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Argentine Toddler With Neuroblastoma Airlifted to Buenos Aires for Care at Garrahan

Provincial officials say an air ambulance arranged with Corrientes will deliver him to Garrahan this afternoon.

Overview

  • The Chaco government said the two-year-old is scheduled to arrive at Hospital Garrahan at 16:30 local time on Tuesday.
  • Felipe was diagnosed in Florianópolis with neuroblastoma involving tumors in the thorax, spinal cord and orbital bones during a family trip.
  • After transfusions and ICU care, he stabilized and was moved to the oncology ward, with a port placed as chemotherapy was prepared.
  • Doctors favored air over ground transfer due to distance, and the operation was coordinated by Chaco with Corrientes and the provincial insurer INSSSEP.
  • Biopsy results are expected in roughly 10–15 days to guide definitive treatment, as the family continues fundraising and praises the free care received in Brazil.