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A Victoria teen, Dillyn Burrows, faces a crushing setback as her long-awaited spinal surgery—critical for managing worsening scoliosis and chronic pain—is delayed from October to January, forcing her to miss school plays and musicals she’s eagerly anticipating. Diagnosed three years ago, her condition has progressed to the point where doctors say metal rods are needed to straighten her spine and ease debilitating symptoms like breathing difficulties. The emotional and financial toll is immense: her family spent thousands on medical visits, canceled a costly trip to England, and even postponed her mom’s own 18-month wait for surgery to support her. Across British Columbia, hundreds of teens face similarly grueling waits—some up to 88 weeks—with no guarantee of when they’ll get help. Health officials acknowledge the delays, citing staffing shortages and urgent cases, while offering ongoing support like physiotherapy and pain management. Dillyn’s story is a stark reminder of how systemic delays can derail young lives at a critical time.

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