shared by Jannet Khoo
This case we would like to share is for one of the volunteer who helped Jannet to deliver the groceries to the needy people.
One trouble comes after another.
Being diagnosed with breast cancer at the
age of 68 might already sound heartbreaking, but for Ms. Ng, this was only the
beginning of her challenges. Now, at 79, Ms. Ng faces yet another painful
struggle—a severe wound on her lower back with exposed, damaged tissue that
grows larger each day. Mr. Goh, Ms Ng’s son, as her primary caretaker,
shares the painful suffering of his mother.
Tragic Turn: Elderly Mother Faces New Health Scare After
Fall
It was already painful for Mr. Goh to witness his elderly
mother undergo a mastectomy to survive her breast cancer. Worse, on June 9 this
year, his mom accidentally fell in the bathroom. They were relieved
when they found nothing serious until a blackened spot was spotted on
her lower back as she started losing her appetite. She was then rushed
to the hospital for further treatment.
Ms. Ng was suspected to have a crack in her lumbar
bone. However, due to her age and the expensive cost of surgery, she
was advised not to proceed. Mr. Goh, already struggling financially, made
the heartbreaking decision to care for his mother at home. Despite his
best efforts, her wound continued to worsen.
Inadequate Resources and Persistent Pain
With limited resources, the most he could do was arrange for
daily wound cleaning services to prevent the infection from spreading and to
clean the damaged tissue. Each day, he watches helplessly as his beloved mother
endures unimaginable pain, knowing he can’t afford the care she desperately
needs.
Mr. Goh’s monthly income is barely enough to cover their
daily needs. To make matters worse, his financial status is in a deficit of
over RM3000, making it impossible to afford his mother’s necessary
medical treatment. With a stutter in his voice, he shares that his
only wish is to witness his mother enjoy her old age with good health, putting
aside his intention to get married to fully commit to his mother’s care
(Details credit to New Life Foundation)
Wish list.
Daily care and business supplements required:
- (1) Adult milk powder (Ensure Gold) + protein powder (Metabolic Otein) RM12
- RM12X 30 = RM 360
- (2) Nurse’s wound cleaning fee RM90
- Rm90 x 30 = RM 270 (sponsored)
- (3) Wound washing supplies: RM32
- RM32 x 30 = RM960
(Daily disposable disinfection equipment, wound patches,
disinfectant water, wound healing cream, cotton, panty liners, debridement
sterile cotton, tape wound moisturizing cream, etc.)
Monthly cost budget RM4000
Donations can be at this link: https://www.newlifefoundation.com.my/en-case-471-msng/
