Summary
A mother in Mexico is caring for her baby son, Juan de Jesus, who has a rare eye cancer called bilateral retinoblastoma. The mother, Luisa Corral, stays at a nonprofit shelter in Mexico City that supports families with children receiving cancer treatment. Despite challenges, she keeps a watchful eye on her son's condition as they navigate treatment options.
Key Facts
- Juan de Jesus is an eight-month-old child with bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare cancer in both eyes.
- Doctors informed Luisa Corral that Juan's right eye needs to be removed, but there's still some vision in his left eye.
- Luisa is staying at a nonprofit shelter in Mexico City that helps families with children undergoing cancer treatment.
- The nonprofit provides free housing, meals, and coordinates medical and psychological services.
- Luisa performs visual tests with her son to check his eye response throughout the day.
- Juan de Jesus remained restless and feverish, leading Luisa to wait for morning to visit a pediatrician.
- The shelter helps by arranging transport to the hospital and other necessary support for families.
