Warriors and Survivors - 159

Children Cancer Stories by Rukh Yusuf - Blog # 159

 

I am Rukh Yusuf, Clinical Pharmacist, also specialized in Total Parenteral Nutrition and Bone Marrow Transplant. I have been working in the Pediatric Oncology unit of a public hospital for several years. The mission of this blog is to bring to you the real-life stories of child patients suffering from cancer. Cancer is still a difficult disease to handle and treat. However, when it strikes the children, some so young that they cannot even speak, their agony is beyond expression and words. Let us pray especially for children suffering from cancer for early and complete remission. May Allah shower His Merciful Blessings upon them. Aameen. 

Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin's disease, is a type of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. Hodgkin lymphoma is a group of blood cancers that affects our lymphatic system. Hodgkin lymphomas are relatively rare but they’re the most common cancers in young adults and there are considerable recurrence chances as well.  

Ali Raza was only seven years old when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in August 2023. 

Before Ali’s diagnosis, his parents noticed he had a blister for some time with pain that caused them concern. Not long after, Family was told that Ali had Hodgkin’s lymphoma and he needs treatment urgently as his disease was progressive. 

Ali’s treatment immediately initiated in September 2023 and to this date Ali had been through six cycles of chemotherapy. This whole duration was a roller costar, Ali had to get admitted few times in emergency department and he spent few days in ICU as well. 

Ali Raza and his parents are still fighting for his treatment and recovery. He is half way through his treatment and we pray for his smooth treatment and recovery. 

He is a hero to his parents for his resilience in this fight. Despite how difficult it is, Ali never gave up. Their hope is for Ali to be able to live life: go to school, have a job, have a family. All the normal things others may take for granted.

Prayers for Ali Raza’s complete recovery and healthy life. May his disease never come back. 

Lots of prayers for all sick children to recover quickly and never experience their illnesses again. May they lead happy and healthy lives once more. Aameen.