Irma lives in rural Guatemala with her children and two grandchildren. She has taken care of two of her grandchildren since their father died in a car accident several years ago. When she finds a free moment, she likes to listen to music.
Irma received an abnormal colposcopy result that showed cell changes in her cervix, which could indicate cancer. Now, she needs a cone biopsy to further test and remove those cells. Without treatment, Irma will be forced to live with uncertainty. If she does have cancer, her cancer could progress and threaten Irma’s life.
Irma is excited to have a clear diagnosis and appreciates all the support she is receiving in this process. She works odd jobs to provide for her family, but she does not earn enough money to pay for her treatment.
Your donation will pay for Irma to have a $418 cone biopsy, a procedure that will remove a cone shape section of tissue from her cervix. She will undergo this procedure on March 22. The test will reveal if Irma has cervical cancer. If additional treatment is necessary, the cone biopsy will help Irma’s medical team tailor her treatment and give her the best care possible.
Irma shares, “Now I feel a great hope for a better state of life.”