Woman with lump on genital area recovers with GMA Kapuso Foundation's help

A woman who suffered from a "cauliflower-sized" lump on her genital area is now slowly recovering thanks to the help of GMA Kapuso Foundation.

According to a report on "24 Oras," Monday, Marina (not her real name) underwent an operation for human papillomavirus (HPV) in 2022.

She has since continued to live her life normally, without pain whenever she moves.

"Nakakalakad na po ako nang malaya na hindi na po ako 'yung hinihingal o napapagod po," she said.

Marina said she also got a job. However, the warts that grew on her body continue to make it hard for her.

"Humihingi po sana ako ng tulong kasi gawa po ng gusto ko po sanang maalis 'tong mga nasa kamay ko kahit paonti-onti. Malaking ginhawa po sa 'kin 'pag nawala po 'to," she said.

Dr. Charlene Marie U. Ang-Tiu, dermatologist at East Avenue Medical Center, said Marina may have the condition called Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis.

"Ito ay isang genetic na sakit sa balat at ito ay na-consider namin dahil meron din siyang mga family members na merong mga kulugo," Ang-Tiu said.

The GMA Kapuso Foundation's accepting 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.

—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA Integrated News