Man Discovers Cancer While Arranging Kidney Donation for Wife, Now Seeks Donor for Her
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Michael Bornstein discovered he had stage 4 cancer while arranging to donate a kidney to his wife, Ilana, who has chronic kidney disease. During his treatment, Ilana cared for him and their children. Now recovered, Michael is seeking a kidney donor for Ilana, as her condition has worsened and she requires a transplant. He has appealed to the public for assistance through the "Matnat Chaim" organization.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Michael Bornstein discovered stage 4 cancer while arranging to donate a kidney to his wife, Ilana.
- Michael underwent chemotherapy and radiation, losing 22 kilograms during his treatment.
- Ilana cared for Michael and their children while he battled cancer.
- Michael is now recovering and seeking a kidney donor for Ilana.
- Ilana's chronic kidney disease has worsened, and she will soon start dialysis.
Michael Bornstein was in the process of donating a kidney to his wife, Ilana, who suffers from chronic kidney disease, when he discovered he had stage 4 cancer. The diagnosis came as a shock, turning their roles upside down. While Michael underwent aggressive chemotherapy and radiation, losing 22 kilograms and his consciousness twice, Ilana cared for him and their two teenage children.
"Just as I was trying to save her, I discovered I myself had cancer," Michael recounted. He described Ilana as being "there for me the whole way" during his battle. Now, Michael is recovering from his cancer, but Ilana's condition has worsened, and she is awaiting a kidney transplant and will soon begin dialysis.
After no suitable donor was found within their family and close circle, Michael has turned to the public for help. He is seeking an individual willing to donate a kidney to save his wife's life. "Today I am recovering, but she is still waiting for a kidney that can change her life," he stated.
Michael is asking people to consider donating, "I'm not asking people to commit to donating, just to open their hearts and check if they can help." Those interested in checking their eligibility to donate a kidney for Ilana can contact the "Matnat Chaim" organization or Michael directly at 054-7269263.
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