11-year old Jose...Photo:AFP |
An 11-year-old Mexican boy who had been suffering from a massive tumour and drew international attention after U.S. officials helped him get treatment in New Mexico had the growth removed after a long surgery, ABC reports quoting the church.
In a statement, Kristean Alcocer of the First Baptist
Church of Rio Rancho said Jose Antonio Ramirez Serrano underwent surgery Monday
at the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital to remove the tumor from
his neck, shoulder and torso area.
The surgery lasted a more than 12 hours and involved 25
medical professionals, Alcocer said.
"The road to recovery will be long, and many
challenges still lie ahead for this young boy," said Alcocer, who is
housing Jose while he receives treatment.
Federal agents helped the family seek care for Jose
after First Baptist Church members saw him during a missionary visit.
After stories and images of the boy went viral, First
Baptist Church officials reported a jump in donations to help him raise money
for the surgeries.
Jose was diagnosed with venous lymphangioma on his
shoulder, and he was told by doctors at the University of New Mexico Hospital
that he had to undergo a series of surgeries and treatments to remove the huge
fluid build-up.
Jose's parents have said the tumour on his shoulder and
neck grew so large that it affected his eyesight. They said they were afraid it
might move into his heart. With no money for medical care, the family sought
treatment in Juarez and El Paso, but they did not receive any help removing the
tumour, which has afflicted Jose since birth.
For the past two years, the church has raised money for
the boy.
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