At Quenet Torrent, our patients represent our best endorsement. Explore authentic testimonials from people who have transformed their quality of life through personalized oncological treatments. Each story shows results that reflect our excellence in oncological surgery.
VIEW TESTIMONIALSEvery patient who comes to Quenet-Torrent Institute brings a unique story. Some arrived with diagnoses that others considered terminal. Others were seeking a second opinion after being told there were no options. All of them found in our team the hope and treatment they needed.
The cases we share here are real testimonials from people who have given their consent to tell their story. Their goal is to offer hope to those going through similar situations and show what is possible when experience, cutting-edge technology, and a truly patient-centered approach are combined.
Meet the stories of those who have trusted us for their oncological treatment.
Debra, a 66-year-old English woman, was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (peritoneal carcinomatosis of appendiceal origin), unresectable from the outset. The team planned a two-stage surgical strategy, with two HIPEC surgeries two months apart. Thanks to Dr. Quenet and Dr. Torrent, her story took a complete turn towards recovery.
The specialists: Dr. François Quenet and Dr. Juan José Torrent
Mrs. Rosario, 73, was diagnosed with advanced gynaecological cancer in the form of peritoneal carcinomatosis. Through a combination of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and highly complex oncological surgery, the team successfully treated her disease with excellent survival and quality of life. She remains in routine follow-up with favourable check-ups.
The specialists: Dr. François Quenet and Dr. Juan José Torrent
Laura was diagnosed with a recurrence of a rare abdominal tumour. Her treatment consisted of a complex cytoreduction combined with HIPEC during the same operation, followed by systemic chemotherapy. Almost 2 years later, she is completely free of disease and continues with her routine follow-up.
The specialists: Dr. François Quenet and Dr. Juan José Torrent
Yolanda has been living with abdominal cancer for 6 years. She has required multiple specialised oncological operations that, together with ongoing medical treatment, have made it possible to control the disease as a chronic condition. Thanks to the multidisciplinary approach, she keeps an excellent quality of life.
The specialists: Dr. François Quenet and Dr. Juan José Torrent
Santiago was diagnosed with very extensive peritoneal carcinomatosis and considered inoperable at his hospital; he was only offered chemotherapy. He lost more than 20 kg. After an assessment by Dr. Quenet and Dr. Torrent, he underwent a complete cytoreduction with HIPEC. Today his is a story of hope against all odds.
The specialists: Dr. François Quenet and Dr. Juan José Torrent
Felipe was mistakenly diagnosed with colon cancer with peritoneal metastases and a terminal prognosis. His son Luis sought a second opinion and the diagnosis was different: pseudomyxoma peritonei, treatable with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. Today he is stronger than ever.
The specialists: Dr. Juan José Torrent and Dr. François Quenet
Eva was diagnosed with high-grade ovarian cancer with peritoneal metastases. With a strategy of chemotherapy before and after surgery, cytoreduction and HIPEC by a team of three surgeons, she is well today with no sequelae.
The specialists: Dr. Juan José Torrent and Dr. François Quenet
Montse has faced high-grade serous carcinoma at stage III with peritoneal carcinomatosis for years. With cytoreductive surgery, HIPEC, chemotherapy and, currently, targeted therapy, she leads a normal life. A testimony of determination and support.
The specialists: Dr. Juan José Torrent and Dr. François Quenet
Isabel presented with cervical cancer that recurred and progressed to peritoneal carcinomatosis. Her son Vicenç describes an honest multimodal approach (chemotherapy, immunotherapy and PIPAC) focused on controlling the disease with quality of life.
The specialist: Dr. Juan José Torrent
What looked like appendicitis turned out to be an appendiceal tumour spread to the peritoneum. A second opinion and cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC allowed Francesc to return to his normal life within a week, with annual follow-up.
The specialists: Dr. Juan José Torrent and Dr. François Quenet
Rebeca shares her first-hand experience as a patient of the Quenet Torrent Institute team, a testimony of trust and support throughout her entire oncological treatment journey.
The specialists: Dr. Juan José Torrent and Dr. François Quenet
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We want patients and their families to know that there are options even when others have said there aren't.
These testimonials show real results, without exaggerations or impossible promises, so that each person can make informed decisions.
Every patient who shares their story does so voluntarily, and it is our way of honoring their courage and generosity.
Our experience and results speak for themselves. These cases are the best proof of our commitment to excellence.
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