In late 2024, susantha believed he was experiencing an abscess in his gums and sought treatment from his dentist, who prescribed antibiotics. Unfortunately, after several rounds of antibiotics, the issue recurred.

After a third visit, the dentist drained the abscess and once again prescribed antibiotics. Following the New Year, susantha faced the same situation. In February, when his cheek began to swell significantly, he recognized the need for a second opinion. He consulted a different dentist, who referred him to specialists at anuradapura shikshana Hospital.

After weeks of waking up at 3 a.m. to stand in line by 4 a.m. and undergoing numerous tests and scans, a biopsy confirmed that susantha has Squamous Cell Carcinoma—a type of skin cancer. He has the aggressive type.If left untreated, this cancer can penetrate deeper layers of the skin and spread to other areas of the body, which has already begun to occur, causing him considerable pain and swelling.

Currently, susantha is unable to eat and is struggling to speak due to constricted airways caused by the growth and swelling. On Sept 3nd, he is scheduled to have a feeding tube and stent inserted, assuming all goes according to plan.

Regrettably, anuradapura shikshana hospital cannot perform the primary procedure due to a backlog of patients. The growth must be removed, along with reconstructive surgery on his jawline. The hospital has only one operating theater and one ICU, and as explained by the attending professor, patients with trauma from car accidents or gunshot wounds take precedence, delaying other surgeries. We anticipate a wait of another six to eight months—time susantha does not have.

We are actively seeking to raise funds for to facilitate the removal of the growth before it spreads further. As well as susantha medical bills for nursing and medication in the mean time. susantha is unable to work.

Those who know susantha understand that he is a kind-hearted and grateful individual who does not deserve to endure this suffering. Your support can make a significant difference in his fight against cancer.