Patient testimonials

My name is Polifronescu Alexandrina Corina (Alina), I live in Mangalia, Constanța county, and I have been successfully operated three times by Dr. Nicolae Bacalbașa. I have been an obese oncology patient for 7 years.

The first major surgical intervention was on December 23, 2016, and it went exceptionally well, considering I was in an extremely critical condition, obese, with a severe diagnosis of malignant ovarian tumor and ascites. Dr. Bacalbașa Nicolae was the only doctor who agreed to operate me, and thanks to him, I am alive today.

Two more interventions followed in December 2022 and May 2023 when tumor formations, nodules on the peritoneum with necrotic centers, and deep subcutaneous nodular lesions were successfully removed with a favorable postoperative outcome.

Thanks to Dr. Nicolae Bacalbașa, I continue to live and enjoy life. It was the most pleasant experience of my life. I didn't ask many questions because I didn't understand much, and it's not good to rely on Dr. Google because each case has its own solution, and each patient has their own treatment plan made by the doctor. I told Dr. Bacalbașa to do what he considered best for me, without any doubt that something might go wrong, and I didn't ask for further explanations because everything went very well.

I recommend to all those who have surgical problems like mine and others as well, to confidently turn to Dr. Nicolae Bacalbașa, and everything will be fine in their lives, just as it is in mine now. He is a great man and a great doctor; listen to his advice as he has the solution for each case.

I am sincerely grateful to Dr. Nicolae Bacalbașa and his medical team!

My name is Maria Lecușanu, I am from Bacău, and I have four children. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and I opted for a total hysterectomy because there was a risk of metastases to one of the reproductive organs. The surgery was performed on March 31, 2017, six and a half years ago.

There were no complications, but as it was a quite complicated operation, I left the hospital with a drainage tube because they found metastases in the lymphatic chain, and I had a lot of fluid flowing through the drain! I spent 30 days with that tube, changing the bag periodically, and during the day, I emptied it several times! Dr. Bacalbașa told me to call him at any time if anything happened. One evening, late at night, a lot of fluid drained into the bag, and I got scared because it should have decreased considerably. I was waiting for a response from Dr. Bacalbașa the next day, but he called me immediately, even though it was 11:00 PM, and he was there for me, telling me what to do.

It was a unique experience because Dr. Bacalbașa came to talk to me before the surgery, he was present for any questions I had, and he promptly responded to my fears! I highly appreciate the professionalism he demonstrated.

Dr. Bacalbașa gave me hope, he told me that everything in life has a solution and we do our best to win. He showed both great professionalism and a great soul.

My name is Rodica Maria Iordache, and I live in the city of Buzău. In 2019, following some tests, I was advised by the doctor and my family to have a Pap test. The result suggested a biopsy. With the help of my daughter, who is a doctor, I went to Bucharest to see Dr. Nicolae Bacalbașa at Cantacuzino Hospital. Dr. Bacalbașa performed the biopsy, and the result was stage IIB uterine cancer. I opted for a total hysterectomy after undergoing radiation therapy.

Dr. Bacalbașa recommended that I get in touch with a radiation oncologist for the treatment before the surgery. At the radiation oncologist's suggestion, I underwent 25 sessions of radiation therapy, 4 sessions of chemotherapy, and 2 sessions of brachytherapy. Three weeks after completing the treatment, I had an MRI, and the result was very good - there was no tumor. Dr. Bacalbașa scheduled my surgery for January 23, 2020. The surgical intervention went very well, and I felt great after the procedure. I was discharged after 4 days, and there were no complications whatsoever.

It has been 3 and a half years since the surgery. I followed Dr. Bacalbașa's instructions diligently, and after the stitches were removed, I quickly got in touch with the oncologist. I had regular check-ups as advised by the oncologist. Last year, during my check-up with Dr. Bacalbașa, he suggested a biopsy for safety, which I did, and the result was good. Last month, the latest CT scan (head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis) showed very good results, and now I have check-ups once a year.

When you receive such a diagnosis, life changes. I was still active in September 2019 when I found out about the diagnosis, but I went on medical leave for a year and a half. After that, I opted for early retirement as I was only one year away from reaching the retirement age limit. I considered stress to be a risk factor, so I decided to stop working.

Regarding Dr. Bacalbașa, I can say that he is a true professional, a calm, empathetic person who promptly resolves the surgery as urgently as possible so as not to waste precious time in such cases. My recommendation for other patients is to have full confidence in everything Dr. Bacalbașa decides, and the result will be very good.

I never doubted for a moment that it wouldn't be okay; Dr. Bacalbașa gave me the courage I needed, telling me that everything would be fine, and it was. I can only thank him and wish him good health and continued success in the noble work he practices with great dedication for patients.