Tuesday, 22 February, 2022
About Pavitra
Pavitra, is the 5-year old daughter; the 3rd child out of the four children of Mr. Yankappa and Mrs. Devamma. The family hail from Yadgir, Karnataka. Mr.Yankappa, is a daily wage worker and earns about INR 8000/- per month. His wife, Mrs.Devamma is a homemaker. The family were planning on admitting their second child to school this year, they were shocked to learn that their daughter is diagnosed with, ‘Cellular Tumor’ and that she needed to undergo surgery.
As a parent it is not easy seeing their beloved child suffer at such a young age. The family have dedicated their entire time and effort focusing on one goal! ‘To see their beloved child laughing and active as she was’.
Medical Details
Pavitra, had developed a persistent fever coupled with a severe headache. The family consulted a clinician nearby their home, where she underwent a few tests and was diagnosed with, ‘Cellular Tumor’. The doctor referred them to NIMHANS-Bengaluru, as they couldn’t treat her case; and considering her critical state, she was immediately shifted to HCG Hospital, for surgery. On 29th December 2021, she underwent surgery under Dr.Gaurav Shankar Madikari and has since been coming for her follow up treatment.
Current Update
Pavitra has completed her surgery and is currently on her follow-up treatment.