Children's Disease Information

Since he was a child, Hao has lived with his grandmother. His parents separated early on due to personal differences. His father works as a laborer far from home to earn a living. Despite living with his grandmother, Hao is always well-behaved and tries his best to help with household chores. In their small home, there are four people: Hao, his grandmother, and his two uncles. His grandfather passed away early, having served in the army and been exposed to Agent Orange. Both of Hao’s uncles were severely affected by this: one is bedridden, while the other suffers from mental illness and is unable to work. Apart from the local government’s assistance, Hao’s grandmother works tirelessly to take care of her children and grandchildren.

Hao's father was fortunate not to contract the illness, but it seems the effects of the chemical were passed down to Hao. He was born with neurofibromatosis, and the first tumor appeared on his left cheek, gradually growing larger over time, pressing on his jaw and teeth, and hindering his normal development. Now 12 years old, Hao can only eat soft food due to difficulty chewing. Additionally, the tumor has spread to his eye, causing the loss of vision in one of his eyes. When Hao was younger, his family managed to gather enough money to take him to Hanoi for treatment, but the tumor continued to grow.

Currently, Hao is undergoing treatment under the supervision of Dr. McKay Kinnon.