When 6-year-old Farhin Jannat first came to our partner hospital in Guwahati, her parents were carrying a fear they could not put into words. Farhin had been diagnosed with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, and overnight, life became about hospitals, treatment schedules, and unanswered questions.

Farhin’s family is from Dhubri. They now travel from home for follow-ups, and she stays with her father, mother and brother. Her father, Fazirul Hoque, works in a private company, and like most families navigating childhood cancer, they were worried about 2 things at once. Their child’s health, and how they would manage everything else around it.

“When we first heard the diagnosis, we were devastated,” her parents share. “We were scared and confused, and we did not know what the days ahead would look like.”

Over the last 1.5 years, Farhin’s journey has had its share of ups and downs. At the start of treatment, she was well nourished. But as chemotherapy began, her appetite reduced, and there were days when eating was difficult. Steroid medications brought additional challenges, including sudden changes in her weight, and her diet needed careful monitoring to keep her body nourished and strong.

In the beginning, following nutrition advice consistently was not easy for the family. Like many parents, they were overwhelmed and trying to cope with too much at once. Over time, with regular counselling and close follow-up, they began to understand how important nutrition is during cancer treatment. Slowly, they started trusting the process, following the plan, and supporting Farhin through every meal.

With support through rations, supplements and in-meals, Farhin’s family felt a sense of relief. The nutrition support reduced their financial stress and helped them focus fully on Farhin’s recovery, knowing that her daily nutrition needs were being taken care of.

“It helped us give her the right food at the right time,” her parents say. “That made a big difference for us.”

Today, Farhin is in the maintenance phase and is currently on her last maintenance cycle. Her nutritional status is stable, and she continues to do well. She is more responsive, more comfortable, and slowly getting back to being a child who talks, plays, and shows her strength in small but meaningful ways.

When asked about her dreams, Farhin smiles and says she wants to become a doctor when she grows up.

Her family also shares a message for other parents who are just starting this journey. “Take care of your child’s nutrition, hygiene and treatment. Stay calm and do your best every day. This journey tests you, but with patience and proper care, things do get better.”

Farhin’s story reminds us that healing is not only about medicines. It is also about daily nourishment, consistency, and the quiet strength of families who keep going, one day at a time.