Body Bizarre Season 4 Episode 9 My Babys Face Tumour
- November 23, 2017
- 43 min
In season 4 episode 9 of Body Bizarre titled "My Baby's Face Tumour," viewers are introduced to a baby boy named Kofi from Ghana who was born with a massive tumor on his face. The tumor, which began developing when his mother was pregnant, has continued to grow and has caused Kofi to experience difficulty with breathing, eating, and hearing.
Kofi's mother, Mercy, struggles to provide for her family and cannot afford to pay for the medical treatment that Kofi desperately needs. The episode follows the family as they seek help from various doctors, including Dr. Mark Gorney, a craniofacial plastic surgeon who specializes in treating children with facial deformities.
Dr. Gorney takes on Kofi's case and travels to Ghana to perform surgery to remove the tumor. The surgery is complicated and risky, as the tumor has grown deep into Kofi's cheek and neck. Throughout the episode, viewers are given a behind-the-scenes look at the surgery and the challenges that Dr. Gorney and his team face during the operation.
In addition to Kofi's case, the episode also features the story of a woman named Dorothy from Kenya who was born with a rare genetic disorder that causes her skin to blister and tear easily. Despite the pain and physical limitations that come with her condition, Dorothy remains positive and works to raise awareness about her disorder in her community.
Overall, "My Baby's Face Tumour" is a moving episode of Body Bizarre that highlights the struggles that individuals and families face when dealing with medical conditions and the remarkable strength and resilience that they exhibit in the face of adversity.