Marjorie is a mother of two from the Philippines. For the last 19 years, Marjorie has lived with a thyroid goiter. She has not visited a doctor because she knew she would not be able to afford the cost of treatment.
Marjorie currently experiences difficulty swallowing, extreme fatigue, and pain in her neck when lifting heavy objects. This makes it difficult for her to care for her family, including two school-aged children. It is also very hard for her to do work around the home.
A friend from Marjorie’s church told her about Watsi’s medical partner and the opportunity to receive free healthcare. After going for a screening, she was diagnosed with a thyroid goiter. She needs a thyroidectomy to remove her thyroid gland.
After the treatment, Marjorie is excited to do the things she could not do before - like lifting heavy objects. “She is looking forward to waking up one day and enjoying the rest of the day with out worrying about her condition,” her medical team shared. Her self-esteem will also improve, and for the first time in 19 years she will be symptom free.
“I thought that I would have this for a lifetime,” Marjorie shared. “Upon knowing that someone could help me to get rid of this lump, I was excited and joy flooded my heart. I am very happy that this is the day I have waited for so long, I will be treated. Thank you for making this possible and for giving me another chance to live a normal life.”