November 22, 2016
Ma Nyein lives in the village in Burma where she was born. She is 42, and she lives with her 18-year-old son and her seven-year-old nephew. Her daughter has worked in a food shop in Bangkok for seven years.
Eight months ago, Ma Nyein had an accident inside of her house. She stepped on a loose plank in the floor, which made the piece of wood swing up and hit the left side of her head. Soon after, her left eye became swollen, bruised, and numb.
When her condition did not improve, Ma Nyein visited our medical partner’s care center. She underwent a CT scan, the results of which revealed a benign brain tumor. Before surgery can take place, Ma Nyein’s doctor wants to perform an MRI to clarify the mass. This $814 scan is scheduled for November 24.
“I would like to recover soon,” says Ma Nyein. “Then, I can open my own shop at home to sell dried food and the clothes that I made.”
Ma Nyein lives in the village in Burma where she was born. She is 42, and she lives with her 18-year-old son and her seven-year-old nephew. ...
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March 13, 2017
Ma Nyein underwent an MRI.
The MRI was a success and proved helpful in diagnosing Ma Nyein.
The result from this test shows Ma Nyein has a large mass causing pressure on the optic chiasm, the part of the brain where the optic nerves cross. With this finding, the doctor decided to proceed with the operation to remove that cystic mass. Ma Nyein is scheduled to undergo surgery.
“I am very happy that I get to find out about my condition. I am also happy to learn about the type of surgery that I’ll be having and I am excited to get well soon. I plan to start sewing as soon as I recover from this illness,” says Ma Nyein.
The MRI was a success and proved helpful in diagnosing Ma Nyein.
The result from this test shows Ma Nyein has a large mass causing press...
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