13-year-old boy need medical assistance

A 13-year-old boy from Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City is in need of medical assistance for his chemotherapy.

Aldrin Plarisan was recently diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor of the muscles.

The disease started months ago when a bone swelling started to appear on Aldrin’s face. The swelling turned out to be a cancerous tumor which prompted surgery to remove the tumor from his head. Aldrin suffered partial paralysis after the operation. He also suffered frequent severe headache and vomiting. Sometimes he had to cut classes so he could rest as the pain was unbearable.

Right after the surgery, Aldrin was advised by his physician to undergo chemotherapy followed by radiation therapy once a week for 52 days to prevent recurrence of tumor.

However, the requested chemotherapy was not complied because Aldrin’s parents are financially hard-up. Now the tumor is starting to grow again.

Aldrin’s father is a tricycle driver while his mother earns money by doing laundry for their neighbors. Aldrin has a twin brother and three other siblings who are all studying. Aldrin is asking for financial help to complete his treatment.

Kindhearted individuals may coordinate with Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation Inc.-Cebu at the Cebu City Health building at 2324706, 4129020 and (0917)6257090 or deposit donations directly to Unionbank at account no. 00-112-000066-2. Please indicate the name of the patient in the deposit slip.