Marie’s Second Battle with the Big C
Fundraising campaign by
Soraia Ajihil
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₱7,500.00raised of ₱300,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
8 years ago, Marie was diagnosed with Stage III colorectal cancer. She had surgery and underwent chemotherapy and was declared in remission. Last year, Ate Marie experienced pain in her lumbar area and went various tests which revealed that the cancer has metastasized to her spine. She has been undergoing chemotherapy since then.
A few weeks ago, Marie was hospitalized due to pneumonia. She again underwent a series of tests which revealed metastasis to her lungs as well. Her condition progressed and last week (October 9), she had to be inserted with a tube to help her breathe. She has been staying in the ICU of NKTI since then.
Marie underwent a chest CT scan on October 16, which revealed that the cancer has spread to her airways which causes her difficulty of breathing, despite the breathing tube. On October 17, Marie, together with her family, have decided that she will no longer receive aggressive treatment to combat her disease. She has opted to receive palliative care, which basically means she will be made as comfortable as possible but no other treatment that will alter the course of her condition will be administered. She will be transferred out of ICU and will be staying in a private room instead.
We are knocking on your kind hearts for financial assistance to help with the mounting hospital expenses. Even a small amount can go a long way and will be highly appreciated. All donations will be given directly to Marie or her sister Elena.
THANK YOU and GOD BLESS!
Fundraising Team
- Soraia Ajihil
- Campaign Owner
- Ring Isorena
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 30, 2018
- Flor Martinez
- Donated on Oct 28, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 19, 2018
November 26, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 09:34 amHello, guys. At around 2pm earlier today, November 26, 2018, Ate Marie has joined our beloved Creator. We ask for your prayers for the eternal repose of Ate Marie's soul. Will post additional details as we get them from Ellen. Apologies if I have not updated in a while, this. . . . .
November 17, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 04:29 pmAround 12:15am earlier, Ellen spoke to Ate Marie's doctors that there has been a decision to stop all medications, laboratories and resuscitative efforts. Once everything is stopped, there is no telling how much longer Ate Marie will be with us.Since the waiver signing of Ellen this morning to withdraw medical. . . . .
November 15, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 01:41 pm*Sorry, long post.*Good evening, everyone. The doctors spoke with Ellen last night and unfortunately, it is not looking good for Ate Marie.Since our last update, Ate Marie underwent anti-fungal treatment for the infection found in her lungs. Unfortunately, this has contributed to the acute and progressive failure of her kidneys.. . . . .
November 7, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 01:20 pmGood evening, everyone! Today marks Ate Marie's 1 month stay in the hospital. Since our last update on Ate Marie, the latest hurdle she is facing is her constant vomiting, causing her doctors to order more tests to understand what could be causing it. Her potassium level was found to. . . . .
November 3, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 03:24 pmGood evening, everyone! Ate Maricar had a good couple of days since our last update. After her ventilator was removed, she was able to breathe on her own until she was only aided by a nasal cannula. Even her NGT tube was also removed and she was able to take. . . . .
October 28, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 11:01 amGood evening, everyone! Some updates on Ate Marie:Since last Thursday, Oct 25, her ventilator has been removed and she was able to adjust to breathing without the help of a machine, despite some difficulties with phlegm that she could not get out; steady oxygen sat as well. Very happy for. . . . .
October 22, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 02:03 pmGood evening, everyone!Unfortunately, it was a bit of a rough night last night for Ate Marie due to some blockages in her breathing tube where some phlegm and blood have been lodged, causing her to have difficulty breathing and disrupting her sleep. Hot flashes also continued through the night so. . . . .
October 20, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 06:48 amGood afternoon, everyone!Some updates on Ate Marie - her oxygen support has been decreased from 100 to 40% since yesterday. She initially had some difficulty with the decreased support but eventually managed to breathe well and her doctors are hoping to be able to completely wean her off the ventilator. . . . .
October 19, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 03:12 pmHi Everyone! A bit of a good day for Ate Marie today - she's been switched to plant-based feeding because the previous milk-based feeding gives her tummyache and makes her feel bloated, causing her to have difficulty sleeping. So far, no major complaints apart from the hot flashes most of. . . . .
October 18, 2018 Update
Update posted by Ring Isorena at 03:56 pmGood evening everyone! Ate Maricar has been transferred out of ICU into a private room at NKTI this evening. She is now under the care of a palliative doctor and is being administered a steady maximal dose of morphine to ensure that she has zero pain. She will be maintained. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 30, 2018
- Flor Martinez
- Donated on Oct 28, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 19, 2018
