Weeks after The Global Filipino Magazine (TGFM) first reported the critical condition of a seven-year-old Filipino child battling a rare malignant brain tumor, his family has shared a new medical update confirming that he has undergone multiple major procedures abroad and remains under close monitoring.
Andrey Limbaring, the son of an overseas Filipino worker formerly based in Abu Dhabi, is currently confined in the intensive care unit following a series of operations and radiosurgery aimed at removing the tumor.
According to his father, the child underwent his second surgery on February 2, followed by a radiosurgery procedure the next day. He said the boy has undergone three major medical interventions in less than three weeks and described the latest outcome as positive, noting that doctors were able to remove the tumor.
The father also explained that the child’s treatment began immediately upon their arrival overseas on January 21, when doctors performed an emergency decompression surgery after discovering that the tumor had significantly enlarged. The tumor reportedly measured around 8 centimeters by 6 centimeters at the time, and doctors were able to remove an estimated 80 percent during the initial procedure.
A second surgery was later performed on February 2, during which the medical team reportedly removed around 99 percent of the tumor. The remaining portion was addressed through Gamma Knife radiosurgery to manage what was left.
While the child continues to recover, the father said he is still experiencing post-surgery effects, including difficulty controlling his eyes, which causes them to appear crossed. He added that this condition is common among patients who undergo similar procedures.
The update comes after TGFM earlier shared the child’s case while he was still in the UAE, where he was admitted to the ICU due to severe breathing difficulties believed to be linked to tumor progression affecting the brainstem. At the time, doctors in Abu Dhabi reportedly advised the family that treatment options in the UAE had already been exhausted, prompting plans for specialized care abroad.
The child was diagnosed in November 2019 when he was about one year old and has since undergone several major surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy following multiple tumor recurrences.
His transfer abroad was made possible through assistance from the Philippine government after the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) arranged and funded the air ambulance transport. The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) also provided support upon arrival, including coordination with medical authorities and assistance for the family’s accommodation and welfare needs.
Philippine officials previously stated that the DMW and OWWA, with support from the Office of the First Lady, would continue extending medical and welfare assistance as the child undergoes treatment.
