Help me to fight cancer
Fundraising campaign by
Martin Coetzee
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Campaign Story
04 May - Blood counts still low so 2nd month with NO Chemo. Life expectancy 5 years.
Done a trip to Gauteng and North Wes from 15 till 24April
25th February - radiation done and more Pain meds received.
2 February - Its back, Cancer in both shoulders, couple of ribs, pelvis and upper legs , Chemo and Radiation will start ASAP. Will see the on oncologist tomorrow. MRI to be cancelled.
01 February - Done a bonescan and awaiting the results.
26 January -Seen the oncologist today with regards to the pain that continuous in my arms. Will be going for a bone scan then also the MRI as planned, before starting with radiation and chemo so they can focus on the correct areas.
09 November -Stopped with any chemo treatment till after the MRI. They scared if we continue with the meds it may not work in the further as I am currently stable.
02 November - Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated
23 September -So will have to go for a MRI ( date to be confirmed) to see if the cancer didn't move to my spine thats causing my pain symptoms.
21September had my first Covid-19 Vaccination.
05 August - COVID 19 Positive
27 July - Leg pain still here since Friday. Will do a xray to see whats going on.
14 July -Blood levels better and will stop till I get the COVID-19 vaccunation as I am a high risk.
7 July - I will have to inject myself for the next 5 days to get my blood levels up.
6 July - Blood levels still low, will have to get injections to assist.
1 July - Blood levels low. No meds and retest 6 July.
08 June -I am in remisson, no sigh of cancer but still continuing with the chemo tables.
14 May - seen the Dr blood still low. I am off the meds for now. Will need to do a scan next to see whats going on and the way forward.
15 April - Seen Dr and bloods normal so will continue with meds. Getting tired extremely fast and upper leg do get sore quickly.
18 March - Bloods back to a acceptable level and can continue with treatment. Do have a iron shortage and now getting medication.
05 March - So my white platelets counts and HB currently low. Will stop with Chemo tablets for 14 days. Will get injections to upper my counts and retest blood to see if counts up. Now need to protect myself from infections and stay safe.
04 March - Had to draw bloods to check my levels.
18 February - Extremely tired and Started on series 2 tablets.
26 January - Some good news for tonights. My blood counts now normal.
22 January - received 3 injections to get my counts up. Will redo bloods on Tuesday.
21 January - Dr phoned and my blood counts still to low and I wil need to get injections to get the counts higher.
14 January - Seen the oncologist today and series thee tablets not available as yet so will start with series one again. White platelets count la bit low so no chemo tablets for this week. Need to redo bloods next week Thursday to see if this is up.
07 January 2021 - Seen the orthopedist and he is happy with everything
30 December- it started as my hair is falling out
25 December- started my second series of tablets
17 December - Seen the oncologist and my next series of tablets will start on 25 December
10 December- All clips out. One wound did heal slow and need to be careful. So will take it slow.
04 December- Treatment started.
03 December 1Biopsy in and they confirmed that t is Medulloblastoma (Again). The same as my brein tumor. They will not do the treatment with chemo but tablets.
9 November at home as they needed bed space for COVID-19
On 18 November 2020 I had a biopsy and they put a pen and screw in to prevent a break.
On 30 October 2020 I did get diagnosed with cancer again. This time in my hip. I still have no medical aid/insurance. Treatment will start soon.
* 2019 - No more Medical Aid Cover and during my hospital time my father also passed away and wasn’t able to make the funeral
In May 2018 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I Since had 2 surgeries and have spent most of my time in hospital. I had to learn again how to walk, talk and look after myself.
My treatment is still going strong, im receiving chemo currently and still getting regular visits from the occupational therapist & speech therapist.
Since treatment has started i have lost my work and have currently no income. With doctors and hospital bills streaming in and the cost of living im struggling to make ends meet.
Please help me get through difficult time
Organizer
- Martin Coetzee
- Campaign Owner
- George, ZA
Donors
- Magrieta Watson
- Donated on Jan 24, 2021
Baie sterkte Martin, weet jy kan weer hier deur kom. Jou fighting spirit is vir my ‘n groot inspirasie. Mag jy al die fondse kry wat jy nodig het om jou te help om hierdie kanker te beveg en te oorwin. Jy’s in my gebede.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 19, 2020
Radiahaton
Update posted by Martin Coetzee at 11:39 amDone radiation in doth shoulders and Will what will b. Happen
Cancer treatment continues
Update posted by Martin Coetzee at 01:37 pmCancer treatment continues with a Bone scan and MRI
Cancer treatment continues
Update posted by Martin Coetzee at 01:36 pmCancer treatment continues with a Bone scan and MRI
Cancer treatment stopped
Update posted by Martin Coetzee at 03:38 pm09 November ' they stopped with the meds till we done the MRI
Covid-19 💉
Update posted by Martin Coetzee at 03:36 pm02 November I am fully vactunated
MRI
Update posted by Martin Coetzee at 03:31 pmSo will have to go for a MRI ( date to be confirmed) to see if the cancer didn't move to my spine thats causing my pain symptoms.
Donors & Comments
- Barry Hulican
- Donated on Feb 05, 2022
Im rooting for you mate, keep fighting.
- Magrieta Watson
- Donated on Jan 24, 2021
Baie sterkte Martin, weet jy kan weer hier deur kom. Jou fighting spirit is vir my ‘n groot inspirasie. Mag jy al die fondse kry wat jy nodig het om jou te help om hierdie kanker te beveg en te oorwin. Jy’s in my gebede.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 19, 2020
- Heleen Nell
- Donated on Dec 04, 2020
Dis maar Min Martinì maar met lefde gegee. Staan sterk. Ek weet jy kan!
- Jonas Macs
- Donated on Nov 19, 2020
Hope this helps a little
- Stuart Marsh
- Donated on Nov 06, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this fight Martin. Be strong.
- Steve Goodfellow
- Donated on Oct 31, 2020
Best of Luck Martin
- Yolanda Hugo
- Donated on Oct 31, 2020
Get well soon Martin. You can beat this again
- Kabelo Molobi
- Donated on Oct 31, 2020
You've done it before. You can do it again.
- Rick Fulford
- Donated on May 17, 2019
Get well buddy.
Im rooting for you mate, keep fighting.