August 23, 2016
Grace is an elderly lady from Kenya who lives alone as her husband is deceased. She is a mother to four children. Grace keeps a few goats and tends to her small farm to meet her daily needs.
In February 2016, Grace noticed a swelling on her neck that became painful. She was brought to our facility and given medication. However, after several clinical visits, Grace was told her symptoms are due to a thyroid goiter, or an enlarged thyroid gland. She was told that she needed a subtotal thyroidectomy, but unfortunately the cost of treatment is too high for her to afford.
If not treated, Grace may suffer hyperthyroidism and further complications, such as pain and inability to work.
“I want to be treated because the pain is affecting me,” Grace shared. “I want to enjoy my old age.”
Grace is an elderly lady from Kenya who lives alone as her husband is deceased. She is a mother to four children. Grace keeps a few goats an...
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November 1, 2016
Grace successfully received thyroid surgery.
Grace is doing great and her surgery was a success! She was very happy to receive the treatment. Just after surgery she is still struggling to swallow, but is on track to be able to after full recovery. She has shared that her pain has decreased significantly. She is scheduled to have a number of review clinics to assess her recovery progress.
“Thank you for the assistance. God bless you,” shares Grace. “I look forward to full recovery to enjoy my old age.”
Grace is doing great and her surgery was a success! She was very happy to receive the treatment. Just after surgery she is still struggling ...
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