A girl has a football-sized tumour covering her neck that has been growing for almost a decade.
Surbhi Ben, who lives in the Gujrat state of India, is believed to suffer with a rare disease, although it has not discovered what.
The tumour began to grow when she was a toddler, and her family became more concerned as it spread over the years.
They are desperate to find a treatment that works for Surbhi, who they describe as optimistic and vibrant.
But with financial troubles and lack of knowledge, it's proving difficult, and Surbhi's future remains unclear.
Surbhi Ben, 12, has a football-sized tumour covering her neck that has been growing for almost a decade that is yet to be treated
Surbhi's family (pictured) became more concerned as small lumps spread over the years
The family, from the Gujarat state of India, are desperate to find a treatment that works for Surbhi, who they describe as optimistic and vibrant. Pictured with her younger sister, Mansi, 9
Surbhi is believed to suffer with a rare disease, although it has not discovered what
According to Surbhi's father, Parshuram Bhai Variya, the tumour, which is said to be attached to internal organs, first showed signs at the age of three.
It actually started on the face as small lumps, which spread down to her neck where they grew out of control.
Mr Ben took his daughter to visit local doctors in their town, but said they are baffled and unable to offer much hope.
She was given medication, but nothing worked and the family became more concerned, according to local reports.
They wish to visit a specialist to get a proper diagnosis, as they are still in the dark about what caused the mass.
But with financial constraints, nothing is set to change any time soon.
Although Surbhi remains optimistic, the family worries that if she won't get the tumour corrected soon, her future will
