September 29, 2022
Chan Tho is a 16-year-old student in grade nine from Cambodia. She is an only child, and her parents grow rainy-day rice and vegetables. In her free time, she enjoys reading books, doing homework, listening to music, and watching TV.
Three years ago, she noticed a lump on her right leg above the knee. In the past two months, it has grown quickly, causing her to walk more slowly due to progressive pain. Doctors have diagnosed it as osteochondroma, an overgrowth of cartilage and bone that happens at the end of the bone near the growth plate, and is the most common noncancerous bone growth.
Chan Tho traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On September 29th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Chan Tho’s family needs help to raise $469 to fund this procedure.
She shared: “I hope the tumor will be removed quickly and my pain will stop.”
Chan Tho is a 16-year-old student in grade nine from Cambodia. She is an only child, and her parents grow rainy-day rice and vegetables. In ...
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January 15, 2023
Chan Tho underwent surgery to remove a tumor.
Chan Tho underwent a successful osteotomy to remove the tumor on her leg. She spent several days at the hospital and was able to return home with a follow-up appointment in a month. She worked with the physiotherapist for rehabilitative exercises to strengthen her leg and correct her gait. Now, Chan Tho can return to school and keep up with her classmates. She said that she will no longer be ashamed of her limp and plans to pursue her dream of becoming a pharmacist one day.
Chan Tho’s mother said: “We are relieved Chan Tho was able to get help. I was afraid she would be crippled for the rest of her life, and now she can return to school and be healthy. Thank you for making it possible for her to have such good care.”
Chan Tho underwent a successful osteotomy to remove the tumor on her leg. She spent several days at the hospital and was able to return home...
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