Irish mum to fly ill son to US to avoid 'waiting years' for treatment

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Irish mum forced to fly son with rare illness to US to avoid 'waiting years' for treatment

The mother of toddler with a rare syndrome is being forced to take him to the US as he could be waiting years here for treatment.

Megan said: “We have been told it could be months or even years before Tommy can see an endocrinologist. Megan and Thomas have researched how quickly they can get Tommy the treatment he needs and a specialist in America said it is vital he receive injections of testosterone.Megan said: “There is a doctor in Baltimore who can see us within weeks and although we have a medical card and Tommy has got early intervention here, we will be waiting months if not years for an appointment with endocrinologist and for a genetic specialist.

 

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