A tumor weighing 43 kg was surgically removed at Kottayam Government Medical College. This is an unprecedented achievement in the field of health. Joe Anthony (24), a native of Kottayam, successfully underwent the complicated surgery. The surgery was performed jointly by the cardiothoracic department and the plastic surgery department. After surgery and further treatment, Joe Anthony was discharged. Dr. Superintendent of Kottayam Medical College who performed the successful surgery. Health Minister Veena George congratulated the entire team led by Jayakumar.
It was 4 years ago that Jo Anthony was diagnosed with a tumor. Later it was diagnosed as cancer. Chemotherapy was given. It could not be removed because it was in the lung and chest area. As the tumor grew rapidly, the young man found it difficult. There were difficulties including shortness of breath. It was difficult to walk. I can't move my hand. Sometimes relief was obtained by injecting water from the tumor.
He went to hospitals like Vellore and Manipal, but none of them took him due to the warning that there was a threat to his life. That is how they reach Kottayam Medical College. Dr. The parents met Jayakumar and narrated the plight of their son. Despite the high risk, it was decided to undergo surgery. On the 25th of last month, the challenging surgery was completed in 12 hours. A total of 43 kg of tumor was removed with 20 liters of fluid and 23 liters of flesh. After intensive care, the patient was discharged today. The superintendent informed that the arm currently has little influence but can be replaced with physiotherapy.
