March 2024. A routine checkup yielded a horrific diagnosis…

My mother Emilia, who is 44 years old, had been under the care of a pulmonologist for a long time because of a lung disease and tuberculosis. She had always been an active, energetic person who loved life and spending time with her family. In February of this year, she started to feel worse. She often felt tired quickly, and she was also diagnosed with hypertension, which required a consultation with a cardiologist. This prompted her to visit her doctor, who decided to order an X-ray of her lungs. After many tests and more detailed examinations, the diagnosis came that shook our world: stage IV lung cancer… This was a huge blow for us!

In the face of this terrifying reality, immunotherapy began in April. At first, my mother tolerated the treatment well, but later on, a series of side effects appeared that significantly affected her well-being. Unfortunately, during chemotherapy, numerous brain metastases were detected, which only increased our fear and helplessness. In September, my mother was admitted to hospital due to her deteriorating health. After the end of chemotherapy, radiological treatment of the head was planned, but we are still waiting for word from the doctor about when this treatment will begin. Every day is a constant struggle and a huge stress that we all feel as a family.

During the illness, my mother has to take a huge amount of medication, which is associated with expenses of around PLN 600 per month. In addition, she adapts to a specially recommended diet and uses private visits and tests, which also generates costs (around PLN 250 per visit). These expenses begin to accumulate and exceed our already limited budget. Unfortunately, my mother is currently unable to live independently, so we are considering hiring a caregiver. My father and I both have to work and we are unable to provide her with 24/7 care, and she needs it.

My and my mother's only dream is to fully recover and be able to return to the life she led before this terrible diagnosis. We dream of shared moments, carefreeness and joy that once filled our days. That is why we ask you with all our hearts for help in overcoming this terrifying disease. Mom has someone to live for and we, as a family, are determined to fight until the last moment. We ask you to open your hearts and help us save our mother.

Thank you for every, even the smallest help. Together we can bring her the hope and strength she needs so much!