Reyes first came into our clinic because of the nearly constant pain she has in her abdomen. She has had this for a few months, and it has made it hard for her to focus on the things she wants to do because it causes her so much discomfort. She has also had moderate bleeding, which has caused her to become anemic. Our medical team believes that her symptoms are consistent with a cervical polyp, but a biopsy is needed to be sure that the mass is not cancerous.
Reyes is a 43-year-old mother of seven children, and she cares for her children with a lot of love. She lives with them and her husband in a one-room house in a rural coffee-growing community near the Pacific coast of Guatemala. She works in her home, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her children. Her husband works in the fields, but often lacks the money necessary to buy basic things for the family, such as fruit, vegetables, and eggs. The cost of travel to the hospital is far too high for her, and so she has not been able to afford the biopsy that she needs to diagnose her condition.
Right now, it is unclear if Reyes has cancer or a simply cervical polyp, but this test will clarify her condition. After she receives her diagnosis, our medical team will be able to provide her with the appropriate follow-up care. With a donation of $260, Reyes will be able to receive her diagnosis. Reyes said, “I want to recover so I will be able to see my children grow and become good people.”
