Children's Disease Information

On Christmas Eve 2023, a challenging journey began for Dương Nguyễn Thiên Lam when her family noticed unusual white spots in photos of her left eye. In January 2024, the family took her to the Eye Hospital, where they received the heartbreaking news that she had Retinoblastoma.

Retinoblastoma is a rare form of eye cancer, primarily affecting children under the age of 5. It develops from the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

Thiên Lam has undergone six rounds of chemotherapy at the Oncology Hospital. Unfortunately, during a recent follow-up visit, the doctors found that the tumor had grown larger, and they recommended surgery to remove the affected eye. Luckily, through a series of fortunate connections, Thiên Lam's family was introduced to the Children of Vietnam Charitable Fund and Dr. Huỳnh Hữu Danh, an interventional radiologist at FV Hospital. They began treatment using intra-arterial chemotherapy to stop the tumor’s growth, shrink its size, and ultimately eliminate it. More importantly, this treatment aims to PRESERVE HER EYESIGHT, allowing Thiên Lam to continue seeing the loving light of the world.

Thiên Lam’s paternal family is from Nghệ An, and her maternal family is from Hà Tĩnh. Her parents currently rent a home in Lâm Đồng, where they live and work. Her father works as a poultry farm laborer, earning only 10,000,000 VND per month. Her mother stays home to care for Thiên Lam and her 4-month-old sister, who also needs regular checkups due to concerns about genetic inheritance. Adding to the family's challenges, her grandfather was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer. The family is facing severe financial hardship, with their resources drained after numerous treatments for Thiên Lam. Now, as they stand before this opportunity to preserve her eyesight, they humbly seek support from the kind-hearted to help them through this difficult time.

Note:
The estimated total cost is based on the initial treatment plan provided by the doctor.
The cost may be adjusted after follow-up appointments.
Upon completion of the treatment process, the final cost will be accurately updated and substantiated by the medical records from the hospital where the children are receiving treatment.