Khen resides in a household with her parents, dedicated rice farmers, and three siblings. Among her siblings, she has a 25-year-old brother and a 23-year-old sister who are actively involved in farming alongside their parents. Additionally, there's an 18-year-old brother currently pursuing his studies in the 11th grade. Khen, herself, is a 9th-grade student who finds joy in her chemistry class and cherishes the time spent with her friends. During her leisure hours, she likes to play volleyball and savor a good bowl of soup. She would like to attend a university and become a teacher when she graduates.
Khen has developed a hard mass on the medial side of her left femur, and its growth over the past three months has become a source of worry for her parents. The pain she experiences while walking or standing for extended periods adds to their concerns.
A villager told the family about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, which specializes in pediatric bone diseases. Recognizing the financial constraints that often hinder access to essential medical care, the family took a ten-hour journey over rough roads to reach the center for a diagnosis and potential cure for their daughter.
Doctors have diagnosed her condition as osteochondroma, usually a benign lesion in children, characterized by a hard bump starting from the bone, usually near one end of a bone segment. On December 12, they plan to remove the hard mass attached to her femur. However, the family faces a financial hurdle, as the total cost of the complex procedure amounts to $726, which includes surgery, hospitalization, medications, and post-op rehabilitation.
Khen said: "I am hoping to have an easy surgery so I can walk well soon with no pain and no more infection."