Dr Wagle returns home: Treatment ‘impossible’

Dr  Prasad Sharma Wagle, who had been undergoing treatment for appendix cancer at a New Delhi-based hospital, was discharged on Monday, doctors said his treatment is impossible.

'The cancer cells have spread to my liver and there is a risk of them spreading to my chest,' Dr Chitra Wagle explained of his condition.

After spending 14 months in the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, Dr Chitra Wagle flew back to Nepal with his wife and father-in-law. The treatment and the hospital stay cost him around Rs 7 million. The Nepal government had provided Rs 500,000 for his treatment, while the Nepal Medical Association had also extended financial support.

Dr Chitra Wagle had to sell most of his property, including an X-ray machine and medical equipment in his possession, to arrange money for his treatment.

Meanwhile, Nepali people from around the globe have collected around Rs 1.5 million through campaigns on social networking sites to educate the three children of Dr Chitra Wagle.

“I am grateful for all the support that me and my family have received,” he said.

Dr Chitra Wagle, who hails from Rupandehi, had been serving as the medical superintendent in the Arghakhanchi District Hospital before he left for treatment. Under his initiative, the district hospital had started providing round-the-clock service, emergency blood facility and facilities related to child delivery and surgery.

Upon his return, Dr Chitra Wagle said he wishes to dedicate the rest of his life to social service.

“I could offer my service to senior citizens in Ashrams at Devghat, as the place is near the Bharatpur Cancer Hospital, where I could go for my check up regularly.”