Mstr. Joule’s Journey to Recovery: Bone Marrow Transplant in India with Medsurge India’s Support
Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Gurugram
Treatment: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Native Country: Angola
Doctor: Dr. Vikas Dua
Name: Joule
Joule, a 14-year-old young sickle cell anemia patient, came to India with his parents from Angola for a bone marrow transplant (BMT).
Joule was suffering from a sickle cell crisis, which led to sudden pain in the chest, joints, back, or abdomen caused by blocked blood flow. Moreover, he was also dealing with fatigue, swelling in his limbs, and sometimes shortness of breath.
Due to his severe condition, his whole family was worried and wanted to have a permanent cure. Through further investigation and consultation, the doctor suggested a bone marrow transplant to completely cure sickle cell anemia.
“My son was suffering from severe pain in the chest and abdomen due to sickle cell anemia, which made the whole family worried about his situation. Through consultation, we got to know that the BMT would be a permanent cure,” said Kwanza Manuel Fortunatito Neto (his father).
Since the cost of a bone marrow transplant was beyond their budget, they discovered India as a place offering affordable, high-quality medical treatment in their search for the best cure.
After extensive research, they connected with Medsurge India, a leading medical tourism company in India that assists patients in finding the best treatment option at an affordable cost, a comfortable stay near the hospital, and other logistics. Medsurge India’s team arranged a consultation with Dr. Vikash Dua, a renowned pediatric hematologist and expert in bone marrow transplants from Fortis Hospital, Gurugram.
Luckily, his sister was a full match as a donor, thus Dr. Vikas Dua successfully performed the bone marrow transplant without delay. Following the procedure, Joule needs to rest for approximately 3 months in the hospital before being able to return to his home country.
His condition is improving daily. He feels better and is without pain. Joule is also feeling energetic while performing certain tasks, which is improving his daily activities and life.
“I am thankful to Medsurge India for helping us with everything, from finding the right hospital to helping us return home after the treatment. Also, for Dr. Vikas Dua, he explained and performed the transplant very well,” said his father.
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