“I can’t leave him alone for even a minute because he starts crying. He needs constant care and attention. He’s in so much pain all the time and he gets anxious if I’m not around. He used to be so active. Cancer has taken away everything from him," says Lakshmi, Prajwal's mother.Prajwal was taken to the doctor when his mother felt a lump in his throat earlier this year. The 8-year-old was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the connective tissue. Lakshmi never imagined her son’s life would completely change overnight. Prajwal started chemotherapy in July and even underwent surgery and even radiation. He is slowly recuperating now but needs 11 more cycles of chemotherapy over the next 6 months for a chance at a full recovery.His mother is the only one he hasPrajwal was only 9-months-old when his father passed away. Since then, Lakshmi has single-handedly taken care of Prajwal and his older brother (9). Lakshmi works as a construction worker in their hometown of Bhadravati, Karnat
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