Florinda is a 50-year-old single mother who lives with a teenage son in the Philippines. An excellent cook, she supports her small family by operating a food stall, which generates $25 to $40 in revenue per month. However, due to ovarian cysts and a thickened endometrial wall, Florinda has been experiencing pain and fatigue as well as frequent bleeding. These symptoms have prevented her from working more recently.
The position of her cysts cause Florinda to experience pain predominantly in her abdomen and back. While ovarian cysts and a thickened endometrial wall can be benign, they can also be malignant conditions. Therefore, treatment of this condition is crucial, and care will also be taken to rule out any malignancies through biopsies. Florinda’s sister tells us, “We are very excited about Florinda receiving treatment. This means a lot to us. We are very worried about her health.”
We’re raising $550 for a hysterectomy with ovarian removal. This is a definitive treatment that will prevent the recurrence of cysts and thick endometrial walls. As a result, Florinda will no longer experience cyst-related pain or frequent bleeding, and will be able to resume work.