June 27, 2023
Leakhena is an active 2-year-old toddler. She is the youngest of three children. They live in Phnom Penh where her father is a tuktuk driver and her mother is a homemaker. At home, Leakhena loves to play with her older brothers and eat ice cream.
Since she was born, she has had a small lump on her left forehead that has recently been developing in size. When her mother touches it, a bloody discharge oozes out and her mother is very worried. They are unable to afford a private clinic visit.
Leakhena and her mother traveled to our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) to receive treatment. On June 27th, surgeons at CSC will perform a surgery to remove the mass. Her family is able to contribute $100 to the surgery, and they needs only $273 to fully fund the procedure.
Her mother said, “I hope that she doesn’t have a lump on her head after surgery, and she will look pretty like other young girls.”
Leakhena is an active 2-year-old toddler. She is the youngest of three children. They live in Phnom Penh where her father is a tuktuk driver...
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January 25, 2024
Leakhena underwent surgery to remove a lump.
Leakhena and her mom made a journey to our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre, where a skilled plastic surgeon successfully removed the growth from her head. She stayed in the hospital for one night just to be safe, as there’s a small chance of bleeding after such a procedure. Over the next few weeks, the swelling on her face should go down, and she’ll be able to get back to her usual playful self. Her parents are relieved that they don’t have to worry about the growth bleeding anymore, especially since Leakhena is such an energetic child.
Her mother said, “I hope she grows up to look like other children. She has been very shy and did not want to play with kids because of her bump. Thank you to the surgeons and the staff who helped and who make sure Cambodians can have this kind of treatment for our children.”
Leakhena and her mom made a journey to our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre, where a skilled plastic surgeon successfully removed ...
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