Chondrosarcoma of the Right Knee

KUALA LUMPUR: Ten years ago, S. Subaseeni had to choose between becoming a mother and being able to walk. 

A lump was found on the back of her right knee when she was three months pregnant and she had to make a hard choice: risk losing her leg to continue the pregnancy, or terminate it to have immediate surgery.

In unbearable pain, she chose surgery, thinking she could conceive again. But she has not been successful. And six months ago, another lump was found on her leg. She was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a bone cancer.

The 33-year-old said she had to quit her job as a teacher at a private institution two months ago because she could no longer bear the pain while walking.

She said she used all her savings for the first surgery and medical expenses, which cost RM10,000.

Her husband, freelance car salesman M. Gunalan, said: "The doctor said her leg will have to be amputated if she does not remove the lump immediately."

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Inner Wheel Club of Petaling Jaya has lent a hand to ease the suffering of Subaseeni Subramaniam. The plight of the 33-year-old former teacher was highlighted earlier this month after she was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma of the right distal femur, a condition which limits her ability to walk and bend her knees.

A cheque for RM5,000 was presented by Inner Wheel Club president Jayanthi Pillay to Subaseeni at Balai Berita on Wednesday.

Jayanthi said: "We hope the money will help her and encourage others to donate to the unfortunate. We wish her a speedy recovery."

The money was raised from the annual installation dinner and events held by the club. Subaseeni, who could not contain her tears, said she was happy and thankful for the contribution, which she regarded as a "life-saver".

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