A toddler who’s affected by a tumor that causes his tongue to swell is now on his technique to restoration due to GMA Kapuso Foundation.
Gadiel Caasugan, whose story was first featured in “24 Oras” final 12 months, is now in a position to go to high school and play with different kids.
Previously, he grew weak and misplaced weight as a result of it was tough for him to eat attributable to his situation.
“Nabunutan ako ng tinik. Masarap sa pakiramdam na nakikita ko ‘yung bata nakakapaglaro na unlike before na laging nakatago sa bahay,” mentioned Melvin Bonete, Gadiel’s father.
According to Dr. Gil Vicente, an ENT (Ears, Nose, Throat) specialist, the tumor in Gadiel’s tongue is a mixture of hemangioma at lymphangioma.
Thanks to therapy that he acquired final 12 months, the tumor is now changing into smaller and he’s now in a position to put it again inside his mouth.
“Lumiit na ng 50% mula sa base line, mapula na rin ang dila niya wala nang dumudugo. We are hoping na tuloy tuloy na ang pagliit ng dila niya hanggang bumalik ito sa normal size,” mentioned Dr. Marvin Tamaña, an interventional radiologist on the Philippine Heart Center.
Gadiel nonetheless wants two extra classes of sclerotherapy and injectable medicines.
For those that want to assist, the GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations via financial institution deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank bank card, and Lazada.
For extra data, go to the GMA Kapuso Foundation web site.
“Maraming salamat po sa GMA Kapuso Foundation. Sana po tuloy tuloy na ang aking paggaling,” Gadiel mentioned.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
