By Ajith Nallari | Project Leader
IMPACT Project Report- Dec 2015 to Feb 2016
Project Name : Run a 70-bed child cancer ward in India
Project ID : 19108
Story of little brave heart - Kiran
Name : Kiran
Age : 5 years
Diagnosis : HDL Cancer
Address : Peddatupra, Shamshabad
Family background:
Kiran is a five year old boy going to Kindergarten in a small village in Rangareddy district. His father works as a laborer and his mother works as a daily wage agriculture worker to make both ends meet.
He has one elder sister studying in 4th class.
Kiran’s family is economically backward and is living hand to mouth.
Medical background:
Kiran was suffering from fever and so his parents took him to a local hospital in their village. But even after taking medication, his fever persisted. After few days Kiran’s father had observed a small lump on his neck. Suspecting something serious, they immediately visited a private hospital in Shamshabad where he was checked and was then referred to Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad.
In Niloufer Hospital , Doctor checked the child and prescribed investigations like CBP, LFT & RFT, X-ray & FNAC. Doctors then studied the reports from investigations and referred Kiran to MNJ Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad suspecting of cancer.
In MNJ Cancer Hospital, medical oncologist saw the child and prescribed few more investigations including CT Scan & Bone marrow etc. Medical oncologist then studied the reports from investigations and finally confirmed that the child has HDL cancer.
Kiran was admitted to IMPACT pediatric oncology ward and has been assigned to an IMPACT Counselor.
Psycho Social Issues:
Kiran’s parents were very worried when told about cancer and could not come to grips with the harsh reality of the disease and its prognosis. They had lot of apprehensions on how their child would cope with the treatment.
Moreover his father had to leave for home town to take care of his sister and work to be able to meet the financial needs. While father was facing financial burden, mother was facing the emotional burden of taking care of Kiran all by herself in an unfamiliar place and situation.
During the initial phases Kiran was very weak and he was unable to stand and walk after chemotherapy. Upon proper diagnosis and medication by pediatric oncologist in IMPACT Kiran has become strong and his health condition has become normal.
Current Status :
Kiran has successfully completed the chemo treatment and his health condition has become normal.
Now Kiran’s parents are very happy and relieved that the treatment is completed successfully without any problem and are profusely thankful to pediatric oncology Doctors in the ward.
Kiran wants to go back to school and study well to pursue his dream to become a Police officer.
Quarterly Status Report:
During the period of Dec 2015 to Feb 2016 , a total of 1584 children have been treated for cancer by IMPACT in MNJ.
Out of that, 84 children were in-patients in the IMPACT ward.
Brief summary of activities during Dec’15-February 2016
1. Transport support
54 children benefited from our Transport Support
o 20 children were benefited during the month of Dec-2015
o 19 children benefited in the month of Jan-2016
o 15 children got benefited in the Month of Feb-2016
2. Blood Donation Camps
Two camps were conducted in the month of Dec-15.
3. Blood Products Support
o 153 children got benefited during the month of Dec-2015
o 130 children got benefited during the month of Jan -2016
o 50 children got benefited during the month of Feb -2016
4. Hygiene Program / Support
o Bed side cleaning
o Hygiene boxes, Masks and sanitizers were distributed
5. Medication
o 19 children got free medicines in Dec-2015
o 22 children got free medicines in Jan-2016
o 24 children got free medicines in Feb-2016
6. Volunteering Activities
Birthday celebrations of children In IMPACT Ward.
Aashri Society visited IMPACT and donated cakes, snacks and entertained all children.
Kamala Group visited IMPACT and entertained the Kids.
Dr.Maduri And Group visited IMPACT and donated snacks for kids .
Oakridge School visited and distributed Hand Towels, Drawing Books & Pencils.
Rotary Trust visited IMPACT and distributed Ice Creams and entertained the kids in the ward.
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