June 12, 2023
Daw Toe is a 70-year-old woman who lives with her husband in Burma. They are both retired farmers. Daw Toe likes to cook and sew clothing during her free time.
Daw Toe has started to experience severe lower abdominal and back pain. When she walks long distances, the pain increases in her back and abdomen. She also has symptoms when using the restroom. Daw Toe has been diagnosed with kidney stones and swelling in her left kidney.
Our medical partner Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF) is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of a nephrectomy for Daw Toe, an operation to remove her left kidney, scheduled for June 12th.
Daw Toe said, “I feel so sad since I have no money to pay for my surgery cost… Now, I feel a little bit better and I hope I will recover quickly after surgery. I thank everyone for helping me.”
Daw Toe is a 70-year-old woman who lives with her husband in Burma. They are both retired farmers. Daw Toe likes to cook and sew clothing du...
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January 7, 2024
Daw Toe underwent kidney surgery so she can live pain free.
Before kidney removal surgery, Daw Toe had a lot of pain and could not walk because of it. The pain made it difficult for her to sleep at night, especially when she turned onto her left side. She was also weak and had a poor appetite.
Thanks to the procedure and medication, Daw Toe is no longer in pain and can get around by herself. She is sleeping well at night, and her appetite has also returned. She feels happy and lighter after the surgery and relieved that she is not in pain anymore.
Daw Toe said, “When I first learned I had cancer, I was devastated. I wanted to give up in the beginning because I didn’t want to suffer in severe pain. Thanks to the donors, doctors, and my family members for their support and encouragement, it made it possible to have the surgery to remove the cancer. It has helped me to feel a lot better. I have started chemotherapy, and I hope I will feel stronger again soon. I want to thank the donors who have supported my surgery cost. I believe I will get better again and will be able to go home. If I recover completely, I want to sew clothes for my husband and cook for him again.”
Before kidney removal surgery, Daw Toe had a lot of pain and could not walk because of it. The pain made it difficult for her to sleep at ni...
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