AP: SVIMS successfully treats two children with Wilms tumour
Tirupati, Sept 21 (TNT) : Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) has successfully treated two two-year-old children diagnosed with Wilms tumour, providing chemotherapy and surgical treatment through a multidisciplinary cancer care approach.
In the recent case, a two-year-old girl from Rayachoti in Annamayya district was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour involving the right kidney after being brought to SVIMS with an abdominal mass, the Institute said in a release here on Monday.
The child underwent four cycles of chemotherapy under the Medical Oncology team led by Dr Bhargavi, which were completed on August 21.
Following the treatment, she underwent a right radical nephrectomy on September 15, performed by the Surgical Oncology Unit-II team led by Prof Dr B Manilal.
The child recovered satisfactorily and was discharged on September 21, SVIMS Director and Vice-Chancellor Dr Gudaru Jagadesh said.
In another case, a two-year-old boy from Puttur Mandal in Tirupati district, who was also diagnosed with Wilms tumour, underwent chemotherapy followed by surgery at SVIMS.
He recovered well and attended the Surgical Oncology OP Department for follow-up on September 21.
Dr Jagadesh said the cases highlighted the importance of coordinated care involving Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.
SVIMS was committed to making advanced cancer treatment accessible to poor and economically disadvantaged patients through government healthcare schemes and initiatives of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, he said.
The treatment of the girl, including chemotherapy, surgery and other necessary medical services, was provided free of cost under the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva scheme, he said.
Dr Jagadesh said steps were also being taken to strengthen cancer services through the upcoming SVIMS Advanced Cancer Care Centre, which would integrate cancer diagnostics, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and allied specialised services.
He stressed the importance of early diagnosis, timely treatment, multidisciplinary decision-making and regular follow-up in cancer care.
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