4 years ago
I cannot say enough about CBCC and Dr. Ravi Patel....
I cannot say enough about CBCC and Dr. Ravi Patel. The treatment and the care there were phenomenal . When I started this journey, I ventured to Los Angeles, San Diego and other local options. In the end, I went with Dr. Patel. I thank God every day for this man and the way he handled my care. He has always made me feel as if I am his only patient.
My husband of 31 years unexpectedly passed 3 months prior to my cancer being discovered. My mother-in-law, who lived with us, died unexpectedly 2 months prior due to hospital error. We were also in the middle of planning our son's wedding. To say that I was in a fog is to put it mildly. All I could do, with the help of my family and friends, was to put one foot in front of the other, often unwillingly.
On my first visit to see Dr. Patel, he asked me about me personally, my life, my family, my faith, my work. The cancer was secondary. Everything that was discussed about the cancer was so second to the life I had just lost. Dr Patel reminded me of the life that I still had. He took me by the hand and said, ' I want you to walk out of this door. Finish planning your son's wedding. Enjoy your daughter, your family your friends. Enjoy your memories of your husband...... but leave your cancer here. Walk out of this door and let me carry this for you. I will take care of this part of your life."
From that day forward, that is exactly what I did. I left all of my faith in his caring hands, and of course God's. It has been a long journey, but with him as my lead, I don't look back. I am confident, regardless of what comes my way, whatever CAN be done, he will do his best. Whatever God has planned for me, He has given me the best tools for the journey.
Thank you Dr. Patel, not just from myself, but now you have given me the gift of continuing to be around to see both of my children married, to wonderful people, and the amazing gift of 5 beautiful grandchildren. I am forever grateful to you and your team.