Ammar Ahmed

2 April 2020

About Ammar

Ammar is a child who enjoys playing with his toys and is "The Apple of my Eye", to both his mother and his father. This toddler is all of 2 years, very active and enthusiastic.

He loves spending time with his family, by going out to the park along with his parents and his elder brother. A family of four hailing from Udupi and having settled in Saudi Arabia, his life is already filled with beautiful experiences. Now the family currently resides in Bangalore.

Medical Details

Ammar's symptoms started with persistent fever. The parents consulted a pediatrician in Saudi who suggested that the child be admitted in hospital for few days. Even after hospitalisation the fever didn't subside. After certain tests the child was diagnosed with leukaemia on 14th July 2019.

The family flew down to India for his treatment and consulted Dr.Intezar Mehdi at HCG and understood the line of treatment. After MRI scan and blood tests, 5 cycles of chemotherapy was suggested. On 27 Jan 2020 Ammar has completed his chemotherapy and is on road to recovery .He is been advised maintenance chemotherapy for 2 years.

Case : Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. It occurs when a bone marrow cell develops errors in its DNA. Symptoms may include enlarged lymph nodes, bruising, fever, bone pain, bleeding from the gums and frequent infections.

The estimation for 5 cycles of chemotherapy was; 15-Lakhs. They have already spent around; 13-Lakhs for both chemotherapy and supportive care.

Recent Update

The family required financial aid for maintenance chemotherapy for 2 years: 1.25 lakhs. With the support from HCG Foundation and other donors Ammar completed his chemotherapy and went back to his hometown Mangalore.

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