Ill Effects of Chemo

Was happy that chemo was going on well and that I did not have any of the side effects which were expected, in fact I was put on a higher dose in view of this. 2 cycles and change in place from hot humid chennai to cold bangalore and lo things turn for the worse. First I start getting diarrhoea and then rash severe enough to affect my body and face and now numbness and tingling.
Well I am just getting the feel of chemo suppose...hope things dont turn down for the worse....

Joined Duty

It was a very good feeling to be back to work after about two months.
Also I wish to take this oppurtunity to thank my patients who waited for me and were not willing to meet others both for consultation and for surgery.
I believe that this is the greatest compliment any doctor could wish for.
Also I thank my well wishers and patients who have been praying for my speedy recovery.
It was fun to sit in the office, was a bot apprenhensive as to how it would go, but things went on smoothly and was pleasantly surprised to see a good number on the first day.

Me and My Cancer

Well its been almost two months since I was diagnosed with colon cancer and after surgery. Undergoing chemo. Just like others I too went to the net and the forum to get personal experience (Sad that such forums are not active in India), was initially very apprehensive after going through the forums, but chemo was not bad as expected.
Also had to live with a urinary catheter for almost two months, this limited my mobility and also caused lots of pain, man I feel sorry for those with catheters.
Next is my colostomy which I am hoping would be a temporary one though I have been warned that it might be permanent in view of radiation. Though it was limiting my and my family's lifestyle, I started wearing it such a way that I am able to clean it myself and also started noticing when it is very active and making sure I am at home during those times.
One problem which I am trying o find a solution is tucking my shirts so that I can go to work dressed smartly!
The one good thing in all these is that I am able to accept things in life an also have become a changed man in every aspect of life.
Also it has taught me the values of family, pain suffered by patients and also their apprehensions.

Back to Bangalore

After a grueling two months of surgery, recovery and chemo, it is nice to be back with the kids. Realized how important it is for the parents to be with their kids. What a change in the kids behavior, thank God I can continue my treatment here at Bangalore.

Looking forward to my kids

The last few weeks have been hell going through the treatment and the sufferings, at last a respite a visit from my kids for the weekend to cheer my spirits and make me forget about my sufferings.
Looking eagerly for their presence.

OUT OF WORK

I suffered a very major health setback and would not be available for consultations for about 3-6 months.

Bad Experience at Sweet Chariot

I had recently ordered a cake for my sons birthday from Sweet Chariot franchisee near Arekerre Mico Layout.
On the day of delivery it was an extremely bad experience. Firstly they did not have any icing for the wordings, even though he was aware that it was a birthday cake!!!!.
Secondly he tried doing a very shabby job of using chocolate ice cream over a chocolate cake!!!
Finally he did not even have a packaging material for the cake!!!!.
It was an extremely bad experience and I will never ever recommend anyone to that store again.

International Patient Testimonial

Dear Dr Kumaresh, Thank you for conducting the procedure adenotonsillectomy on my five year old son. My son remembers you daily in his prayers.

I guess every mother wants her child to be treated in the best of best hands and hospital. Though our stay in hospital was very short but it was a memorable one with highest quality of care and standard.

My son had been suffering from recurrent tonsillitis since past two and half years and each time taking a course of antibiotics at least four to five times in a year. Besides that he had difficulty in breathing at sleep and his snoring always was a real concern for us. We decided to undertake the procedure in India and decided to consult Dr Kumaresh who came with high recommendation. There is no snoring or throat pain now -a- days. Thank you once again. Celine George Dublin, Ireland

Is this really Spam?

Recently I received this mail; I checked and found in some sites that this is not true. I called my Bank Manager and she said that this is true and that it also came in newspapers stating that this is true. Anyways since the bank approves, I am posting it here:
Read carefully : WHEN A THIEF FORCES YOU TO TAKE MONEY FROM THE ATM, DO NOT ARGUE OR RESIST, YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW WHAT HE OR SHE MIGHT DO TO YOU. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IS TO PUNCH YOUR PIN IN THE REVERSE, I.E IF YOUR PIN IS 1254, YOU PUNCH 4521. THE MOMENT YOU PUNCH IN THE REVERSE, THE MONEY WILL STUCK INTO THE MACHINE HALF WAY OUT AND IT WILL ALERT THE POLICE WITHOUT THE NOTICE OF THE THIEF. EVERY ATM HAS IT; IT IS SPECIALLY MADE TO SIGNIFY DANGER AND HELP. NOT EVERYONE IS AWARE OF THIS.

VERY BIG FEATHER IN MY CAP

CHAIRMAN, APOLLO GROUP APPRECIATES MY WORK

Dear Dr. Kumaresh,
I was so pleased to read the response of your UK patient Mr. XXXXXX after undergoing treatment by you recently. My heartiest congratulations to you on the phenomenal work you are doing and the heartening feedback from your patients!

The professional approach, excellent infrastructure and caring attitude give such a positive impression to patients both within and outside the country. This is the hallmark of the Apollo way and I am pleased that it is being showcased so well!

My best wishes to you to continue the brilliant work and may you excel in the years ahead!
With warmest personal wishes,

Dr. Prathap C. Reddy
Chairman

Apollo Group of Hospitals

21, Greams Lane (Off Greams Road)
Chennai 600 006
India
Website: www.apollohospitals.com

OUT OF ACTION

I am admitted in hospital and will not be attending work for the next 15 days. I Thank my well wishers who have been calling on me.

When will our Banks Learn!

STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD -- 08 MAR 2009 TO 07 JUN 2009
This is the subject of a mail I received with full account details of the person including all the required details!!!
It has also mentioned his work place!!!
In this era where money is being lost, the banks continue to do these nonsense exposing us to vulnerability.
I closed my ICICI acoount only for the same reason, since the statements were going to a different address inspite of repeated requests!!!
Hope this is not sent to someone for whom it is easy money.

May Newsletter

May Newsletter is uploaded at:

http://www.drkumaresh.com/newsletter.html

Another Feather in the Cap

A Real Good One

I am herewith enclosing a poem by an IT professional. Though it is in Tamil, I am sure you will be able to decipher it.
Though the professional tries to justify I believe they are reaping what they sowed.
This is my personal opinion, if it has hurt anyone's feelings I am sorry about it.