By Ajith Nallari | Project Lead
IMPACT Project Report- Aug to Oct 2016
Project Name: Run an 85-bed child cancer ward in India
Project ID: 19108
Story of a tender tot who fought ahighly malignant form of cancer:
Name : SaiDinesh
Age : 7 years
Diagnosis : RMS (Rhabdo Myo Sarcoma)
A mother’s account of her son’s fight against cancer (translated into English):
My name is Padma, mother of Sai Dinesh. My son is seven years old and was diagnosed with cancer in November 2014. We are from a small village in East Godavari district and had never heard about this deadly disease until then.
Initially he was suffering with severe pain in the throat and nose. It was so bad that he had difficulty swallowing water and also unable to breathe properly. We consulted in many hospitals and after many rounds of consultations they referred my son to a private hospital in Hyderabad. We had spent a lot of money on my son’s treatment in various private hospitals in the city. We were finally referred to a MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Center.
When we reached MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Center (IMPACT ward) my child had severe pain and breathlessness. We consulted with Dr. Sudha Sinha Pediatric Oncologist of Medical Oncology Department. She examined the child and perused all the reports and gave us hope that my son will get cured and she started treatment immediately for pain relief. As soon as we admitted him in the Pediatric ward run by IMPACT, a IMPACT counselors came forward to explain the entire process of diagnosis, prognosis, investigation and treatment.
After five days my son was diagnosed with Rhabdo Myo Sarcoma (RMS) cancer. I still remember that day I cried profusely and uncontrollably as even my Husband was not there to support. IMPACT counselors gave me a lot of emotional support and I was strengthened with their kind words and explanation of the entire process of chemotherapy, chances of survival and eco-system of support from IMPACT. Counselors talked with my husband on phone and explained about my son’s situation and prognosis. IMPACT supported my son’s nutritional needs, blood products and assured medicine free of cost. I felt so relieved and happy when my son successfully completed Chemotherapy and Radiation.
After one year of Chemotherapy and Radiation treatment, SaiDinesh is completely cured . This would not have been possible without the holistic support of IMPACT team, especially the emotional support and able guidance from IMPACT counselors and financial support from IMPACT.
Quarterly Status Report
During the period of August to October 2016, a totalof 1623 children have been treated for cancer. Out of which, 135 childrenwere in-patients in the IMPACT ward.
Brief summary of activities
Transport support
Children benefited from our Transport Support are 101.
Blood Donation Camps
Three Camps were conducted in the months of Aug, Sept and Oct 2016.
Blood Products Support
Total children got benefited with FREE BLOOD.
New Admissions
Newly Diagnosed CANCER cases for 3 months are .
Hygiene Program / Support
Hygiene training was imparted to parent/caretakers of children.
Evening Classes
Conducting every day Classes to kids for refreshment and Entertainment program.
Medication
Medicineswere procured and administered to several needy children.
Medicinesadministered include the followings.
Volunteering Activities
Events during the Quarter
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