
Michael Whalen medical expenses for brain cancer
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Hello. My name is Barbara. I am setting up this go fund me for my 31 year old nephew. Approximately 18 months ago he started having issues with paralysis of his right cheek. Then his right eye started drooping. He didn’t have insurance so he didn’t go get it checked.
Jump forward to February 19 2024. He was so nauseated and had not been able to keep anything down for weeks. He went to the ER and because of all of his symptoms, they decided to do a CT scan. The results showed something at the base of the brain. They sent him to OU Medical where they did many more test. Today 4/2/2024 they have the diagnosis. He has been diagnosed with stage 3 glioma cancer. This is a rare cancer that has no cure. They are unable to do surgery due to it being around his brain and his cerebellum. The risk is too high to risk. He goes for an MRI on 4/30 and then treatment will start about 2 weeks after that. Takes about that long to get everything sorted out. His treatment will be five days a week for 6-6.5 weeks.
Michael is no longer able to drive so his mom will need to transport him. She works and will be missing a lot of work. Their family depends on her income.
The family would be so grateful for any help they can get.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Organizer and beneficiary
Barbara Kinney
Organizer
Milburn, OK
Michael Whalen
Beneficiary