A FEW WORDS ON SGCC&RI, THAKURPUKUR, FROM A CANCER PATIENT
“Life is certainly not a bed of roses”. This is universally accepted. Nevertheless, mentally it is not at all easy to accept gracefully when one is suddenly detected with malignancy. At this critical situation in a person’s life, the most needed place is a hospital that provides confidence, utmost care and comfort besides the required medical treatment – a hospital which is sensitive to the emotional, mental and physical condition of a cancer patient. In July 2014, when I was detected with a malignant tumor in the Recto-Sigmoid region, my husband and I immediately decided to get the medical treatment at Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre and Research Institute (SGCC&RI) at Thakurpukur, as we strongly felt, based on our available information that SGCC&RI would cater to all my needs in such a situation. SGCC&RI was founded by (Late) Dr. Saroj Gupta, a highly qualified and well known doctor (a Radiation Oncologist) who was a man of simplicity, great wisdom and vision.
It would not be an exaggeration to mention that from the very first day various tests prior to my admission to SGCC&RI, surgery, post-operative chemotherapy treatment and all the necessary follow-up tests were of a very high standard and extremely satisfactory. As a result, the doctors feel today, based on my medical test reports after the chemotherapy treatment, that my progress is quite satisfactory. Now I have gradually started walking ahead to my normal life with confidence.
It would be just proper and fair to share my experience during my entire stay and of the various tests done at SGCC&RI. The Cancer Centre occupies a vast area with greenery all around, water bodies with swans swimming and wading around, playground, amusement park and even a toy train – which may not be found in any other cancer hospital in India. I was allocated a beautiful cabin attached to a big balcony (quite close to an on-site Radha-Krishna Temple) from where I could enjoy the nature’s beauty, ambience and serenity, marking me feel as if I were staying in a resort. The diet served was quite satisfactory and very timely. The nurses were quite alert and treated me quite affectionately. The entire place is well maintained and clean. The Cancer Centre was found to be well equipped with the latest sophisticated diagnostic and treatment facilities with highly qualified and trained doctors, nurses and various staff members. Medical Management is of a very high standard and the smooth functioning of general administration is really noteworthy. The Nurses and the staff members of various departments my husband and I approached were found to be very helpful and co-operative.
Special mention needs to be made about the doctors who were directly involved and stood beside me during the surgery and my treatment in SGCC&RI. Dr. Samir Bhattacharyya, a well-reputed surgeon, I understand, did an excellent surgery of the tumor with utmost care from various angles. Dr. Rakesh Roy, Head of the Chemotherapy Department, was extremely supportive and caring; he took keen interest at every stage and gave valuable advice as and when required, even over the phone at my residence during the entire chemo treatment. Dr. Arnab Gupta, Director of SGCC&RI, a well known Surgical Oncologist – a soft spoken person with very pleasant personality was the pillar of my strength. He has been monitoring every action regularly from day one till date. He played a great role in my treatment and recovery, always providing me great care and support, specially during the post operative critical stages, constantly elevating my mental and emotional strength. On the eve of my discharge from the Cancer Centre Dr. Gupta even insisted that I should have a joy ride in the Toy Train. I was deeply touched by his approach towards a patient and I enjoyed the ride thoroughly.
Mrs. Krishnakali Das and Mrs. Piyali Chatterji, the two Secretaries of the Hon. Secretary and the Director of SGCCRI, were found to be two most efficient ladies. For any query and help, they always extended full co-operation and support with a smiling face, even when they were under immense work pressure. Their help in all respects will never be forgotten.
In the end, my husband and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the Doctors, Nurses, the two Secretaries, Staff of Chemotherapy and various Testing Departments and all other Staff members of SGCC&RI who played a role, directly or indirectly, in my treatment and recovery from the dreaded disease in this glorious Institution. We sincerely wish and pray that this Institution reaches higher and higher levels in all respects to serve humanity better and better – a dream always cherished by the founder (Late) Dr. Saroj Gupta.
MRS. NANDITA BHATACHARYA
Email: npbhat2525@gmail.com
Mobile: 9903822655
