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Thursday, 20 August, 2020
About Ankita
Ankita is a 16-year old teenager who lives with her family in Belgaum,Karnataka. She is the eldest out of the four children, two brothers and a younger sister who all study in Cambridge School, Belgaum. Her father is a farmer, while the mother takes care of the house.
At home, Ankita spends time with her siblings discussing various topics, interests and sharing stories. She loves practicing handwriting and studying science, with the aspiration to become a doctor one day to help people in need.
Medical Details
On 18th May 2018, Ankita started having recurring cases of fever, which despite her initial treatment at Alva’s Hospital, Moodabidri; hadn’t subsided. She was brought back to Belgaum where she diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, post a blood test from a hospital.
Moving ahead she was referred to HCG Hospital, where she began her course of chemotherapy and finished her maintenance chemotherapy session by 2019. During this period she developed a slight problem in her legs, making it hard for her to walk; for which she has been coming in for follow-up tests and treatment.
Recent Update
Ankita has completed her chemotherapy at HCG Hospital and is currently with her family in Belgaum. She has been going in for her follow up treatment under the supervision of Pediatric Oncologist Dr.Pramod.
