This isn’t a position I ever expected I would ever be in. I have never been the type of person to call out for financial support but here I am now facing the harsh reality of what this illness can bring financially to people’s lives.
Here is all I have been facing since my doctors told me about my cancer.
Being, a 25-year-old passionate youthful soul, I had a beautiful dream to transform the world around me with Love and empathy, Have a fulilled career and support my family which all crashed overnight.
Here is all I have been facing since my doctors told me about my cancer.
Being, a 25-year-old passionate youthful soul, I had a beautiful dream to transform the world around me with Love and empathy, Have a fulilled career and support my family which all crashed overnight.
I thank Milaap for acknowledging my need and covering my story theough this:
How the Cancer started?
One day, while he was at the zenith of his rewarding career, Rakshit's life took a drastic turn. He fell from his bike, Royal Enfield Bullet, and what initially appeared as a minor injury led him to undergo normal physiotherapy. However, after 25 days of continuous limping, he was advised to undergo an MRI. The MRI results took everyone by surprise as they indicated fibrous dysplasia, a rare benign bone condition. But this was just the tip of the iceberg.
A Shocking Diagnosis:
Further scans revealed that Rakshit's injury was just a symptom of something far more serious. Within a week, a biopsy confirmed that he was battling an extremely rare form of bone and tissue cancer called ASPS already in 4th stage. This left his family his mom and dad in a debacle trauma. Unlike more common cancers like Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Colon Cancer which have more Doctors and more money funded for research and there are numerous treatment options, ASPS on the other hand being a very rare form of cancer has no definitive cure anywhere in the world. The cancer was not only chemoresistant but had also spread to his brain and both lungs.
Gruesome journey:
His first treatment involved palliative brain radiation therapy, which left him on complete palliative care for three months. This phase was marked by radiation toxicity and hair loss, but it also showcased his unwavering spirit.
The journey continued with a significant milestone: a total hip replacement surgery. His left femur and hip bone couldn't be Saved and a risky 12-hour surgery was the only option. His left hip was replaced with a titanium implant by the skilled hands of Dr. Vivek Verma. Rakshit knew that this implant would never be the same as a natural hip, and he would never run again. Nevertheless, he embraced the challenge with determination and emerged victorious.
Undaunted by Lung Tumors:
Rakshit's determination to lead a normal life was tested again when a tumor inside his lung grew larger, causing a rib fracture due to continuous pressure. With the guidance of Dr. Sameer Rastogi at AIIMS, the tumor's growth was brought to a halt. Rakshit remains hopeful that advanced research will ultimately help him eliminate the remaining lung tumors.
The Battle Continues:
Immunotherapy, while promising, comes with significant costs, making it challenging to afford in India. Yet, Rakshit's family is leaving no stone unturned by trying at premier centers in India like AIIMS Delhi, options for clinical trials, Tata Memorial Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Max Healthcare, and various other interactions with Doctors abroad to control the spread of cancer and save his life.
A Shocking Diagnosis:
Further scans revealed that Rakshit's injury was just a symptom of something far more serious. Within a week, a biopsy confirmed that he was battling an extremely rare form of bone and tissue cancer called ASPS already in 4th stage. This left his family his mom and dad in a debacle trauma. Unlike more common cancers like Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Colon Cancer which have more Doctors and more money funded for research and there are numerous treatment options, ASPS on the other hand being a very rare form of cancer has no definitive cure anywhere in the world. The cancer was not only chemoresistant but had also spread to his brain and both lungs.
Gruesome journey:
His first treatment involved palliative brain radiation therapy, which left him on complete palliative care for three months. This phase was marked by radiation toxicity and hair loss, but it also showcased his unwavering spirit.
The journey continued with a significant milestone: a total hip replacement surgery. His left femur and hip bone couldn't be Saved and a risky 12-hour surgery was the only option. His left hip was replaced with a titanium implant by the skilled hands of Dr. Vivek Verma. Rakshit knew that this implant would never be the same as a natural hip, and he would never run again. Nevertheless, he embraced the challenge with determination and emerged victorious.
Undaunted by Lung Tumors:
Rakshit's determination to lead a normal life was tested again when a tumor inside his lung grew larger, causing a rib fracture due to continuous pressure. With the guidance of Dr. Sameer Rastogi at AIIMS, the tumor's growth was brought to a halt. Rakshit remains hopeful that advanced research will ultimately help him eliminate the remaining lung tumors.
The Battle Continues:
Immunotherapy, while promising, comes with significant costs, making it challenging to afford in India. Yet, Rakshit's family is leaving no stone unturned by trying at premier centers in India like AIIMS Delhi, options for clinical trials, Tata Memorial Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Max Healthcare, and various other interactions with Doctors abroad to control the spread of cancer and save his life.
Rakshit's journey is a testament to the power of hope, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of a cancer warrior.
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Sanya,
(Younger Sister)