February 20th 2025.
In the city of Cuttack, a heartwarming and groundbreaking event took place as a four-year-old girl selflessly donated stem cells to her two-year-old sister who was diagnosed with blood cancer. This marked the first successful allogeneic bone marrow transplant in the state of Odisha. The procedure was carried out at SCB Medical College and Hospital, and it was a ray of hope for the family of little Aliza Naaz, daughter of Sharukh Ansari from Jharkhand's Dhanbad.
The journey began when Aliza was admitted to Tata Memorial Hospital in Jamshedpur on July 3rd of last year for her treatment. After thorough examinations, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a severe form of blood cancer. It was a devastating news for the family, but they refused to give up. Doctors recommended an allogeneic bone marrow transplant and advised Sharukh to find a suitable stem cell donor for Aliza's treatment.
After conducting human leukocyte antigen matching at TMH, it was confirmed that Aliza's elder sister, Aatifa, was a 100% match for the stem cell donation. The family was overjoyed and immediately decided that Aatifa would be the donor for Aliza's transplant. However, the procedure required a significant amount of money, approximately Rs 30 lakh, which the family could not afford. But they did not lose hope. They brought Aliza to SCB Medical College and Hospital, where the procedure was successfully performed in January.
It was a heartwarming moment for everyone involved as Aatifa's selfless act of donating her stem cells saved her sister's life. The family expressed their gratitude towards the doctors and the hospital for their support and care throughout the procedure. This successful allogeneic bone marrow transplant not only gave a new lease of life to Aliza but also brought hope to many other families battling with similar situations. It was a shining example of the power of love, selflessness, and the advancements of medical science.
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