Dec 11, 2016 at 10:57 pm

Answer to our questions & prayers!

Update posted by Sanne Sevig

Since last time we updated Biboy & Sunny went to Surigao City to see a lung specialist. We were nervous and had many questions - does Biboy still have tuberculoses? Does he have lung cancer? Will he ever gain weight and strengthen his immune system? How about his children, might they have TBC now as well?

After 4 hours of waiting, we were able to see the doctor. She has been part of the medical journey since Biboy's second round of treatment, 2015 and could now answer most of our questions. It was better than we could ever hope for!

Biboy does not have lung cancer. His one lung (the one still functioning) has actually improved since he stopped his last treatment. That also show that Biboy most definitely do not have tuberculoses anymore. This coming days we are doing a last "spit-test" in the local health center and after that we will know 100 %.

Regards to his immune system - with the founds you all helped to raise we were able to purchase an inhalator that improve Boy's lung capacity on a daily basis, we also got him temporary medicine to improve his appetite and some vitamins to strengthen him. If Biboy respond positive to the medicine and continue eating proper food (also supported by you) he should slowly be able to come back. Not 100 % because his one lung will never function again. But at least enough procent to see his kids grow up, start his small little business (we are now talking about a "recycling art studio") and to provide on his own for his family.

To ensure his kids health they will all undergo a test to see if any have active TBC.

We promise to keep you updated as we go and give you a over-view where the funding is being spent.

We celebrated the positive answers from the doctor to eat (Biboys very first time) in Mc Donalds. Minutes after this photos were taken Boboy burst into tears saying "This is the happiest moment of my life. I am not going to die, I am going to stay my kids".

Thank you for your support!

Love,

Sunny & Biboy

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