“In April 2014, Htwe began to feel fatigued and developed a cough,” shares our medical partner, Burma Border Projects (BBP). “Since then she has struggled to sleep horizontally, and has egg shaped mass on her neck that makes it difficult for her to breathe.”
Htwe is a hard working, 52-year-old mother from Burma. She is the sole caretaker of her five children, and also cares for her niece. One of her children is currently undergoing cardiac treatment.
Htwe has developed a cluster of benign masses on her neck that interfere with her ability to sleep and breathe. $1500 will fund the removal of her masses, which have been diagnosed as benign.
“Treatment will make her a better mother and provider to her children,” shares BBP. “Without the stress of her condition she will be happier and can think about the future with less stress and worry.”
“My kids need me. What will my kids and niece do without me? I need to get treatment for them,” Htwe adds.