November 14, 2017
Meet four-year-old Htoo from Burma. He lives with his parents in a refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border. Htoo says his favorite things to do are “going to kindergarten and playing with my friends.”
Htoo’s parents first noticed a lump on their son’s throat two years ago. Doctors have now diagnosed Htoo with a congenital condition known as thyroglossal cyst. He requires surgery on his thyroid gland to treat it.
Htoo was previously submitted for surgery through Watsi but doctors concluded that the cyst was too small to operate on. However, Htoo is eligible for surgery this time and will undergo a thyroidectomy procedure on November 20.
Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is asking for help to raise $1,500 for Htoo’s surgery.
Meet four-year-old Htoo from Burma. He lives with his parents in a refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border. Htoo says his favorite things to d...
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December 11, 2017
Htoo underwent a thyroidectomy.
Now, Htoo feels a lot better and he can eat without any problem. He will return home and return to school soon. Htoo’s mother said that she feels very happy and is no longer worried for her son.
His mother says, “Currently, I have to leave my shop at home unattended and my children under the care of my neighbors. After this surgery, I can go back to work. And my son will go back to school.”
Now, Htoo feels a lot better and he can eat without any problem. He will return home and return to school soon. Htoo’s mother said that she ...
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