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As a 28-year-old software engineer diagnosed with spinal ependymoma, I feared radiation would end my career. Dr. Naidu's precision SBRT treatment preserved my mobility completely. Six months later, I'm back coding full-time with no neurological deficits - a miracle made possible by his expertise.
My 8-year-old daughter's recurrent medulloblastoma left us desperate after failed chemotherapy. Dr. Naidu's proton therapy approach at Manipal was our last hope. Not only did he save her life, but he made each session a game with stickers and stories. Today she's cancer-free and back in school.
At 72 with inoperable lung cancer, I expected the worst. Dr. Naidu's gentle manner and hypofractionated radiation changed everything. The treatment was completed in just 5 sessions with minimal discomfort. I'm now gardening again and celebrating my 50th wedding anniversary cancer-free.
Our family witnessed Dr. Naidu perform emergency palliative radiation on our father for metastatic spinal cord compression. Within hours, his paralysis began reversing. The compassionate care during this crisis showed us medicine's true healing power beyond just technology.
As a 45-year-old teacher with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, I was terrified of facial disfigurement. Dr. Naidu's IMRT technique targeted the tumor while sparing my salivary glands and appearance. I returned to teaching with my confidence intact and renewed appreciation for life.
My husband's glioblastoma diagnosis devastated us. Dr. Naidu combined radiation with innovative tumor-treating fields. The personalized approach gave us 3 precious years together we never thought possible, allowing him to meet our first grandchild.
At 19 with Hodgkin's lymphoma, I worried radiation would affect fertility. Dr. Naidu used advanced shielding techniques and coordinated with fertility specialists before treatment. Now cured and recently married, we're expecting our first child next spring.
Dr. Naidu treated my rare orbital lymphoma with such precision that I maintained perfect vision throughout radiation. The custom-made mask and daily verification ensured millimeter accuracy. As a photographer, saving my eyesight meant saving my livelihood.
When my mother's pancreatic cancer became too painful, Dr. Naidu provided emergency radiation for pain control. Her transformation from agony to comfort within days was remarkable. His team's palliative care expertise gave us quality time we desperately needed.
As a fisherman exposed to years of sun, my cheek carcinoma required complex radiation. Dr. Naidu's electron therapy preserved facial function while eliminating cancer. I'm back on my boat with only a small patch as reminder of the battle won.
My 12-year-old's rhabdomyosarcoma required radiation near growing bones. Dr. Naidu's proton therapy minimized growth disruption while curing the cancer. Two years later, his baseball pitching arm shows no signs of treatment impact.
After breast conservation surgery, Dr. Naidu's accelerated partial breast irradiation completed my treatment in just 5 days instead of weeks. As a single mother running a business, this efficiency was life-changing without compromising outcomes.
Dr. Naidu treated my metastatic prostate cancer with sophisticated SBRT that targeted lesions precisely. The treatment was so accurate I experienced virtually no side effects while achieving excellent PSA control. Still playing golf at 68 thanks to his expertise.
When traditional radiation failed my salivary gland cancer, Dr. Naidu proposed neutron therapy. His willingness to explore unconventional options saved my life when others had given up. Today I'm cancer-free and advocating for advanced radiation technologies.
My wife's cervical cancer recurrence seemed hopeless until Dr. Naidu proposed brachytherapy with personalized dosing. His meticulous planning and compassionate care during this delicate treatment gave us hope when we had none. She's now celebrating 2 years NED.