Please help bring 22 year old, (Caoilfhionn) Keelin, diagnosed with Lymphoma, come home from the Philippines to continue chemo here.
Auckland
Update** Keelins first round of chemo is Monday 5th December and hopefully if she responds well to it she can come home before Christmas***
During her holiday the most unexpected and traumatic thing that no one would ever imagine - unless you are in a movie happened. Keelin has been diagnosed with severe pneumonia and lymphoma (cancer) in her lungs, kidney and neck. Her symptoms started when we were in Boracay. She struggled to breathe, walk and lying down caused her so much pain. First check was in Tivol Hospital in Boracay where they X-rayed her and found massive masses in her lungs. Boracay is a remote island and the medical equipment there isn't advanced. They were then transferred to the nearest hospital Saint Gabriel Hospital in Kalibo city where she was further examined. Apart from the masses in her lungs. They found fluid in her heart and lungs. She had to rely heavily on oxygen and was not allowed to walk. Cardinal Santos Hospital in Manila had all the necessary equipment and technology to find out what the masses are. However, flying her to Manila was a huge risk of her losing her life as the flight could compromise her lungs. They made it safely to Manila.
After 2 Hospital transfers they are finally in Manila where she is now receiving treatments. She will continue treatments in New Zealand. This give a little page is made to cover expenses and help return Keelin home. Any amount will really help.
Keelin is my younger sister.
Ongoing costs for medical expenses with purchasing medicine and treatments for the cancer while there in the Philippines and when she gets home she will need help with money as she will not have a job and flights home for Keelin and Juvi.
Home 26 January 2023
Keelin is home now. She’s going through chemo at the moment. She’s got a few more sessions left. Although she’s not feeling great at the moment she is looking forward to the future and trying to keep and stay positive. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. X
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