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At just 4, Fariha’s nosebleeds and weakness turned out to be leukaemia. Now 18 and cancer-free, she’s studying for her A-levels with dreams of becoming a film director
In October 2011, tests revealed that Fariha had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare form of cancer. (News18 Hindi)
A young girl from East London was just four years old when she was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. What began as frequent bruises, nosebleeds, and weakness later turned out to be acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Fourteen years later, Fariha has overcome the illness and is now cancer-free, sharing her inspiring journey with the media.
All Started with a Runny Nose
Fariha was in nursery school when her symptoms began. She frequently had bruises on her body, long nosebleeds that were difficult to stop, and extreme fatigue. Despite the bruises, she couldn’t recall injuring herself. Her energy levels dropped, and she often felt tired.
One morning, as she was preparing for school, Fariha felt a strange sensation in her right leg. She was unable to lift or walk on it. Initially, her mother assumed she was making excuses to skip school. But it soon became clear that Fariha genuinely couldn’t walk, prompting an urgent visit to the doctor and further tests.
A Rare Cancer Diagnosis
In October 2011, tests revealed that Fariha had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare form of cancer. Her mother was devastated by the diagnosis, but Fariha, too young to understand the word “cancer,” simply knew that she was ill and would have to stay in hospital. She was admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), where doctors gave her hope that she could recover.
Fariha’s treatment continued for two years and involved intensive chemotherapy, which caused several side effects. She lost her hair three times, had trouble walking, and needed a wheelchair most of the time. Eating became difficult, and she had to be fed through a tube. Nausea was a daily struggle.
A Moment of Relief
In 2013, Fariha was called in for a routine check-up. That’s when she received the joyful news that her chemotherapy was over. It was a moment she describes as dreamlike. However, her challenges didn’t end there. Her right leg didn’t recover for nearly a year, and she once again needed a wheelchair. It took two years for her to return to a normal life. Attending school remained difficult, as she would get tired very quickly.
Today, Fariha is 18 years old and completely cancer-free. She is studying for her A-levels and has a clear goal to become a film director. Her journey from illness to recovery is a story of courage, resilience, and hope.
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