Run a 85-bed Child Cancer Ward in India

Project Name:  Run a 85-bed child cancer ward in India

Project ID:  19108

CASE STUDY 1 - Successful treatment of  Saniya – As told by her mother

Name           :           Saniya

Gender         :           Female  

 Age              :           9 Years

Diagnosis      :           Ostero Sarcoma

My name is Ayesha, mother of Saniya. My daughter is nine years old. She was very talented in academics and dancing. Our family was devastated when they heard the news that she was diagnosed with Cancer. I have five children and Saniya is the fourth child. My husband works as an auto driver. We were happy until my child was diagnosed with Cancer.

On 8^thJuly 2016, she felt pain in her leg and was unable to walk to school. We consulted several doctors in Ranga Reddy district. Finally she was diagnosed with Osterosacroma of left upper leg. Initially she was suffering with severe pain and developed weakness in her left leg. Once we came to know my daughter has Cancer, we immediately shifted her to MNJ Cancer Hospital.

Dr. Sudha and Dr. Jayathi attended the case and started treatment in IMPACT ward at MNJ. My daughter had lot of side effect on first cycle of chemo therapy. Dr.Sudha was really concerned about my child’s situation and requested IMPACT to buy specialized medicine to treat my child. IMAPCT Counselors were continuously following up with us when we were at home. Dr. Sudha revealed that my child’s situation is not improving and referred to Surgical Oncology for their suggestion.

Doctors in Surgical Oncology department recommended Amputation of left leg to stop further deterioration. With tears in eyes and a heavy heart we agreed for surgery and amputation. My child is now doing fine after amputation of her left leg. She is completely cured and planning to go school with an artificial leg.

QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT

During the period of May, 2017 to July, 2017 a total of 1397children have been treated for cancer. Out of which, 140 children were in-patients in the IMPACT ward. 

Transport support 

105 Children benefited from our Transport Support.

• 31children were treated during the month of May,2017
• 45 children were treated in the month of June, 2017. 
• 29 children were treated in the Month of July, 2017.

Blood Donation Camps 

  Two Camps were conducted in the month of June, 2017. 

• Blood products collected in June blood camp – 229 Units.

Blood Products Support 

Total number of children who received blood units free of cost: 1484.

• 490 children received free blood during the month of May, 2017.
• 525 children received free blood during the month of June, 2017.
• 469 children received free blood during the month of July , 2017.

New Admissions

Newly Diagnosed cancer cases in these 3 months are.

• 36 cases in the month of May, 2017.
• 32 cases in the month of June, 2017.
• 35 cases in the month of July, 2017.

Hygiene Program / Support 

Hygiene training was imparted to parent/caretakers of children. 

Following Hygiene aspects were trained and practices imparted. 

• Bed side cleaning. 
• Hygiene boxes, Masks and sanitizers were distributed.

Evening Classes 

Several events/programs were held for kids refreshment and entertainment .

Following programs were conducted: 

• Birthday Celebration 
• Academic Classes like Mathematics, English and Telugu. 
• Drawing and Painting classes 
• Cultural Activity
• Building Blocks and Puzzles 
• Video games, watching movies and Cartoon videos 

Medication 

 Medicines were procured and administered to several needy children. 

• 28 Children got free medicines in May, 2017.
• 32 Children got free medicines in June, 2017.
• 29 Children got free medicines in July , 2017.

Following medicines were administered with funds from donors.

Medicines administered include the followings.

• Inj.Tigi 50 mg 
• Inj.Ethyal predmoslve 250mg. 
• Tabs. Endoxan 50mg.
• Tab. Lastet 50mg, 
• Tomoxefen 20mg. 
• Methofast 50 mg. 
• Syp. Zocovit.
• Syp. Kids care plus 
• Inj. Endoxan 500mg. 
• Inj.Colistine 10 lakhs(Veils) 
• Inj.Clindazine 300 mg

Volunteering Activities 

• Aasiya Foundation  organized kids activity for the children.
• Dr. Aswini from MNJ visited the ward and distributed snacks for kids.
• Mrs. Vimala Madhav  celebrated her Birthday celebration with kids.
• DELL group visited IMPACT ward and conducted Magic Show for the kids.
• Mr. Prakash Sinha visited the ward.
• Mrs. Sangeetha Goneka donated elevated beds for the kids.
• Miss Jyothy from MNJ visited the ward  and distributed Snacks for the Kids.
• Group of people from SEVA KITCHEN  generously donated fruit juices for kids.
• Organized Blood donation camp at NTT Data for the children suffering with cancer at MNJ.
• Mr. Kousar and his brother for Dell visited the ward.