Real World RCC Stories
Cancer Survivors benefited By Rasayana Therapy
Breast Cancer
I know Dr. Bendale since the last 12 years. In Jun 2012 my mother in law was diagnosed with breast cancer. Without delay I rushed to Rasayu Cancer Clinic to seek his opinion. My mother in law was ready to take any treatment except chemotherapy since she had seen a few close relatives who had undergone chemotherapy. She expressed her reluctance on her very first visit to Dr. Bendale. Going through all the reports, he recommended immediate surgery. With due respect to her wishes, he did not compel her to have chemotherapy.
As per his advice she underwent surgery. We also started Rasayana therapy immediately after surgery. Her recovery was satisfactory. Surgery was uneventful but the cancer had progressed to local lymph nodes. Oncologist advised radiation therapy and Hormonal treatment thereafter. We knew about the risk of recurrence because of nodal spread. But respecting her decision was very important for us. It was indeed, a challenge for Dr. Bendale to manage active disease as well as prevent spread to other parts of the body. She regularly held follow-up at Rasayu Cancer Clinic. She followed all instructions and had taken medicines religiously. Her PET CT scan (June-2015) has shown no tumor or nodes anywhere in the body. For next 7 years she was leading a normal life. She and her husband visited relatives and places which they had planned earlier. Both of them were happy.
In June 2019, we noticed that cancer had spread in to bones. She breathed her last in Jan 2020. But we are very happy that she had led her life on her own terms. She was able to perform all her activities till the end except for last 15 days. She survived well even when she had chosen not to undergo chemotherapy. We are happy that she had not only avoided side effects of chemotherapy but also showed improved survival. For cancer patients, life without suffering is by far, more important than length of survival. Rasayana therapy has capability to provide both. Proper guidance from experts like Dr.Bendale in cancer, can give your loved ones, a comprehensive direction to strike this balance.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Bendale for respecting her decision and giving valuable guidance through those last years.
Triple-negative Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (Breast Cancer)
Recently, I have celebrated the 4th Ganapati festival with my family. I offered self-made Modak and laddus to my Bappa. This is just because of Rasayana therapy. I was diagnosed with cancer of Right breast with metastasis in bones (Jun 2016)- Stage IV Initial symptoms- Noted a palpable lump in Right breast, pain in Right hip joint and thigh in Jun 2016 Investigated Lump of size 3.2 x 3.2 cm. Cancer had spread to bones of the pelvic girdle and 10th rib. The lump was removed. The biopsy was suggestive of Triple-negative Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. I had heard from my oncologist that except chemotherapy there is no other significant treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. So as per his advice chemotherapy was started.
After 3 cycles, I developed vomiting, pain in the abdomen, urinary tract infection. Because of the above side effects, chemotherapy was stopped in last week of July 2016. I was unable to complete only hope in my type of cancer. I could remember, it was the Ganpati festival and I was completely bedridden. First time in my life I was not able to make home-made Modak and Laddus (Holy offerings) for my Bappa. I was afraid that I might not see the Ganapati festival next year. My daughter insisted me to visit Rasayu Cancer Clinic. But I was not in a position to visit the clinic in person. Therefore, I requested doctors at RCC for a home visit. Dr. Anand visited me at home. After discussing with Dr. Bendale personalised Rasayana therapy was started in Sep 2016.
My main concerns were persisting side effects of chemotherapy like nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen, urinary tract infection, and other complaints like loss of appetite, a lot of weakness, unbearable pain in the right side of the chest. My nausea, the vomiting started decreasing within one week of treatment, and simultaneously appetite started to increase. My first 4 follow-ups were at my home. But within 2 months of Rasayana therapy, my energy levels increased. I made my personal visit to Rasayu Cancer Clinic in Nov 2016. Since then I am on Rasayana therapy alone. Today I am fully active. I am enjoying home parties with my grandchildren. I love to make pizza for them.
As a part of the Rasayu Cancer Clinic’s protocol, they tested my blood bimonthly and PET CT scan half-yearly. PET scan of March 2017 suggested complete regression of cancer lesions in the body. My last PET CT scan was done in Mar 2019 and was completely normal. Besides, medicines are easy to have, within the comfort of my home and without any side effects even after having them for the last 4 years and in spite of my old age. My blood counts are also normal. It was only due to Rasayu that I have come this far and am celebrating all festivals with my family and living a cancer-free life.
May Bappa bless Dr. Bendale and his team for their noble work.
