March 9, 2020
Korb is a 34-year-old mother of two from Cambodia. She has one son and one daughter, she enjoys cooking for her family, cleaning the house, and playing with her children.
Three years ago, Korb had a serious ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the ear drum. For this reason, Korb experiences ear discharge, pain, itchiness, and headaches. She cannot hear others clearly and has been unable to find any work.
Korb traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On March 9th, she will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in her right ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $925 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care.
“I hope that after surgery, the infection will stop and my hearing will improve and my family will not have to worry anymore,” she said.
Korb is a 34-year-old mother of two from Cambodia. She has one son and one daughter, she enjoys cooking for her family, cleaning the house, ...
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March 27, 2020
Korb underwent a mastoidectomy ear surgery.
Korb had a successful operation and she is now recovering at home. She will need to avoid loud noises and prevent any water from entering her ear until her ear heals. She was provided with ear drops, and has been advised by the medical team to use them every day for two weeks to prevent infection. She is set to return in six weeks for a follow-up appointment. Surgery has relieved Korb of her ear infection and discomfort, and is important so that she does not risk further hearing loss and ear damage. Her family is very grateful that the staff could operate successfully.
She said, “I am so happy that I am feeling much better after surgery.”
Korb had a successful operation and she is now recovering at home. She will need to avoid loud noises and prevent any water from entering he...
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