1-year-old baby from Cagayan with malignant tumor begins chemotherapy

A one-year-old baby from Cagayan is now undergoing treatment for the tumor that suddenly grew on his face.

According to “24 Oras,” Friday, the tumor on Chrisler’s face started as a swelling not bigger than a mongo seed.

“Kinakatakot ko baka maapektuhan ‘yung tenga niya, palapit na sa mata,” Chrisler’s mom, Jeanne Mappala, said.

After reaching out to GMA Kapuso Foundation, Chrisler was taken to a specialist, where he underwent numerous laboratory tests and procedures.

It was found out that the growing tumor on the little boy’s face is a malignant round cell tumor.

“‘Yung case ni Chrisler, ‘pag titingnan natin, masasabi natin na isa siyang agresibong tipo at ito ay isang cancerous type. Kinakailangan ni Chrisler na magkaroon ng lunas at ang una nating ibinigay is chemotherapy,” Dr. Cherry Mae Villar said.

Chrisler is now on his second cycle of treatment.

“Marami nang pinagdadaanan ‘yung bata eh. Ang hinihiling ko lang po ay gumaling po siya. Sana nga po may taos pusong tutulong po sa amin para lang po sa pagki-chemo ng anak ko,” Jeanne said.

For those who are interested to help, the GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.

For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation/donate —Carby Basina/LDF, GMA Integrated News