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Nanavati Hospital Empowers Bangladeshi Patient's Cancer Journey

Discover the inspiring story of Shweta, a 48-year-old cancer warrior who found hope in India with the support of Clinicspots. From misdiagnosis to surgeries and chemotherapy, her journey embodies resilience and gratitude.

By Namita Prasad

4th July '23

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Overview

Name – Shweta

Gender - Female 

Age - 48 years

Country Origin - Bangladesh

Treatment – Cancer

Doctor - Dr. Muzammil Shaikh

Hospital – Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital

 

Introduction

This is the inspiring story of Shweta, a 49-year-old woman from Bangladesh who faced a challenging battle with cancer. She encountered hardships along the way but never lost hope. With the love and support of her family, she sought treatment in India, where she discovered a renewed sense of optimism and relief from pain. Let's dive into her remarkable journey.

You won't believe what the doctors discovered...keep reading to know more

Diagnosis

Shweta had surgery for her gallbladder in Bangladesh, but they found out she had cancer there. Unfortunately, they didn't remove her gallbladder, and the cancer spread. She also had problems with her breast, but nobody knew the cause. The doctors in Bangladesh thought it was just a stomach issue and gave her the wrong treatment for almost a year. Finally, Shweta decided to go to Dhaka for more tests.

Let me share the remarkable treatment plan they crafted...

Treatment Plan

After the tests in Dhaka, they confirmed that Shweta had cancer, and it had already spread. To get the best treatment, Shweta and her family chose to go to India. It was not easy because they had to figure out the costs, how long they would stay, and apply for a visa. It took almost a month to get the visa, but they didn't give up.

Shweta's health was getting worse, so her family wanted to admit her directly to a hospital in India. But before that, she had to take a COVID-19 test. Sadly, the test came back positive, and she couldn't be admitted. They had to stay in a hotel, and Shweta received some medicine. After three days, another test showed she was negative for COVID-19, and she was finally admitted to Karwa hospital for treatment.

And then, the incredible journey of recovery began...

Recovery

During the tests, they found that Shweta had cancer in her lungs and breasts, but her gallbladder was cancer-free. They canceled the gallbladder surgery and started chemotherapy instead. She had to undergo eight chemotherapy sessions over six months. 

Slowly, Shweta began feeling better and could do normal things again. Although her cancer was at stage 4 and couldn't be cured, the treatment aimed to control the disease and reduce her pain.

Even though Shweta knew she didn't have much time left, she found happiness in the last month of her treatment. She could stand straight, talk to her loved ones, and enjoy regular food. This made her feel grateful for the treatment that brought relief and allowed her to make the most of her remaining days.

Here's the powerful takeaway from Shweta's remarkable story...

Conclusion

Shweta's story shows how strong people can be when faced with tough times. Even though she was initially given the wrong diagnosis and had to wait a long time for treatment, she never lost hope. 

Despite the added challenges of COVID-19, with the help of her family and the care from doctors Sanjay Dudhat, Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan, and Dr. Muzammil Shaikh at Nanavati Hospital, Shweta's journey teaches us that finding cancer early and getting the right treatment is so important. It also reminds us how love and support from our loved ones can make a big difference in fighting cancer.

 

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Note: We respect our patient's privacy, so the name has been changed to maintain confidentiality.

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