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Kyomuhendo is a 49-year-old mother from Uganda who needs $319 to fund her hysterectomy surgery and remove her abdominal pain.

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January 31, 2023

Kyomuhendo is a single mother of one and her daughter is currently 20 years old. Kyomuhendo is a small-scale farmer, but her farming output has been reduced due to her poor health conditions. As a result, she has been unable to support her daughter financially.

Nine years ago, Kyomuhendo began experiencing severe lower abdominal pain. She has since been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus.

On February 3rd, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, care center. Once recovered, Kyomuhendo will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kyomuhendo needs help raising $319 to fund her procedure and care.

Kyomuhendo says, “My condition has negatively affected my productivity and I am living a poor quality of life. I hope to resume farming comfortably after treatment and be able to take good care of myself and my family.”

Kyomuhendo is a single mother of one and her daughter is currently 20 years old. Kyomuhendo is a small-scale farmer, but her farming output ...

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Kyomuhendo's Timeline

  • January 31, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kyomuhendo was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • February 4, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kyomuhendo's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 8, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Kyomuhendo was scheduled to receive treatment at Rushoroza Hospital in Uganda. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Kyomuhendo is currently raising funds for her treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Kyomuhendo's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.

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Treatment
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $319 for Kyomuhendo's treatment
Hospital Fees
$218
Medical Staff
$12
Medication
$14
Supplies
$53
Labs
$6
Other
$16
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

Symptoms vary depending on the condition that requires the total abdominal hysterectomy. If the cause is cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancer, there may not be symptoms, especially if the cancer is early-stage. In more advanced cases of cervical and uterine cancers, abnormal bleeding, unusual discharge, and pelvic or abdominal pain can occur. Symptoms of ovarian cancer may include trouble eating, trouble feeling full, bloating, and urinary abnormality. If the cause is fibroids, symptoms may include heavy bleeding, pain in the pelvis or lower back, and swelling or enlargement of the abdomen.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

Fibroids can grow large, cause abdominal pain and swelling, and lead to recurring bleeding and anemia. Cancer can cause pain and lead to death.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Most cervical cancer is caused by a sexually transmitted infection called human papillomavirus (HPV), which can often occur alongside a HIV infection. As a result, cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among African women in areas of high HIV prevalence. Cervical cancer is also more prevalent in Africa than in the United States due to the lack of early-detection screening programs. The other conditions treated by a total abdominal hysterectomy are not necessarily more common in Africa.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

The patient first reports for laboratory testing. The following day, the patient undergoes surgery. After the operation, the patient stays in the hospital ward for three to four days, during which she is continually monitored. The surgery is considered successful if the wound heals without infection, bleeding, or fever, and if the patient no longer experiences urinary dysfunction.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

In the case of uterine fibroids or early-stage cancer, a total abdominal hysterectomy is curative.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

If performed early enough, this surgery is low-risk and curative, with few side effects.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

This surgery is available, but many patients cannot afford it. Many women are screened for cervical cancer with a low-cost alternative to a pap smear. This is common in HIV treatment programs. If necessary, the woman is referred for surgery, which she often cannot afford.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

If cervical cancer is caught early enough, some minor procedures can solve the problem. Women with fibroids who still wish to have children may opt to undergo a surgery only to remove the fibroids, which is called a myomectomy.

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