Kashyap Luva, a 10-year-old boy from Kutiyana in Porbandar, was diagnosed with thalassemia at nine months old after experiencing weakness and fever. His family, unfamiliar with the disease, faced a steep learning curve and emotional turmoil, especially as his elder sister remained healthy.
Life revolved around regular blood transfusions, with Kashyap and his family adjusting schedules, missing functions, and managing the physical and emotional stress of treatment. Transfusion reactions added to their worry, and the search for a suitable bone marrow match initially ended in disappointment when no full match was found. Learning about haploidentical BMT at Sankalp India Foundation, the family pursued treatment there with renewed hope.
Over two and a half years, Kashyap visited the Ahmedabad centre regularly for follow-ups. Once he became clinically fit, he underwent conditioning and a successful BMT, staying in hospital for 30–35 days with his mother providing unwavering support throughout.
Today, Kashyap is thriving, continuing regular follow-ups, medication, and doctor consultations. His father looks forward to resuming normal life and studies once Kashyap completes one year post-transplant, marking a new chapter of health, hope, and resilience for the family.