Pch!! An Unfortunate moment again…Infection delays Operation for the second time.

We thought we were all set to go for BMT until yesterday.

In one of the pre-BMT tests which she had undergone yesterday, we came to know that her nose and throat were affected with infection. Doctors advised us not to go for BMT until she gets cured for this infection. She is using few anti-biotic medicines right now to get rid of that. Hopefully in a week of time this gets cured and then we can go for BMT. 

Let us all pray for her faster recovery. 

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Very encouraging response

I am really glad to see the response from people all over the world which is really encouraging. In a very short span of time we could make almost half required. If this continues within no time we can get her out of the hospital healthy. 

Thanks friends..Thanks a lot for your wonderful support.

Let us prove money is nothing when compared to HUMANITY. 

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Its time to act aggressively...

Last 15-20 days were full with ups and downs..

--> Ramalakshmi has got HLA match with her brother (getting HLA match is not less then any miracle!!!) .

--> But unfortunate part is that her lungs got affected with fungi and her condition is serious. According to doctors she should go under BMT ASAP. To start BMT process we need at least 3 lakhs rupees(INR).

Ramalakshmi's friends have started collecting fund very aggressively and we have got support from all over the world. Its heart whelming to see such response from all people. Many people have joined with us in this campaign. Thanks a lot everybody... still we have to go a long way....

But we have very less time to do all the things, and it requires a sincere and steady effort.... I am sure together we can SAVE RAMALAKSHMI....



Few more details :
Hospital: CMC Vellore (current treatment is going on)
Department: Hematology Department
Name: G Ramalakshmi
Patient Number: 430307-D

For more details please check CMC Reports

BMT Cost breakup:

APPROXIMATE COST BREAK DOWN OF ALLOGENEIC BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION

(JANUARY – 2008)

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, VELLORE

1. HEPA Filtered BMT Room for 3-4 weeks Rs. 1,00,000/-

2. Drugs (Antimicrobial, Growth Factors etc.) Rs. 2,50,000/-

3. Blood and Components Rs. 2,00,000/-

(Packed cells, platelet concentrates, Fresh Frozen Plasma)

4. Investigations Rs. 1,75,000/-

(Blood counts, Cultures, LFTs, Electrolytes, Cross Match,

Drugs assays)

5. Disposables Rs. 1,50,000/-

(Leukocyte filters, online filters, transfer packs,

TPN Bags, Hickman Catheter)

6. Cyclosporine Rs. 1,50,000/-

7. Total Parental Nutrition Rs. 50,000/-

8. Transplant Fees Rs. 75,000/-

9. Other Hospital Costs - Rs. 1,00,000/-

(Outside BMT Room, other drugs, etc)

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TOTAL Rs.12,00,000/-

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These figures are approximate and depend on :

1. The disease
2. The age and weight of the patient
3. The post transplant complications
4. An uncomplicated transplant in a 12 kg child can cost Rs.5 Lakhs while serious complications (infections or graft versus host disease) after transplant can increase the cost to cost as much as Rs.20 Lakhs, mainly because of costs related to prolonged hospitalization, immunosuppressive drugs (ATG/ALG), antibiotics, transfusions and parenteral nutrition.

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Needs to get operated Immediately

She was admitted in CMC for diagnosing fungus until she gets operated for BMT. Now, doctors advised us to go for operation within 2 or 3 days. She needs atleast 3 lakhs now to start the process. We are getting very good response from all directions but only thing is lack of time. Lets hope that this money is arranged as soon as possible. 

Friends..pleaseeeeeeeee save her life with your small contribution........ 

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