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Ewa's Brain Surgery Fund

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Many people that know me see me as a strong, kind-hearted, independent person, that never asks for help…  Having lost my parents to cancer made me think, that if I could get through this, I can get through anything!

Now that I have a life and a job that I absolutely love, my world has gotten turned upside down…

I have been diagnosed with a rare brain tumour that grows on a hearing and balance nerve and gradually destroys your nerve function on the affected side. It very rarely is cancerous, so it does not spread, but it is located where all the nerves that control your body functions are including the brain stem that controls you heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and swallowing.

Because of the location of the tumour the only treatment suitable in my case is a surgery, which brings a lot of risks with it since my “unwanted friend” is pressing on the brain stem and access to it is difficult.

For such surgery you do want to make sure you are in the best hands of a very experienced surgeon, otherwise the results can be forever life changing. After a long and thorough research I have found such person that I could trust, that I believe has got the experience to allow me to return to a normal life after the surgery, which is the key when trying to preserve functions of the nerves that surround the tumour.

Unfortunately, that means going abroad for the surgery which is very costly… I am still waiting to receive an invoice, but at the moment the estimate cost of the surgery is $160000 which is around £132000.

So now here I am, asking for help and support… Every donation will get me a step closer to going to the surgery with a peace of mind and all the faith in the world for keeping my life as it is.

Thank you <3

 
Ewa

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Ewa Aftyka
Organizer
England

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