Category: Patient

Six months prior, Raja was experiencing severe pain in his chest; concerned about this development his family took him to a Government Hospital in Murshidabad. Here, he got a blood test and X-ray done, post going through his report the Doctor informed that, there was liquid secretion in his left lung which needed to be removed. He underwent a minor surgery to extract the water from his left lung, however, there was a concern regarding the color (Red) of the fluid that was removed. Upon inspection, the Doctor then suspected that he might have a tumor in his lung.

The family were the referred to a Government Hospital in Kolkata, here he underwent certain Blood tests, X-ray, a CT-scan and a PET-CT-scan. After receiving the results, it was confirmed that Raja was suffering from Lung cancer. They were further referred to visit a Hospital in Bengaluru.

In the month of August, they first visited Ambedkar Hospital, Bengaluru; where he underwent a biopsy. They were then referred to HCG Hospital, Malleshwaram; where he began his chemotherapy treatment. Raja has currently finished 4-cycles of chemotherapy and has a pending 10-cycles of chemotherapy left. If required a post-treatment surgery will also be needed.

In June 2021, Akash started having several episodes of vomiting and his stomach had swollen up. His parents took him to a private hospital in Jaldege, Jharkhand, where he underwent a blood-test and X-ray. Post-report analysis revealed that he was suffering from ‘Wilms Tumor’. Akash, was put under observation and was prepared to undergo a tumor removal surgery. Once the surgery was completed, the family were asked to approach HCG Hospital, Ranchi.

At HCG Hospital, the family consulted with Dr. Aftab Alam Ansari, who after observing Akash’s condition and studying his reports suggested that he undergo radiation and continue with chemotherapy.

Akash, is undergoing radiation and the number of chemotherapy cycles will be decided upon, post receiving his radiation report.

Three months ago, Ejas’s family noticed that there was persistant lump that was growing on the left side of his neck. Concerned about this development, they took him to a hospital in Raichur, where he underwent a blood-test and a scan. Post his diagnosis, the doctor referred the family to HCG Hospital, Bengaluru. Towards the end of June, the family consulted with Dr. Sachin at HCG Hospital. After going through his previous-report, he will put into chemotherapy under Dr. Mohammed Naseer. Once he has completed 6-cycles of chemotherapy, he will then undergo BMT under Dr. Sachin Jadav.

So far, he has completed 3-cycles of chemotherapy and has a remaining 3-cycles left to go.

In May 2021, Kishan was not feeling well and had developed a cough. After going for a check-up to a general physician and getting a few tests done, the Doctor mentioned that everything was normal. A week later, he was experiencing difficulty in sleeping, his concerned parents then took him to a doctor. At Medall Clumax, Bengaluru he underwent an X-Ray and the report showed that water had accumulated in his lungs. He had the water removed from his lungs and was then referred to Rainbow Hospital, Bannerghatta. Upon seeing his swollen body, he underwent a CT-Scan, Blood test and Biopsy. After going through his reports, Kishan was diagnosed with Acute-Lymphoblastic-Leukemia (ALL) and was further referred to HCG Hospital, Bengaluru. 

 On 17th May 2021, the family consulted with Dr. Suma at HCG Hospital. Here he underwent a MRI-Scan, CT-Scan and Blood test. Post his tests, he had been suggested to undergo 7-cycles of chemotherapy. So far, he has completed 2-cycles of chemotherapy and is on supportive care.

He is yet to undergo a remaining 5-cycles of treatment. 

On the 20^th of March 2021, Deekshitha fell down in her bathroom. Her concerned parents took her to a nearby Orthopedic, to undergo an X-Ray to check if she had any fractures due to the fall. The report revealed that her right-knee had severely swollen up. To get further clarity on this development, she underwent an MRI-Scan. Post-report analysis showed that she is suffering from Bone-Cancer and was referred to HCG Hospital, Bengaluru. To get a second opinion, her parents took her to KS-Hospital in Koppal, where she underwent a second round of CT-Scan and MRI-Scan; the report confirming the presence of Bone-Cancer.

On the 26^th of March 2021, Deekshitha was admitted at HCG Hospital, Bengaluru; under the consultancy of Dr. Pramod Chinder. As the previous reports weren’t clear, she underwent a MRI-Scan, PET-CT Scan, Biopsy and Bone Marrow tests. After a detailed analysis of all the reports, she was diagnosed with ‘Osteosarcoma’. The line of treatment required is 6-cyccles of chemotherapy and surgery.

Deekshitha, is still undergoing her 2^nd-cycle of chemotherapy. Once she has completed the 3^rd – cycle of chemotherapy, she will undergo surgery and then the subsequent cycles of treatment.

In 2020 November, Harsha developed a fever for which his family took him to a clinic. He was prescribed general antibiotics by the Doctor. However, after a couple of weeks he began throwing-up. A concerned family then took him to consult a Doctor at Shishuka Pediatric Hospital, where he underwent a CT-Scan and X-Ray. The report revealed that there was a secretion of liquid in his lungs and this needed to be removed.

After a few days he began experiencing breathing problems and the family ended up visiting various hospitals to understand what was happening. It was at Manipal Hospital, after going through a CT –Scan that the Doctor informed them that there was the presence of Lymph Nodes, which was causing the secretion of liquid in his lungs and creating difficulty in breathing. Upon the suggestion of a relative, the family then consulted with Dr.Intezar Mehndi in January 2021. At HCG Hospital, Harsha underwent a Biopsy, CT-Scan and X-Ray post which he was diagnosed with ‘Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia’ (ALL). The family was informed about the line of treatment, being 4-cycles of chemotherapy.

Harsha, has finished his 3rd-cycle of induction chemotherapy and further treatment is yet to be decided.

Mukesh was diagnosed with Carcinoma 6-months back. Since then they have moved to a couple of hospitals for his treatment. The patient’s parents have already paid INR 4-lakhs for his treatment until now and are currently looking for support for his surgery and chemotherapy.

In the 1^st week of January 2021, Sai Charith was down with fever. Concerned about his well-being and after consulting with the family doctor, he was put under antibiotics. However, the fever didn’t subside, he started experiencing breathing issues for which the doctor suggested he undergo an X-Ray and a blood-test. The reports showed that water had accumulated in his lungs, the family then went to Rainbow Hospital. Here, he underwent a CT-Scan and they also collected samples of the fluid from his lungs for testing. On receiving the reports, he was diagnosed with Acute-Lymphocytic-Leukemia (ALL).

As per the suggestion of the family doctor, they consulted Dr.Shekar Patil at HCG Hospital, Bangalore. The family was then referred to get treated under Pediatric Oncologist Dr.Intezar Mehndi, after going through his report the Doctor suggested that Sai Charith undergo 7-cycles of chemotherapy.

Sai, started his first cycle of chemotherapy on 21^st January and is currently undergoing his 5th-cycle of chemotherapy.