Kids We Support
Khushbu
Month and Year of Birth: March 2019
Khushbu is from West Bengal. She was just 5 months old when parents noticed a white reflex in her left eye in a few pictures taken. In two months’ time, a white layer was formed on the eyeball. Doctors first suspected it as glaucoma. MRI and scan were done, she was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma. The family was in Bangalore for her treatment when Government announced lockdown to contain Covid 19. They were stranded in Bangalore for 2 months. As a positive note, she could complete the 6th cycle of Chemotherapy with out any delay as they stayed near the treating hospital. Tumor subsided and she is on 2 months follow up. They reached their hometown on 23rd May and hopefully they should be able to come back to Bangalore on time for the next follow up.
Kushaan
Month and Year of Birth: August 2017
Parents noticed a white reflex in his right eye when he was only 3 months old. They consulted a doctor in West Bengal who suggested immediate enucleation of both the eyes. They then came to Centre for sight, Hyderabad where he received 6 cycles of Chemotherapy, Topotecan and laser so far. He has good left eye vision and continuing treatment for right eye. He is receiving laser for every 2 months.
Rachitha
Month and Year of Birth: June 2016
Her parents noticed a white glow in her right eye when she was only 4 months old. They consulted an eye specialist in Tumkur who suspected it as tumor and referred them to Narayana Netralaya. MRI was done and she was diagnosed with unilateral Retinoblastoma. She received 6 cycles of Chemotherapy, laser and Topotecan. She responded well to the treatment and tumor subsided. She is now on 6 months follow up.
Raksha Kumari
Month and Year of Birth: June 2016
Raksha Kumari was 3-years 5-months old when parents noticed a outward deviation in her left eye. They consulted a doctor nearby their village who suspected it as Tumor and referred them to Centre for Sight. She was diagnosed with unilateral Retinoblastoma. She so far received 12 cycles of Chemotherapy, Cryotherapy, laser and tumor regressed. Further treatment will be planed depending on the progress.
Sumaya
Month and Year of Birth: July 2016
She was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma in September 2018 with advanced tumor in the right eye. She received 8 cycles of Chemotherapy and responded well to the treatment. She has limited vision in the right and good vision in the left eye. She is receiving laser with high chances of salvage of both the eyes and vision in the left eye.
We wish her a speedy recovery.
Sathi Paul
Month and Year of Birth: August 2017
In April 2018, her parents consulted an eye specialist as her eyes were watering intermittently. The doctor suggested them to go to Centre for Sight for further diagnosis post eye checkup. Examination was done under anesthesia and she was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma. Her right eye has been enucleated post 6 cycles of chemotherapy and a Custom-made Prosthetic eye has been implanted. She is now on 3 months follow up and recovering well.
Md Hussain
Month and Year of Birth: January 2015
He was diagnosed with unilateral Retinoblastoma when he was 2 years 6 months old. His right eye has been enucleated immediately due to the presense of an advanced tumor in October 2017. The pathology report was clear, and no further treatment was required. A custom-made prosthetic eye has been implanted to ensure social acceptance.
He is now on a 6 months follow-up and attending school.
Vijay Singh
Month and Year of Birth: January 2010
In February 2017, his parents noticed a white reflex in his left eye. They visited Centre for Sight, and an MRI was done, the MRI showed that he had Unilateral Retinoblastoma. His left eye was enucleated post 2 cycles of chemotherapy. He then received 6 cycles of chemotherapy, 23 fractions of radiation and has recovered well. A custom-made prosthetic eye has been implanted to ensure social acceptance. He is now attending school and enjoying his childhood.
Payal
Month and Year of Birth: June 2013
Payal’s parents noticed a white reflex in her right eye in Feb 2018 but could not consult a doctor immediately due to financial problems. Two months later they consulted a Government doctor who suspected it to be a tumor. CT scan was done, and she was diagnosed with unilateral Retinoblastoma.
Her right eye has been enucleated immediately due to the presense of an advanced tumor and a custom-made prosthetic eye has been implanted. Frequent visits to the hospital for the treatment hindered her education last year but she is all set to enjoy her schooling this year.
Piush
Month and Year of Birth: May 2015
In March 2018, his parents noticed a white reflex in his right eye. On consultation of an Ophthalmologist, MRI was done, and he was diagnosed with unilateral Retinoblastoma. He received 6 cycles of Chemotherapy and his right eye has been enucleated. A custom made prosthetic eye has been implanted to ensure social acceptance. He is now on a 3 months follow-up and gearing up to start schooling soon.
Tanish
Month and Year of Birth: August 2017
Tanish's 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 an 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 had to receive 12 cycles of Chemotherapy, Laser, Cryotherapy and topotecan. The tumor regressed and he is now receiving laser treatment once in 2 months to ensure eradication of the cancer.
Kritika Das
Month and Year of Birth: July 2017
She was diagnosed with bilateral Retinoblastoma in April 2018. She has so far received 9 cycles of Chemotherapy, Laser treatment, and Topotecan to treat the tumors in both eyes. As per the plan, she would need 3 more cycles of Chemotherapy and further treatment depending on her response to the chemotherapy. 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 a 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 treatment and was stable for 6 months. Unfortunately, the cancer resurfaced. She then received 3 more cycles of Chemotherapy, Laser treatment and five fractions of radiation and was Cancer free for 4 years before the tumor resurfaced once again. She further received 3 cycles of Chemo, and her right eye had to be enucleated in November 2018. a custom made prosthetic eye has been implanted in January 2019. She has limited vision in the left eye and is on a 3 months follow up to ensure that the Cancer does not resurface.
We applaud the fighting spirit of the family and wish her a 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 the 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 was enucleated immediately due to the presense of an advanced tumor. A custom-made prosthetic eye has been implanted to ensure social acceptance. She has been cancer free for the past 5 years and enjoying her studies.
