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America's Best Leaders: Benjamin Carson, Surgeon and Children's Advocate

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Dr. Benjamin Carson, I am writing from Sonora, Mexico, and I come to you with the hope of receiving help or guidance to our problem.
I have a little niece 5 years old, from a few months ago she developed a series of symptoms such as facial paralysis, slurred speech and facial muscle tension as the mouth and one eye out for these symptoms she takes her daily life, I mean reasons, acknowledges, play, eat and go to school normally. The doctors tried looking for some kind of bacteria, but until today February 16, 2011 to be detected via CT scan, a brain tumor, doctors say it is not operable anywhere in the world due to its location, since the tumor is pressing his cerebellum. The only option we give to the chemotherapy treatment to see if it reduces the size or disappear, but hopes are not very encouraging.
As a family we are desperate and that is why we turned to you waiting for your help. I think that for some divine reason, and I do know that someday I encestaría, his name Dr. Benjamin Carson, stayed in my mind after seeing the film that tell the history. I believe in God and His signs.
I appreciate your time and attention.
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Dr. Benjamin Carson, Le escribo desde Sonora, México, y acudo a usted con la esperanza de recibir su ayuda u orientación para nuestro problema.
Tengo una pequeña sobrina de 5 años de edad, que desde hace unos meses atrás empezó a mostrar una serie de síntomas como parálisis facial, dificultad en el habla y la tensión de los músculos faciales como la boca y un ojo, fuera de estos síntomas la niña lleva su vida cotidiana, me refiero a que razona, reconoce, juega, come y acude a su escuela de manera normal. Los médicos la trataron buscando algún tipo de bacteria, pero es hasta hoy 16 de Febrero del 2011 que se le detecto vía tomografía, un tumor cerebral, los médicos dicen que no es operable en ningún lugar del mundo debido a su ubicación, ya que el tumor esta oprimiendo su cerebelo. La única opción que nos dan para el tratamiento es quimioterapias para ver si disminuye el tamaño o bien desaparecer, pero las esperanzas no son muy alentadoras.
Como familia estamos desesperados y es por esta razón que acudimos a usted esperando recibir su ayuda. Creo que por algún motivo divino y sin yo saber que algún día lo encestaría, su nombre Dr. Benjamin Carson, se quedo en mi mente después de ver la película en la que se relata su historia. Creo en Dios y en sus señales.
Le agradezco su tiempo y su atención.

Fernanda López G. of ME 5:45PM February 16, 2011

Ben's mother was a strong spirit that understand the importance of raising children with a sense of proud and respect as a parent. Many parents today do not value their roles as parents therefore the children are lost to the parents' fetishes.
I am very happy for Dr. Carson and respect his mother greatly.
Khalida Lovell

Khalida Lovell of NC 2:26PM April 22, 2009

Hello Folks;
The world needs more folks like Dr. Ben Carson ... this guy is a REAL leader and inspiration to everyone. I remember growing up in the 1950s and 1960s with a learning disability ... before anyone really understood what it was, and being told I would NEVER become anyone. It can destroy a child unless they are very strong willed. Someone like Dr. Ben Carson would have definitely made my day speaking in my school ... about achievement and excellence. Keep up the good work, friend!
Lynn in New Orleans, LA.

Lynn Magnuson of LA 10:45PM February 09, 2009

I think he waz amazing to be the fist black man to separte simease twins.

Jamie Darren of GA 2:32PM February 09, 2009

i egnjoy wacting your movie who remind me that education its very impotant.thanks for your guidness

daisy ezaty of MA 11:06PM February 07, 2009

hola Dr.y estimado hermano en cristo.
escribo desde Ecuador tengo una persona que necesita operacion urgente de la cabeza tiene un tumor cerebral y no tenemos dinero para la operacion por favor ayudenos ella sufre de ataques constantes y su cuerpo se decae y la voz le cambia como de un niño de 4 años ella es joven de edad

Livington Tagle Suarez 11:58AM February 06, 2009

Baltimore’s internationally renowned physician, Dr. Ben Carson, longstanding Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins is being portrayed by the Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. in the new TNT original movie GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY. But we have the real thing. Check out this video where Dr. Carson talks about why he loves Baltimore... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LRnKQ9hTgg&feature=channel_page

Ilyse Landsman of MD 9:58AM February 06, 2009

Dr. Carson,
You were operating on my daughter, Jessie, at the exact time that they announced that you would be a recepient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. We traveled from Texas, and lived in Baltimore for 2 months while she was in recovery and rehabilitation, all the time trusting in your God-given skills. We were drawn to you, as so many others have been in the past.
I saw you last week and gave you a hug of thanks. You deserve so much more, but that is all that I could offer. Thanks for saving my daughter from a life of seizures, and thanks for being the Honorary Chair of the Hemispherectomy Foundation Medical Advisory Board.
May God Bless You and Your Family!

Cris Hall of TX 3:28PM January 23, 2009

am emma doing doctor of medicine at Muhimbili unversity(university od Dar es salaam - Tanzania) i loved being a doctor when i was in my primary level education but my excitement increased when i entered secondary school and start reding your 3 books i,ve been getting energy from all that , ure the very good example it's real amazing, where you are and still recognize the power of God in you.
emma.

Emma 1:55PM January 10, 2009

Hi Dr Carson, I'm Wabuteya Patrick from Uganda. I'm sure i'm the first child to write to you. Well i have got the chance to read three of your books,"think big, Gifted hands and the big picture. I'm very happy to say that i have been transformed from my old state to another. Just like your story in think big, i always wished to become a doctor like you.I didn't know which kind of doctor to be, but when i read about you , i knew i had got the idea right.I've always wished to see you face to face, but i have no chance because; this is UG as we call it and you are in US. WISH YOU COME AND SEE US.

WABUTEYA PATRICK of 9:00AM December 03, 2008