23 Apr, 2025
23 Apr, 2025
Patient Story of Prostate Cancer Winner, Elly Arudo from Kenya
A diagnosis of stage 4 cancer can be devastating—both for patients and their families. Many lose hope and even start saying goodbye to their loved ones. However, this need not always be the case.
The field of cancer medicine has advanced significantly in recent times, and today, we can even treat stage 4 cancers and improve the survival rates and the quality of life for patients. In some cases, patients with stage 4 cancer even become cancer-free and lead a normal and fulfilling life. Elly Arudo is one such cancer winner who fought stage 4 prostate cancer and emerged cancer-free after years of treatment and follow-up, and today has an inspiring prostate cancer story for you.
Read this patient story till the end to find out what Elly Arudo did right to successfully beat stage 4 cancer and reclaim his life.
In 2018, Elly Arudo from Kenya received a life-altering diagnosis—he had stage 4 prostate cancer.
'Despite being shaken by this news, Elly and his caretaker, Caroline Arudo, knew he needed to find the right specialist for his treatment. Through a quick internet search, he learned about one of HCG’s branches in Kenya, HCG CCK Cancer Centre, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya.
He decided to receive treatment there and underwent a detailed diagnosis, which revealed that his cancer had spread to his abdomen. The doctors in Nairobi told him that he needed specialized treatment to manage his condition and referred him to the HCG Cancer Centre in Bengaluru, India. Determined to conquer the disease, he flew to Bengaluru for comprehensive treatment and support at HCG’s flagship center.
Ready to know more about Elly Arudo’s prostate cancer experience? Keep reading.
Across the world, HCG is known for its comprehensive, personalized, and patient-centric approach to cancer care. It is also one of the early adopters of modern technologies and treatment approaches to treat different types of cancer. In the last 35+ years, HCG has played an instrumental role in several cancer patient stories and transformed lives for them.
Traveling to India for his treatment involved several formalities, and the international patient care (IPC) team at HCG stood by Elly throughout every step and provided steady support. The care officers from the IPC team assisted Elly and his caretaker with medical visas, accommodation recommendations, doctor appointments, and other arrangements, ensuring a seamless and stress-free treatment experience for him.
Upon arriving at HCG, Elly was welcomed by a compassionate team of specialists, who reviewed his medical records to devise a personalized treatment plan for his condition.
Our uro-oncologists made it a priority to transform the prostate cancer experience for Elly and make it an empowering journey for him.
Upon carefully evaluating Elly’s reports, the doctors decided that Elly needed CyberKnife treatment, which is a radiotherapy approach that precisely treats cancer in not more than 5 sessions. Elly and Caroline were relieved, as there were no significant side effects to this treatment or the need for lengthy hospitalization. Elly could travel back to his country on the last day of his treatment.
HCG's commitment to Elly's well-being extended far beyond the initial treatment. Elly was advised to return for follow-up check-ups every six months to monitor his progress and ensure there was no recurrence of the disease. Over the past four years, Elly diligently returned to HCG for these follow-ups, each time receiving positive news about his health.
Elly’s prostate cancer journey emphasizes many things, mainly the importance of the appropriate treatment, choosing the right treatment setting, and having a strong support system. Caroline stood by him, providing constant support and encouragement.
Additionally, the compassionate care from his care team and the entire HCG team provided Elly with hope and reassurance throughout his prostate cancer experience.
In the latest follow-up, Elly received fantastic news—his cancer is completely gone, and there is no cause for concern. Elly is now living life to the fullest, just as he did before the diagnosis.
Today, he is the face of one of HCG’s successful cancer patient stories.
CyberKnife is a new-age treatment approach to destroying cancer cells in various parts of the body. The features of real-time imaging and precise targeting of high-dose radiation and its ability to limit damage to surrounding healthy tissues make it one of the best treatment approaches available for cancer management.
The key advantages of CyberKnife for early-stage and advanced-stage cancer patients include good cancer control, fewer treatment-related complications, reduced risk of pain and discomfort, rapid relief from symptoms, and a shorter to almost zero hospital stay.
At HCG, we treat hundreds of patients like Elly Arudo every month with CyberKnife treatment and help them see cancer differently.
Elly Arudo's journey is a powerful testament to HCG's relentless dedication to its patients. At every step of the way, HCG was by his side to ensure that nothing came between Elly and the treatment he deserved.
By overcoming barriers and providing comprehensive care, HCG helped Elly conquer stage 4 prostate cancer and regain his health. This prostate cancer story underscores the importance of holistic care and the extraordinary efforts made by HCG to ensure the well-being of patients from around the world.
