Lae Lae is a 34-year-old woman from Burma. About a year ago, Lae Lae moved from her village to find a better income and now sells vegetables in the local market. However, Lae Lae’s husband still works as a farmer where she used to live. Our medical partner, Burma Border Project (BBP), tells us that Lae Lae divides her time between her current town and where her husband is located, depending on her health.
Recently, Lae Lae was diagnosed with two large cysts in her abdomen. BBP explains, “Lae Lae has back pain, the mass in her abdomen is palpable and painful – she feels like the mass is getting bigger all the time.”
In addition to the discomfort, Lae Lae’s condition causes her to constantly worry about her symptoms worsening. While she earns enough money to support her everyday needs, Lae Lae’s income is not enough to cover her medical expenses.
$1,500 will fund a total abdominal hysterectomy, removing Lae Lae’s uterus, cervix, and painful abdominal masses simultaneously. In addition to relieving her current symptoms, this operation ensures that Lae Lae’s condition will not persist–giving her peace of mind for her future health.
Lae Lae shares, “Once I have had surgery I will go back and work as a farmer again with my husband.”