Patient Info: Vu Khanh Ngoc

Little Vu Khanh Ngoc, seven years old, currently in second grade of Thanh Cong A primary school, Ha Noi. For a long period of time, she had suffered from unusual tiredness that resulted in a very unhealthy condition. As a result, Mr Son and Mrs Thu - parents of little Vu Khanh Ngoc, made a trip to Hanoi hospital on the 22nd of September 2006 for a check up on their daughter. Terribly, the little one was suspected to suffer from blood cancer - lack of white blood cell. Immediately, on the 26th of September, family of little Vu Khanh Ngoc had decided to seek for treatment in National University Hospital - Singapore. After running some tests, it was believed that little Vu Khanh Ngoc suffered from lack of white blood cell on a mild level. The hospital had also plotted out the treatment plan for the next two years. On the first year, little Ngoc will have to undergo treatments completely in Singapore. After another 3 treatments on the second year, she will be then assigned to either continue to stay in Singapore or be treated back in Vietnam. The first few therapies had already started since the very first days of October and the health condition of little Ngoc had stayed within the expectations of the doctor.

Striking through the minds of the young couples, the shocking news had made the life of both more difficult than ever, especially on this totally unfamiliar place. They had met GFO from the very first days. Passionate GFO members such as Phuong Mai, Viet Tung, Thanh Thuy, Nhat Linh had helped the family on administrative work for hospitalization, communicating with doctors, they even made the family feel comfortable living in Singapore by showing them how to get around, communication matters as well as housing. Recently, the family had found a lovely shelter for themselves in Commonwealth which is quite near to the hospital. Therefore, this advantageous location is convenient for the family in taking care of their daughter. Since it takes time to adapt, the early stage of the treatment put little Ngoc under weariness. Although it is definitely strenuous for Mr Son and Mrs Thu during these days, GFO was there beside them providing moral support in any ways we could.

For the next period of time, little Ngoc would be ambulatory cared and she would also receive necessary check up through the doctor’s monitoring process. Fortunately, since Mr Son could speak English quite fluently, he had not much difficulty in communicating with the nurses daily. GFO had agreed to help on the interpretation matters for those important occasions with doctors. At the same time, members of GFO usually paid the family a visit to find out if there are any difficulties that the couple might have in order to help them better.

(Translated by Thien Vu)