Patient history Baz was 7 years old when he was first brought to our attention in February 2008. He had been sent home by his oncologist with poor prognosis of no more than a few months to live. He had neuroblastoma. But as soon as Baz arrived home, he insisted on going back to school, […]
Siska’s Story
Patient history Siska was the eldest of a family of 2 children. Her story is a great human tragedy. It all began when Siska came home from a 3-day camping trip with bad stomach pain and high fever. After multiple visits to doctors and alternative medicines, Siska was finally referred to Dharmais Cancer Centre (“RSKD”) […]
Netty’s Story
Patient history Netty was admitted at midnight on Friday, 6th February. She had insisted on going home after leaving Dharmais National Cancer Hospital, refusing to be admitted to Rachel House. However, by the evening of her first day home, we received a panic call for help as Netty had trouble breathing. Netty suffered from end-stage […]
Bayu’s Story
Patient history was an adorable 7-year old girl who was admitted as the first patient in our inpatient facility in December 2008. Bayu’s family came from Magetan in Central Java. She was the 3rd child from a family of 4, with 3 other brothers. She was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma in her hometown, Magetan, a year […]
Tedi’s Story
Patient history was taken ill in August 2007 with loss of appetite, dry throat and tuberculosis. Laboratory tests of the blood revealed abnormalities with eventual diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. In February 2008, Tedi began chemotherapy treatment at Dharmais National Cancer Centre (“RSKD”). Unfortunately, the treatment was not successful in keeping the cancer at bay. […]
Adi’s Story
Patient history was taken ill in August 2007 with loss of appetite, dry throat and tuberculosis. Laboratory tests of the blood revealed abnormalities with eventual diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. In February 2008, Adi began chemotherapy treatment at Dharmais National Cancer Centre (“RSKD”). Unfortunately, the treatment was not successful in keeping the cancer at bay. […]