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Monday, 14 June, 2021
About Deekshitha
Deekshitha, is a 6-year old child of Mrs. Manjula and Mr. Manjunath. The family are from Bellary, Mrs. Manjula is a housewife and Mr. Manjunath works as a store assistant. Due to the pandemic all schools have been shut and Deekshitha is yet to start her 2nd Grade, at a government school in Bellary.
Deekshitha, is very talented and loves studying and reading new books. She spends her free time in painting, practicing singing and engaging in productive games. Her dream is to become a Doctor when she grows up and help other people.
Medical Details
On the 20th 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 26th 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 2nd-cycle of chemotherapy. Once she has completed the 3rd – cycle of chemotherapy, she will undergo surgery and then the subsequent cycles of treatment.
Financial Details
The family have spent 4.5-lakhs up till now for her treatment. The estimated cost for all the 6-cycles of chemotherapy is 16-lakhs and surgery is 12-lakhs.
The family needs your support more than ever, during these challenging times.
Required Aid
Deekshitha, requires financial aid of 28-Lakhs for her entire treatment.
