Tim McGrath, 38, who lost half his face due to cancer has gone life changing operations. He was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a form of tissue cancer. This cancer caused grapefruit-sized tumour on his face.
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With a surgery, doctors managed to cut the tumour but his body failed to rebuild the face. Fortunately, Dr Kongkrit Chaiyaste performed an operation in which he used skin from Tim’s legs and forearms to begin rebuilding the left side of Tim’s face.
According to The Sun, Tim said: “After the operation to remove the tumour I was heartbroken, I didn’t realise that half of my face would be taken away and it wasn’t until I went to Dr Chaiyasate that I start to feel real hope again.”
“I was covered in scars from previous surgeries which limited my options for reconstruction but we went ahead and the outcome has been incredible.”
“He reconstructed my face using skin and muscle from my left leg, left forearm, and a flap from my forehead and skin graphs were used to help the healing process.”
According to Tim, his quality of life has improved after the operation. But he still not been able to drink and eat.
It was not an easy journey for him as he obviously went through horrific situations. He has support from his friends and family which helps him in rebuilding himself.
Tim further added: “I have been incredibly lucky to have insurance, the first eight weeks in hospital rang up a bill of $1.2 million alone. I have now found the confidence to share my story, and if my journey can lead to a happy life for others around me then I truly understand why I was chosen to walk this path.”
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