Grade two student has a large growth in his mouth.
Funding Request: $3,479.13 CAD
Critical Need: CNKNK0125
David is typically an energetic, creative, and expressive 9-year-old. He is in grade two and has a particular passion for working with numbers. He is social and loves soccer and singing. David lives with his parents, Gerald and Esther, and his brother. The young family lives close to a dumpsite that emits toxic smoke that causes a variety of health risks, including respiratory issues, skin irritation and other health hazards. Gerald works as a moto-taxi driver, and Esther does laundry for families living in the nearby estates. The whole family is grateful for David’s Chalice sponsor through the Nairobi site.
David was born with a dark mark on his tongue, which his parents always assumed was a harmless birthmark. But during an assessment for another matter, his surgeon noticed that David’s right cheek was swollen. He recommended further assessment by the ENT doctor to investigate the cause. The ENT also noticed a swelling on David’s tongue and recommended a Head MRI scan. The MRI revealed a suggestive malignant lesion. He further recommended a biopsy test for a definitive diagnosis.
The biopsy confirmed that David had Cavernous Hemangioma. Based on this diagnosis, the doctor prescribed medicine to shrink the hemangioma, advising a one-month course with a follow-up visit to assess its effectiveness.
However, after a month of treatment, David began to experience severe side effects, including painful, swollen pimples on his legs that eventually turned into infected lesions that left dark scars. Alarmed, Esther contacted the doctor, who instructed them to halt the medication and come back for a meeting.
At the follow-up, the doctor confirmed the adverse reactions to the medication and proposed an alternative treatment: Sclerotherapy. This non-surgical procedure involves injecting a solution into the blood vessels of the hemangioma to shrink them. The doctor explained that a scan would first be needed to assess the depth of the blood vessels, and anesthesia would be used during the procedure to minimize any discomfort.
These treatments come at a private cost that represents almost two years’ worth of Gerald’s daily wages as a moto-taxi driver.
The Nairobi site has therefore requested $3,479.13 CAD to cover David’s inpatient and post-surgery expenses/ This includes charges for his theatre, ward, surgeon, anesthesia, pharmacy, radiology, medicine, ultrasound, consultations, inpatient costs (bed, doctor’s fee, nurse charges, dressing), and post-hospitalization costs (surgeon’s fee, dressing, review).
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