This is a Go Fund Me, for our dear uncle Faisal Moid, a young father of three, battling Central Nervous System Large B-Cell (Brain) Lymphoma.

Faisal’s Cancer Story

Faisal had always been a real-life superhero, working 12 hours 7 days a week and raising a family. He was not only an amazing husband but a great father, brother, uncle, son, and great friend to all those around him.

In early 2022, Faisal started to show some symptoms like nausea, vomiting and seizures which indicated there was something wrong. He was rushed to the hospital where they diagnosed him with Encephalitis or brain inflammation. He was kept at the hospital and then transferred to a rehabilitation center to assist him further.

However, things started to get out of hand and further tests were needed. After a discussion with the panel of doctors, he was moved to another hospital. They completed a brain biopsy, from which it was confirmed that he has CNS Large B- Cell (Brain) Lymphoma. During this entire process, he was placed on the ventilator as he wasn’t breathing well on his own and suffered from pneumonia many times. Eventually required placement of Tracheostomy, which is a tube in the tracheae and a stomach tube called percutaneous gastrostomy for him to stay on the ventilator for an extended period. This also provided him with nutrition via a stomach tube as he is unable to swallow food on his own.

The medical team discussed the future of his health and life with his family. It was suggested to start systemic chemotherapy consisting of three drugs including high-dose methotrexate following a specific protocol for the treatment of his Central Nervous system large b-cell lymphoma.

So far, he has received 4 cycles of chemotherapy with breaks in between. There were days when he wouldn’t open his eyes at all

CNS Large B-Cell Lymphoma is a very rare condition, it carries a grim prognosis if left untreated. The past 8 months have been especially challenging for Faisal and his family, as they have been dealing with Faisal’s Cancer treatment and the big change in their life.

His kids are very young and extremely close to their father. His family is utterly devastated and depressed, however, they haven’t given up hope. Faisal has no idea of where he is, and who he is. He is showing signs that he wants to fight cancer and be there for his family.

Faisal’s panel of doctors has suggested a treatment plan, which has shown improvement in other patients with the same diagnosis. Unfortunately, this treatment will take time and his body's reaction to the treatment will confirm what the next steps would be. His treatment is not fully covered by health insurance as he was self-employed. He is still in the hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, today is day #68, and he has started to show some signs of improvement with the chemotherapy. He will be ready for the transition from the Hospital to the Rehabilitation center. He would continue to require admission back to the hospital from time to time to receive his cycles of chemo. For the foreseeable period, which can range from 6 months to a year. The insurance plan only covers a certain portion of his medical and rehabilitation and once Faisal is in a condition to be moved back to his home, the medical and rehab wouldn’t be covered by the insurance plan anymore.

He has a long road to recovery, and once he can go home, rehab and medical team visits are necessary.

Faisal’s Financial Situation

Faisal, being a self-employed contractor, has not been able to work ever since his first admission to the hospital in early 2022. His wife has been trying her best to do a full-time job to maintain their finances. When she should be looking after her husband, she has been working 40 hours a week to make ends meet. His two older kids have been working 10 hours per week to assist their mother. They don’t have any government assistance. Due to their financial challenges, they need all the help they can get for now and for his future treatments.

Our Goal for This Fundraiser:

The goal of this fundraiser is to:

1. Be able to pay his remaining hospital bills after discharge

2. Be able to pay for treatments and medications that the insurance plan doesn’t cover.

3. Be able to get rehabilitation assistance at his home once he is moved back.

This treatment plan is the only hope for the survival and recovery of Faisal. Your donation will give Faisal and his family the support they need.

We appreciate any assistance that you can offer.