Multiple Myeloma Treatment - Patient Testimonial
Patient Name
Sunita Tathe
Treatment for
Multiple Myeloma
Treated by
Dr Niket Kedar Mantri
Book ConsultationSpeciality
Oncology
Procedure
Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Hospital Location
Medicover Hospitals, Chh.Sambhajinagar
Patient Location
Domestic
About Sunita Tathe's Treatment
For several months, Sunita Tathe struggled with persistent back pain and increasing difficulty in mobility, symptoms that significantly affected her daily life. Seeking clarity and relief, she approached Medicover Hospitals in Chh. Sambhajinagar, where she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. A cancer diagnosis can be emotionally and physically overwhelming, but Sunita found reassurance through the structured care and expertise provided by Dr Niket Kedar Mantri, Consultant Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant and the oncology team.
Her treatment journey required intensive medical intervention and close monitoring over an extended hospital stay. With timely diagnosis, advanced therapy, and continuous support, Sunita's recovery highlights the critical role of specialized oncology care in managing complex blood cancers.
Patient Words
After enduring months of back pain, I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and referred to the specialized oncology team at Medicover Hospitals. Under Dr Niket Mantri's supervision, I underwent chemotherapy followed by a bone marrow transplant. Beyond the medical expertise, the compassion and encouragement from the doctors, nurses, and staff throughout my twenty-two-day recovery made a profound difference. I am deeply thankful for the care that helped me regain my strength and health.
What is Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell found in the bone marrow. These cells normally help fight infections by producing antibodies. In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells multiply uncontrollably, crowding out healthy blood-forming cells and producing harmful proteins that can damage bones, kidneys, and other organs.
Common symptoms include:
- Persistent bone pain, especially in the spine, ribs, or hips
- Fatigue and weakness due to anemia
- Frequent infections caused by weakened immunity
- Kidney dysfunction
- High calcium levels leading to nausea or confusion
Treatment focuses on controlling the disease, relieving symptoms, and improving quality of life. This typically involves chemotherapy and, in eligible patients, a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant to restore healthy blood cell production.
What Treatment did we provide to Sunita Tathe at Medicover?
At Medicover Hospitals, Sunita Tathe received comprehensive Multiple Myeloma treatment under the care of Dr Niket Kedar Mantri, an oncology specialist. Her treatment plan included chemotherapy followed by an autologous bone marrow transplant, a standard and effective approach for suitable patients with multiple myeloma.
The treatment process involved:
- Induction chemotherapy to reduce the burden of cancerous plasma cells
- Collection and preservation of Sunita's own healthy stem cells
- High-dose chemotherapy to eliminate remaining myeloma cells in the bone marrow
- Reinfusion of preserved stem cells to restore normal bone marrow function
This carefully planned and executed treatment resulted in a significant recovery, allowing Sunita Tathe to be discharged in stable condition and continue her journey toward long-term health and improved quality of life.
Dr Niket Kedar Mantri
MBBS, DNB, Fellowship in hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant