Chemotherapy does not keep Aayush down

MUMBAI: For many students, 80% in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) board exams is not ideal . But that is not the case for 15-year-old Aayush Mithaiwala from Christ Church School in Byculla. Aayush is perfectly happy with his scores as he has been undergoing chemotherapy for over a year now and this is proof of his hard work.
Aayush is suffering from an internal brain disease which requires radiotherapy and chemotherapy.His last two years have been very difficult but he gave it his best and has made his family and school proud. He had a very tough schedule to handle in the last few months, prior to exams. It primarily consisted of chemotherapy in the morning followed by a quick nap and then it was books all day. “I am very happy with my score, I wasn’t expecting so much. I wanted to do science but have not scored enough, so I will do commerce. I am on cloud nine now!” Aayush said.
He gives immense credit to his family.
“They have been very supportive and have helped me sail through tough times,” Aayush said.
His family is delighted with his performance. Radhika has never been prouder of her little brother. “He should give us a treat now!” she said. The family has gone through rough times in the past two years but Aayush’s results have boosted their spirits.
The school is also very proud of their student’s achievement. The principal, Carl Laurie , said, “It is very satisfying to know that Aayush has done so well. He was a tremendous sportsman and a much disciplined student . Even in his worst times, he smiled through it all. The teachers were worried about him but he has made us all very happy. We wish him luck for his future endeavours.”