Arriving early to participate in the "Children's Day - Spreading Love" program (organized by the National Children's Hospital for more than 2,000 inpatients and outpatients on International Children's Day, June 1st), six-year-old Lo Huu Ph. from Son La eagerly watched the fun circus and magic performances. This was the first time he celebrated Children's Day in the hospital.
Sharing her story with us, Ms. Hoang Thi B. (Ph.'s mother) tearfully said that her son is suffering from brain cancer. Last March, when Ph. was only 5 years old, after playing with friends, he complained of nausea and was unsteady on his feet. Initially thinking it was a common illness, Ms. B. told him to rest and be monitored. Later, he vomited frequently, had headaches, and was almost unable to walk, so she took him to the Provincial General Hospital for examination.
Here, an MRI scan revealed a large tumor in his brain, and the very next day the boy was transferred to the National Children's Hospital.
Diagnosed with stage 3 malignant brain tumor, the boy was scheduled for surgery. Afterward, he was transferred to Military Central Hospital 108 for radiotherapy. After 6 rounds of radiotherapy, Ph. returned to the National Children's Hospital for chemotherapy.
"By July, my child will have had 13 rounds of chemotherapy. If she responds to the medication and doesn't relapse, she can go home. If she relapses, she'll have to continue chemotherapy," the mother said sadly.
Since last March, little Ph.'s life has been tied to the hospital, his small body almost completely exhausted. "For the first 10 days after the infusion, he could barely eat or drink; he vomited everything he ate and was extremely tired. But he always tried his best, eating little by little to get nutrition. He was very sad staying in the hospital for so long," Ms. B. shared.
Watching the spectacular performances, the circus, and the funny magic show made the boy happier, and his fatigue seemed to disappear.
This morning, May 30th, Ms. B. pushed her child in a wheelchair to participate in the fair as part of the program to receive many free gifts. The boy really liked the books, stories, and toys and brought them back to his hospital room to look at.
Ms. B. and her husband have three children, with Ph. being the youngest son. Their family lives in difficult circumstances, relying solely on farming for their livelihood. They are classified as a poor household, and when their son needed hospitalization, Ms. B. had to borrow money from the policy bank. "The hospital has provided a lot of support for our son, from free meals to treatment costs. Every time we think about the future, my husband and I are very worried," Ms. B. shared.
Diagnosed with congenital biliary atresia just a few days after birth, Ta Khanh V. ( Hanoi ), now 4 years old, is as small as a 2-year-old. Her yellow skin and yellow eyes are characteristic symptoms of babies with congenital biliary atresia. "She underwent surgery to remove her bile ducts and connect her liver and intestines, but the results weren't very good, and now she's showing signs of liver failure," shared Mr. Ta Van V. (V.'s father), adding that his daughter has been recommended for a liver transplant and is currently on the waiting list.
Having been hospitalized since birth, little V. rarely gets to play freely like other children her age. Every month, she visits the National Children's Hospital for check-ups and medication. "This time, I got to celebrate Children's Day in the hospital and received so many gifts. I'm very happy," she shyly recounted.
Joining the children performing on stage, Lo Thi Nh. (from Son La), a young girl suffering from acute leukemia, shared her thoughts at the beginning of the program: "Every day at the Cancer Center, there are children, still very young, who have to endure long periods of medication, lengthy treatments, and pains that they probably can't even name. Some days they are very tired, sometimes they just silently miss home, their school, and the laughter of their friends. But here, they are never alone."
Amidst the seemingly sterile atmosphere of a hospital, filled only with treatment and anxiety, there are always songs, laughter, and beautiful childhood dreams being cherished and preserved. On the occasion of International Children's Day on June 1st, we would like to share with you a story through music – about childhood, the love of parents, the dedicated care, and the hearts that always stand by you.
Diagnosed with the disease in December 2024, the little girl has been receiving treatment at the National Children's Hospital and has not been able to go home since. At times, she has to take medication daily and undergo prolonged treatment, interspersed with intravenous drug infusions according to the treatment plan. When asked about her dreams, Nh. said she hopes to become a doctor in the future so she can treat other children like herself.
Dr. Hoang Minh Phuong, Deputy Director of the National Children's Hospital, shared that in addition to professional treatment, the hospital always pays special attention to caring for the mental well-being of pediatric patients. For children who require long-term treatment or have serious illnesses, recreational activities, social interaction, and receiving attention from the community are crucial, helping them reduce stress, create a positive mindset, and contribute to improving treatment effectiveness.
On the occasion of International Children's Day on June 1st, under the direction of the Hospital's Board of Directors, the Social Work Department, in coordination with various units, philanthropists, and partners, implemented a series of activities to care for child patients undergoing treatment, with the desire to bring them a joyful, warm, and meaningful Children's Day.
The highlight of the series of activities is the "Children's Festival - Spreading Love" program, featuring artistic performances and approximately 400 gifts for participating children. In addition, there is a free fair with 24 stalls and 12 gift categories for around 2,300 child patients.
The total number of donated items for the program amounted to over 18,400 products, with a total organizational cost of approximately 1.5 billion VND.
From the beginning of May until now, the Social Work Department has connected with more than 190 benefactors who have visited, provided financial assistance for medical expenses, given gifts, lucky money, and free meals to the children, with a total estimated value of approximately 1.98 billion VND.
Source: https://cand.vn/tet-thieu-nhi-cua-cac-chien-binh-nhi-dac-biet-post812447.html
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