Kids We Support
Tanish
Month and Year of Birth: August 2017
Parents noticed a white reflex in both of his eyes when he was just one month old. They consulted a doctor immediately in Rajasthan where MRI was done, and he was diagnosed with bilateral Retinoblastoma. They were referred to CFS for treatment. Due to the reoccurrence of tumor grains, He so far received 12 cycles of Chemotherapy, Laser, Cryotherapy and topotecan. Tumor regressed and he is now receiving Laser for every 2 months to ensure eradication of Cancer.
Kritika Das
Month and Year of Birth: July 2017
She was diagnosed with bilateral Retinoblastoma in April 2018. She so far received 9 cycles of Chemotherapy, Laser, and Topotecan to treat the tumors in both eyes. As per the plan, she would need 3 more cycles of Chemotherapy and further treatment to depend on her response. She has no vision in the left eye and has limited vision in the right eye
Krishna Baiju
Month and Year of Birth: August 2010
Her mother noticed vision problem when she was 3-months old. On consultation of an ophthalmologist, MRI and Scanning were done, and she was diagnosed with bilateral Retinoblastoma. She received 6 cycles of Chemotherapy, laser and was stable for 6 months. Unfortunately, Cancer resurfaced. She then received 3 cycles of Chemotherapy, Laser and five fractions of radiation and was Cancer free for 4 years before tumor resurfaced. She further received 3 cycles of Chemo, and her right eye had been enucleated in November 2018. Custom made prosthetic eye had been implanted in January 2019. She has limited vision in the left eye and is on 3 months follow up to ensure Cancer does not resurface.
We applaud the fighting spirit of the family and wish her speedy recovery.
Sudeep
Month and Year of Birth: September 2017
The parents consulted an eye specialist in Gulbarga as child's eye was watering continuously. The Doctor referred them to Narayana Netralaya for further diagnosis and treatment as he suspected it as RB. MRI and Scanning were done, and he was diagnosed with bilateral Retinoblastoma. His right eye had been enucleated post 8 Cycles of Chemotherapy and he is receiving Topotecan to treat tumor in the left eye.
Muzaira
Month and Year of Birth: August 2011
Her parents noticed a white reflex in the right eye when she was 6-months old. She was diagnosed with unilateral RB and her right eye has been enucleated immediately due to advanced Tumor. A custom-made prosthetic eye has been implanted to ensure social acceptance. She has been Cancer free from past 5 years and enjoying her studies.
Vishal Barde
Month and Year of Birth: March 2015
His parents noticed a white reflex in his right eye in February 2018. They consulted local doctors who gave drops without proper diagnosis. In May 2018, they consulted a doctor in nearby town who did MRI and recommended them to H V Desai hospital for further treatment. He was diagnosed with advanced orbital retinoblastoma. He has received 6 cycles of chemotherapy and his right eye has been enucleated. He is now undergoing radiation as the tumor is still active.
Vaishnavi Shinde
Month and Year of Birth: April 2014
In April 2018, they consulted an eye specialist as she was suffering from eye pain. She was referred to HV Desai. She was diagnosed with unilateral retinoblastoma. She received 6 cycles of chemotherapy and responded well to the treatment. She is receiving laser treatment every 2 months and recovering well.
karthiki Shinde
Month and Year of Birth: June 2017
In April 2018, parents noticed that she was unable to see through one eye and they consulted a doctor. A white reflex was noticed by the doctor during examination. They visited HV Desai as suggested by the doctor. She was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. She has completed 6 cycles of Chemotherapy and laser treatment every 6 weeks. She would need few more cycles of Chemotherapy to treat re-surfaced tumor grains.
Abhishek Yelsargi
Month and Year of Birth: March 2013
Abhishek was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma in February 2018. He completed 6 cycles of chemotherapy, Laser therapy, 6 cycles of intravenous chemos and 3 Topotecan injections. His left eye has been enucleated and a custom-made prosthetic eye has been implanted. The tumor in right eye regressed and he has moderate vision. He is now on regular follow up.
Swaranesh
Month and Year of Birth: September 2017
His parents noticed a white reflex when he was just 2-months old and visited an ophthalmologist. MRI was done and he was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. He so far received 6 cycles of chemotherapy, 6 shots of Cryotherapy and laser. Further treatment will be planned on his response to laser. He has limited left eye vision and good right eye vision.
Rajlaxmi
Month and Year of Birth: March 2017
Her parents a noticed white reflex in her right eye when she was 8-months old but did not took her to doctor thinking it would go. In April 2018, they consulted a local suspected it as retinoblastoma and referred them to Centre for Sight. She was diagnosed with unilateral retinoblastoma. She so far received 6 cycles of chemotherapy, 6 Shots of Cryotherapy and laser. Tumor regressed and she now 2-months follow-up schedule and receiving laser. She no vision in the right eye but has good vision in the left eye.
Gouri Manoj
Month and Year of Birth: August 2016
Her parents noticed a white reflex in her eyes when she was 5 months. She was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma in one of the eye hospitals in Mumbai and was referred to Centre for sight, Hyderabad for treatment. She so far received 6 cycles of Chemotherapy, 8 shots of Cryotherapy and laser to treat tumors in both the eyes. Tumors regressed and receiving laser every month to ensure eradication of Cancer cells.
Vaishali Pawar
Year of Birth: 2012
Vaishali is from Maharashtra. In March 2018, Vaishali was presented to us with extraocular RB. She, so far received 6 cycles of Chemotherapy and laser. Tumor activity regressed. She has no vision in the right eye and has good vision in the left eye. Further treatment will be planned depending on the response to ongoing treatment.
Yeshaswini R
Month and Year of Birth: March 2016
Yeshaswini is from Ramanagara. The parents noticed a white reflex in her left eye 8 in October 2017 and she was diagnosed with unilateral RB. Her left eye had been enucleated immediately due to advanced tumor and COP was done.
Shlok
Month and Year of Birth: August 2018
His father noticed a white reflex in the child's eye in May 2018. They came to CFS in June 2018. So far, he received 6 cycles of Chemotherapy and laser. Tumor regressed and further treatment will be planned as per his progress.
