Ji-yeon’s Story of Hope

She fought off a disease with her small body

Two weeks after birth, Ji-yeon (pseudonym) was rescued from a dangerous and unsanitary environment and entered the Gwangju Baby’s Reception  Home  of  the  Korean Welfare Services.

Initially, it was expected that she would only grow  healthy.  However,  after  being  tested at the hospital for swollen eyes like a sty, she was diagnosed with stage 3 germ cell tumors. Ji-yeon, who was only one year old, had to undergo chemotherapy. During the treatment, the number of neutrophils and white blood cells decreased. Ji-yeon had to receive a blood transfusion and intravenous fluids in the emergency room several times. After  six  rounds  of  chemotherapy,  Ji-yeon showed incredible willpower and completed the treatment, enduring all these hardships. In the PET-CT test conducted in August, we heard that cancer cells were gone. As it is a cancer with a high recurrence rate, regular observation and treatment are needed in the future.  Ji-yeon  has  been  taking  antifungal medicines for three months, and everyone at  Gwangju Baby’s Reception Home is working to maintain a childcare environment similar to the aseptic area to prevent her from getting sick.   

Please  cheer  for  Jiyeon  so  she  can  walk vigorously and dream of a bright and healthy future!  We  look  forward  to  your  warm attention and love.

▲ Ji-yeon before treatment

▲ Ji-yeon after treatment