2 siblings with multiple lumps in their bodies undergo operation thanks to GMA Kapuso Foundation

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The two siblings with multiple lumps in their bodies who sought help from the GMA Kapuso Foundation have now undergone operation.

According to Mel Tiangco's report in "24 Oras," Monday, Ricardo and Angelina Garcia are suffering from neurofibromatosis, or tumor of the nerves.

"Sila ay many neurofibromatosis kung saan nagkakaroon ng iba't ibang bukol. Tumor ito ng nerves, puwede siyang inheritance or namamana siya," Dr. Zharlah Flores, Chief Medical Professional Staff II of Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center.

While the disease is not contagious, Flores said that the lumps can return and grow in other parts of the body.

With the help of the dermatologic surgeons of the Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, some of Ricardo and Angelina's tumors have been removed.

"Kay ma'am po, nakatanggal po tayo ng pitong bukol. Kay sir po, siyam na bukol po 'yung natanggal natin," Flores said.

Now that some of their tumors have been removed, Ricardo and Angelina feel lighter. 

"Lumiwanag ang aking mukha, mas maaliwalas na po ngayon," Ricardo said.

"Masaya't wala ng sagabal. Maraming salamat sa Kapuso Foundation," Angelina added.

Although some of Angelina and Ricardo's lumps have been removed, the siblings still have to go through another operation.

For those who wish to help Angelina and Ricardo, as well as other patients under our GMA Kapuso Foundation's Operation Bukol Project, you may send your 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.

—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News