Patient Experience
7-year-old Rohan from a Delhi slum presented with persistent fever and joint pain. Dr. Singh diagnosed systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis with macrophage activation syndrome. His illiterate parents initially resisted treatment due to superstitions, but Dr. Singh arranged for a community health worker to counsel them in Hindi. After 6 months of biologic therapy, Rohan returned to school with minimal symptoms.
16-year-old Priya, an aspiring dancer from an affluent family, developed severe aplastic anemia after recovering from hepatitis. Dr. Singh coordinated an unrelated donor bone marrow transplant from Germany. The complex procedure required managing graft-versus-host disease with novel immunosuppressants. After 9 months, Priya resumed dance classes with modified intensity.
4-year-old migrant worker's son Arjun arrived with mysterious bruising and fatigue. Dr. Singh identified it as acute lymphoblastic leukemia exacerbated by pesticide exposure. She secured charitable funding for treatment and created a safe housing plan. Arjun achieved remission after 2.5 years of tailored chemotherapy and now helps his family with organic farming.
12-year-old Sameer from Rajasthan had been misdiagnosed for years with various autoimmune conditions. Dr. Singh recognized the pattern as pediatric lupus with renal involvement. She implemented a combination of corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine while educating his grandmother (primary caregiver) about medication management. His kidney function stabilized within 4 months.
9-year-old Bangladeshi refugee Ayesha presented with relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma after incomplete treatment in her home country. Dr. Singh designed a salvage chemotherapy regimen followed by autologous stem cell transplant. She navigated complex cross-border paperwork and cultural barriers. Ayesha has been cancer-free for 18 months and attends a local school.
3-year-old twins from Haryana both developed different hematological disorders - one with thalassemia major, the other with immune thrombocytopenia. Dr. Singh managed both conditions simultaneously, arranging cord blood banking for future options. The family's agricultural background required flexible appointment scheduling during harvest seasons.
15-year-old athlete Vikram developed dermatomyositis that threatened his swimming career. Dr. Singh combined conventional immunosuppression with targeted physical therapy. She collaborated with sports medicine specialists to create a gradual return-to-training protocol. Vikram recently won district-level competitions with adjusted expectations.
6-year-old tribal girl Lakshmi arrived with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis triggered by EBV infection. Dr. Singh initiated the HLH-94 protocol while respecting traditional healing practices the family valued. She integrated herbal compress timing with medication schedules. Lakshmi recovered completely after 8 weeks of intensive therapy.
11-year-old Rohit, an orphan in institutional care, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. Dr. Singh worked with child welfare services to establish legal consent mechanisms for tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy. She visited his care home monthly to monitor adherence. After 3 years, Rohit mentors younger children with medical conditions.
8-year-old Maya from Kerala presented with refractory ITP that didn't respond to first-line treatments. Dr. Singh pioneered a combination of rituximab with thrombopoietin receptor agonists. She created educational comics in Malayalam to explain platelet function to Maya. The innovative approach achieved sustained remission within 5 months.
14-year-old Diya developed severe scleroderma with lung involvement. Dr. Singh coordinated with pulmonologists for early intervention with mycophenolate and pulmonary rehabilitation. She helped Diya's single mother access government disability benefits. The progressive disease has been stabilized for 2 years with maintained lung function.
5-year-old Raju, a street vendor's son, was brought in with advanced Burkitt lymphoma. Dr. Singh initiated high-intensity chemotherapy while arranging nutritional support through hospital partnerships. She modified treatment schedules around his father's work hours. Raju achieved complete remission after 6 cycles and now helps his father with a mobile food cart.
10-year-old computer prodigy Aditya developed vasculitis affecting his digital dexterity. Dr. Singh combined biologic therapy with occupational therapy focused on keyboard adaptation. She connected his family with tech companies developing accessibility tools. Aditya recently coded a medical reminder app for pediatric patients.
2-year-old Nisha from Uttar Pradesh presented with mysterious recurrent infections. Dr. Singh diagnosed severe combined immunodeficiency and arranged urgent haploidentical transplant using her father as donor. She managed complications including viral reactivations and nutritional challenges. Nisha now enjoys normal childhood activities with prophylactic medications.