Woman with lump in chest gets medical attention with GMA Kapuso Foundation’s help

A woman in Pangasinan who discovered a lump in her chest months ago had finally been checked by a medical professional with the help of GMA Kapuso Foundation.

According to a “24 Oras” report on Thursday, it has been eight months since 48-year-old Teofanes Kasil felt a lump through breast self-examination.

However, the mom of six said didn’t get the chance to have it checked even as she started feeling pain in the area because of lack of income.

“Gusto kong magpa-checkup pero nasasayangan ako. Gusto ko ay ’yung pangangailangan muna namin bago yung sa’kin,” said Teofanes, who earned a living by selling balut and ihaw-ihaw.

[I want to have it checked but I think it’s just a waste of money. I’ll just use it for our family’s needs instead of my own.]

Her husband Buddy Dalope was heartbroken by the situation. However, even if he wanted her to feel better, his income of PHP300 a day as a security guard also wasn’t enough.

“Kahit mamatay na ako, ’wag lang [siya] mamatay kasi mahal na mahal ko yung asawa ko,” Buddy said.

[I don’t care if I die, as long as she doesn’t, because I love my wife so much.]

With the help of GMA Kapuso Foundation, Teofanes was examined by Dr. Rosa Lure Cachin-Imperio of Region 1 Medical Center. She also underwent a biopsy exam to determine if the lump was cancerous.

“Hindi pa naman malaki ’yung bukol, movable naman upon examination though my concern is meron din kasi siyang kulani sa kili-kili. Hindi pa rin natin masasabi kung cancer siya,” said the doctor.

[The lump isn’t big, upon examination it looks movable, though my concern is she also has swollen lymph nodes on her underarm. We still can’t say if it’s cancer.]

While the results of her biopsy aren’t out yet, Teofanes is asking help for her medical expenses in case a bigger amount will be needed.

“Kung ano man ’yung resulta nitong examination, sana po may tumulong kasi gusto ko pa makita ’yung mga anak kong maliliit,” she said.

[Whatever the result is, I hope someone helps me because I still want to see my small children.]

GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, Shopee, GCash, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.

For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website. – Franchesca Viernes/RC, GMA News