Child actor Rahul Koli of 'Chello Show' died of leukemia at the age of 10, know about this cancer

Leukemia: Child artist Rahul Koli of the Oscar-winning Indian film Chhello, passed away. He was 10 years old and was suffering from leukemia. His treatment was going on in Ahmedabad. Rahul passed away 10 days before the official release of the film.

Child actor Rahul Koli of 'Chello Show' died of leukemia at the age of 10, know about this cancer
Child actor Rahul Koli of 'Chello Show' passed away, image source: Instagram

Leukemia:  Rahul Koli, the child star of the Gujarati film 'Chhello Show', has passed away. Rahul was only 10 years old and was suffering from leukemia i.e. blood cancer. Rahul was undergoing treatment at the Gujarat Cancer Research Institute. His family had held a prayer meeting for him at Hapa village near Jamnagar.

The film 'Chhello Show' directed by Pan Nalin has been sent from India for the 95th Academy Awards i.e. Oscars. The film is the story of a nine-year-old boy from Saurashtra, who falls in love with cinema. Pan Nalin says the story of the film is inspired by his own life. She grew up in Saurashtra and discovered the magical film world. The story of the film is also similar. Rahul plays the character of Manu in the film, who has become a close friend of the lead character of the film. 

What is leukemia

According to the Mayo Clinic, leukemia is a blood cancer in which cancer develops in the blood-forming tissues of the body, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system. The disease usually involves white blood cells, which are produced in excessive amounts in the bone marrow.

What are the symptoms of leukemia

Symptoms of leukemia vary depending on the type of leukemia. Common leukemia signs and symptoms include:

- fever

 

- Persistent weakness, fatigue

 

- often get severe infections

 

- Losing weight without trying

 

- Swollen lymph nodes, enlargement of the liver or spleen

 

- Bleeding or bruising easily

 

- frequent nose bleeds

 

- Going on small red spots on the skin

 

- Excessive sweating, especially at night

 

- Pain or softening of bones

According to statistics, an estimated 54,025 children and adolescents under the age of 20 in the US are living with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or myeloproliferative neoplasms or in remission. Leukemia is the most common cancer diagnosed in children and adolescents under the age of 20 and accounts for 25.1 percent of all cancer cases in this age group. 

Disclaimer:  The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.