Katharina Buczek
Her children have been her “lifeline” throughout the process. She is fighting to see them grow older, reach milestones, and simply be their mom.
Three months after her diagnosis, though, Jemma again met with her oncologist. After making it through her chemotherapy, she was hopeful for improvement in her CT scans. Instead, Jemma was heartbroken.
“They confirmed my worst nightmare. There are new tumors in the pelvic area and pubic bone,” Jemma said.
The tumor in her lung had slightly shrunk, which she believed was cause for hope. Nonetheless, Jemma’s oncology team did not share the same optimism.
“My oncology team has decided to stop my chemotherapy for now. We have been advised to get our affairs in order and were told it is reasonable to believe I have only one year to live,” she said.
“How can I be expected to accept that? I simply cannot accept it. I have three small children– Sadie is four, Louis is one, and Betty is only fifteen weeks,” Jemma continued.
She is proud to have always been a “positive person” with a “such a zest for life.” Thus, Jemma refuses to give up.
She and her husband learned of Hope4Cancer, a “world leader in holistic and integrative oncology” located in Mexico. Now, Jemma’s goal is to continue fighting with their oncology team.
“I NEED to be here to see my wee babies grow up and be their mommy. We have so much faith in Hope4Cancer and are begging for the kindness and support from strangers to help this become a reality,” Jemma said.
With a goal of fifteen thousand euros, her GoFundMe campaign has already reached nearly eighteen thousand euros. Over one thousand generous donors have contributed to Jemma’s cause over the last two months.
“I do not know you personally, but I saw your story on Instagram. As a mom to a one-year-old, my heart broke for you. I cannot even imagine how you are feeling. Wishing you all the best,” wrote Hannah Bates, who donated ten euros.
