December 7, 2021
Srey Noch is a 29-year-old married mother of two children from Cambodia. She and her husband have two daughters, one who is nine years old and in school, and another who is four. Her husband works as a car repairman, while Srey Noch works in a clothes factory. In her free time, Srey Noch enjoys cooking for her family and watching television with her family.
Two years ago, Srey Noch developed a painful mass on her right jaw. The mass has grown quickly and she is very worried about her health. She feels ill and is unable to open her mouth or eat solid food. She visited a local hospital for examination, and they referred her to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) for specialized surgery.
Srey Noch traveled to CSC for examination and treatment. She was diagnosed with ameloblastoma, or a non-cancerous tumor of the jaw area. On December 8th, surgeons at CSC will perform surgery to remove the mandibular mass and repair the wound with a fibular free flap. Now, Srey Noch needs help to fund this $657 procedure.
Srey Noch shared that she hopes the mass will be removed and not return. She said, “I want the surgery to cover my wound so that I can have a normal face again.”
Srey Noch is a 29-year-old married mother of two children from Cambodia. She and her husband have two daughters, one who is nine years old a...
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April 1, 2022
Srey Noch underwent a successful excision and flap surgery.
Srey Noch’s surgery was a success! She underwent extensive surgery to remove the mass on her mandible. The surgery caused facial swelling which will affect the way she eats, drinks, and speaks over the next few weeks, but she is relieved that the mass will be gone. She will stay in the hospital for several weeks while surgeons monitor her carefully to make sure the flap used to rebuild her jaw is healing well. After she heals, she’s eager to return home to her province and her family. She hopes to find another job soon to help support her family.
Srey Noch shared, “my children miss me and wonder where I have gone. I am so happy to tell them I will be home soon, and my face will be normal again. Everyone is so kind to me during this time. I am grateful to the staff and all the people who helped me to have this surgery.”
Srey Noch's surgery was a success! She underwent extensive surgery to remove the mass on her mandible. The surgery caused facial swelling wh...
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