December 2, 2019
Khin is 38-year-old woman in Thailand. Originally from Mon State, Burma, Khin went to one of the refugee camps in Thailand to visit her cousins and search for job opportunities four years ago. However, Khin met her husband there and ended up moving in with her parents-in-law, four brothers-in-law and a nephew in the camp.
Since 2016, Khin has been experiencing abnormal bleeding, pain in her back and suprapubic area which increases whenever she walks long distances. She has been diagnosed with uterine myoma. She has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, Khin’s symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future.
Fortunately, Khin is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy with our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, and is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, she will no longer experience pain or discomfort and will be able to return to work full-time.
Khin is 38-year-old woman in Thailand. Originally from Mon State, Burma, Khin went to one of the refugee camps in Thailand to visit her cous...
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March 18, 2020
Khin underwent a hysterectomy.
Since receiving surgery, Khin has no more pain in her suprapubic area and, as opposed to before, now she can lie on her back properly. She no longer has abnormal bleeding and she feels like she is recovering from her treatment.
Now, she can walk longer distances without pain and she can eat whatever she wants. She is extremely happy for the treatment she received, and she said that she is now able to sit and walk without discomfort. For now, she plans to rest for a few months. When she recovers fully from the operation, she wants to find a work as a daily laborer outside of the refugee camp to help repay her debt and support her family.
Khin said, “I have suffered from my condition for a long time and sometimes I thought I would die because I could not afford to pay for my treatment. I am very happy that the kind donors helped me receive this treatment. As a refugee, I would never be able to afford my treatment without their help.”
Since receiving surgery, Khin has no more pain in her suprapubic area and, as opposed to before, now she can lie on her back properly. She n...
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