We are truly grateful for everyone’s heartfelt donations — 
the urgent fundraising for Siti Nasil has been successfully completed!

Update as at July 20, 2026

On July 17, 2026, Siti underwent a marathon 19‑hour surgery that stretched from 8:00 AM until 3:00 AM the next day. Tumors were successfully removed, and a skin graft from her chest was used to close the wound behind her ear.

This extraordinary effort brought together 10 doctors — six specialists flown in from Kota Kinabalu working alongside four doctors in Sandakan. Their collaboration ensured Siti received the best possible care.

Siti has been under sedation in the ICU since the completion of surgery to prevent her from experiencing severe pain upon awakening.

We are deeply grateful to the doctors and nurses whose dedication carried Siti through this long night. And we thank you, our donors, whose generosity made this life‑saving treatment possible. Your support is truly a gift of hope.

We will continue to keep everyone updated via this platform!

Update as at July 13, 2026

1）Siti is scheduled to undergo her first surgery on Friday, July 17, 2026.

2）Siti had completed blood tests and consultations with both her attending physician and the anesthesiologist the week prior.

All future updates will be posted here to keep everyone informed!

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Siti Nasil, an 18‑year‑old girl from Kampung Mangkalinau, Sabah, is battling stage 3–4 parotid gland cancer. Her ordeal began in 2024, when a small lump appeared behind her ear.

Over time, the lump grew so large that it stretched her skin and left a painful opening. A biopsy confirmed the severity of her condition, and doctors have advised urgent treatment to save her life.

Unlike most teenagers, Siti has never had the chance to attend college or hold a job. She is stateless — without an identity card, she is barred from working legally in Malaysia and denied access to the medical care she urgently needs. Stateless children often grow up without education, living in fear of being detained by local authorities if they leave home. What should have been years of learning, friendships, and opportunity have instead been years of isolation and hardship. For Siti, the future that a normal 18‑year‑old would dream of is simply not possible.

Her father (38), once supported the family by catching crabs. But in February 2026, strong winds swept away his boat and fishing tools. With his livelihood gone, the family has no source of income as their daughter’s health continues to decline.

After reviewing the family’s case, Tzu Chi Foundation has approved the fundraising appeal for Siti. The estimated medical cost is RM60,000, covering surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, multiple CT scans, nasal examinations (as doctors suspect the tumor may have been caused by nasopharyngeal cancer), as well as transportation to and from the hospital and meal expenses during the recovery period. For a family already struggling to survive, this amount is far beyond reach.

Your generosity can give Siti a fighting chance. Every contribution will go directly toward her medical fees and essential support, helping her continue her journey toward healing. Together, we can ease her suffering and bring hope to her family in this critical time.

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