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As a 28-year-old software engineer diagnosed with a rare spinal tumor, I was terrified radiation would affect my mobility. Dr. Vangara's precision SBRT treatment not only eradicated the tumor but preserved full function—I'm back to marathon training with no side effects.
My 7-year-old daughter needed radiation for a recurrent brain tumor after failed chemotherapy. Dr. Vangara created a gentle, game-based approach using pediatric-specific protocols. She now calls him 'the doctor who fixed my dreams' and has been tumor-free for 18 months.
An emergency radiation case after my laryngeal cancer suddenly obstructed my airway. Dr. Vangara coordinated an urgent weekend treatment at Manipal that immediately reduced swelling. His quick action saved me from a tracheostomy and preserved my voice completely.
As a 65-year-old farmer with metastatic prostate cancer, I feared treatment would keep me from my land. Dr. Vangara's hypofractionated radiation required only 5 sessions with minimal fatigue. I harvested my crops during treatment and remain active 2 years later.
Watching my 80-year-old mother receive palliative radiation for bone metastases, I was amazed how Dr. Vangara balanced pain relief with quality of life. Her single treatment provided 6 months of comfortable mobility until her peaceful passing.
A rare case of orbital lymphoma threatened my vision at 42. Dr. Vangara designed custom shielding that protected my eye while targeting the tumor. Not only is the cancer gone, but my vision actually improved due to reduced pressure.
My teenage son's Hodgkin's lymphoma relapsed after chemotherapy. Dr. Vangara used involved-site radiation with such precision that he avoided heart and lung damage. My boy just graduated college with perfect pulmonary function tests.
As a professional musician with early glottis cancer, I needed voice-preserving treatment. Dr. Vangara's accelerated radiation protocol cleared the cancer while maintaining my vocal range. I returned to stage performances within 3 months.
Emergency radiation during pregnancy for my aggressive breast cancer seemed impossible. Dr. Vangara developed a shielded protocol that treated my cancer while monitoring the fetus. I delivered a healthy baby girl who just took her first steps.
My 55-year-old husband's pancreatic cancer was deemed inoperable. Dr. Vangara's stereotactic body radiation therapy shrank the tumor enough for successful surgery. He's now cancer-free and back to his construction business.
A rare dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on my scalp required complex radiation mapping. Dr. Vangara used advanced bolus techniques to ensure even dosage across the curved surface. The treatment healed with minimal hair loss and no recurrence.
My 10-year-old's nasopharyngeal carcinoma required delicate treatment near critical structures. Dr. Vangara used proton beam therapy coordination (arranged through Manipal's network) that spared his hearing and cognitive function completely.
As a COVID survivor with newly diagnosed lung cancer, I had compromised respiratory function. Dr. Vangara adapted my radiation schedule and dosimetry to account for lung vulnerability. I finished treatment with improved breathing capacity.
Palliative radiation for my father's metastatic melanoma provided unexpected results. The treatment not only controlled pain but triggered an immune response that cleared several distant lesions. He's now in unexpected remission at 78.
My wife's recurrent cervical cancer required re-irradiation after previous treatment elsewhere. Dr. Vangara's innovative brachytherapy technique achieved local control without exceeding tissue tolerance. She maintains excellent quality of life 3 years later.