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Media Advisory: Guatemalan toddler with large neck tumor prepares for life-changing surgery
7/2/2008
9:47 am
 Joseline Elizabeth Vasquez Santay, age 2, sits in her mother's lap and holds a stuffed dog who reminds her of her pet "Coquetta" back home (Photo by Dana Jackson). When: The exploratory procedures began early today. At 1 p.m., media will be able to meet Joseline, her mother, doctors involved in her care, and hosts from The Shalom Foundation. If Joseline needs an artificial airway, called a tracheostomy, photographs will be delayed until she has recovered. Where: The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Go to the second floor information desk to be escorted to Joseline's room. Details: Children's Hospital doctors, working in partnership with The Shalom Foundation, first met Joseline in November 2006 when they traveled to Guatemala to provide surgery for children in need. Joseline's mother wanted to try more conservative treatments first, but when doctors returned in December 2007, the mass was still growing. Without the proper equipment to do such a delicate surgery in Guatemala, The Shalom Foundation arranged for Joseline and her mother to travel to the United States for treatment. Media Contacts: Carole Bartoo or Laurie Holloway, (615) 322-4747 Carole.bartoo@vanderbilt.edu Laurie.holloway@vanderbilt.edu |
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