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Man Discovers Cancer While Trying to Donate Kidney to Wife, Now Seeks Donor for Her
Michael Bornstein discovered he had Stage 4 cancer while undergoing tests to donate a kidney to his wife, Ilana, who has chronic kidney disease. After Michael recovered from his own aggressive cancer treatments, during which Ilana cared for him, he is now seeking a kidney donor for her.
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What happened
- 01Michael Bornstein discovered Stage 4 cancer while preparing to donate a kidney to his wife, Ilana.
- 02Michael underwent aggressive radiation and chemotherapy, losing 50 pounds during his battle.
- 03During Michael's treatment, Ilana cared for him and their two children, reversing their roles.
- 04Michael has recovered from cancer and is now seeking a kidney donor for Ilana.
- 05Ilana's chronic kidney disease is progressing, and she is awaiting dialysis and a transplant.
The couple, who have two children, are appealing to the public for help as Ilana's condition worsens and she awaits dialysis.
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