‘BB’ was found by a good Samaritan – ‘BB’ was just 14 yrs old, desperately trying to care for all his younger siblings in the West of Uganda Kagondo district. His mother had just died and father imprisoned in Luzira high security jail. Carers noticed a rapidly growing mass on his back. This proved to be a lymphoma (NHL).
‘BB’ was referred to Hope Ward Charity Cancer Unit and since April 2009, he has received several cycles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy over 6 months. A plastic surgeon, at Corsu, removed loose skin and scar tissue and we are pleased to note that everything was clear of disease.
‘BB’ is now back home after all his months of treatment, where his brothers and sisters were overjoyed to see him alive, well and happy.
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