.
Dr. Nishana Paul provided exceptional care for my junior medical oncology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Manipal Hospital Rangapani. Dr. Nishana Paul explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Nishana Paul's expertise. Highly recommend for junior medical oncology treatment.