6 Year Old Tells Hyderabad Doctor He Has 'Only 6 Months Left,' Heartwarming Story Goes Viral?

A Hyderabadi doctor shared on Twitter what transpired after receiving an unexpected request from a six-year-old cancer patient. The heartwarming story has now gone viral. Here's what happened.

6 year old tells doctor he has 'grade 4 cancer'

6-yr old to me: "Doctor, I have grade 4 cancer and will live only for 6 more months, don't tell my parents about this"
1. It was another busy OPD, when a young couple walked in. They had a request "Manu is waiting outside. He has cancer, but we haven't disclosed that to him+

¡ª Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM?? (@hyderabaddoctor) January 4, 2023

In a series of tweets, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad, described how a six-year-old kid named Manu asked him not to notify his parents that he had cancer. This is how it happened.

When Kumar was busy in OPD one fine day, a young couple walked in with a strange request. The couple said, "Manu is waiting outside. He has cancer, but we haven't disclosed that to him. Please see him and advise your treatment, and don't share the diagnosis to him."

The doctor then met Manu, who was in a wheelchair, and granted the parents' request. "He was referred by his #oncologist for management of seizures. He had a smile, appeared confident & smart."

Manu had Glioblastoma Multiforme Grade 4 cancer

3. On reviewing history and medical records- Manu had been diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme grade 4 in left side of brain, due to which he had paralysis of right hand and leg. He had been operated, and was on chemotherapy. Seizures were due to brain cancer. #MedTwitter

¡ª Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM?? (@hyderabaddoctor) January 4, 2023

Kumar then proceeded to review Manu's history and medical records and found out that, "Manu had been diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme grade 4 in left side of brain, due to which he had paralysis of right hand and leg. He had been operated, and was on chemotherapy. Seizures were due to brain cancer."

With Manu's parents, the doctor explained his treatment and addressed their concerns. Manu then requested a private meeting with Dr. Kumar from his parents as they prepared to leave.

It was then that Manu said the most heartwarming thing to the doctor. He told the doctor that he has read all about the disease on his iPad and informed him that he knows he will only live for six more months.

He said, "Dr, I have read all about the disease on iPad and I am aware that I will live only for 6 more months but I haven't shared this with my parents, as they would get upset. They love me a lot. Please don't share with them."

Expectedly, after being shocked and unable to talk for a few moments, Dr. Kumar eventually composed himself and assured the young child that he would attend to his request. The young patient waited outside while he continued the chat with Manu's parents.

7. I couldn't keep the promise to Manu, as it was important to bring family on the same page on this sensitive issue. It was vital that the family enjoyed together, whatever time was left. More so, as Manu knew about his illness. Whether he understood the gravity, I am unsure.

¡ª Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM?? (@hyderabaddoctor) January 4, 2023

When Manu's parents learned that their son was aware of his sickness, they sobbed yet were grateful as they walked out of the OPD with a sad heart. Nine months later, Manu's parents came to see Dr. Kumar.

The parents said, "Doctor, we had a great time with Manu after we met you. He wanted to visit Disneyland and we went with him. We took temporary leave from job and spent quality time with Manu. We lost him a month back. Today's visit is to just thank you for giving us those best 8 months."

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