Metastatic colorectal cancer! I need help with further treatment!

It started with abdominal pain, weakness, and digestive issues. I thought it was just a temporary dip in my health, but the tests revealed a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Today, I have a stoma and am undergoing chemotherapy.

That pain changed everything

My stomach was hurting more and more often. I felt weak, and my digestive problems were starting to wear me down. I tried to blame it on fatigue, my age, or just being out of shape. It was 2025.

Over time, however, it became increasingly difficult to pretend that everything would just go away on its own. My body was telling me that something serious was going on. I went for some tests, and then I was told I had colorectal cancer.

Surgery and ostomy

In November 2025, I underwent surgery to create an ileostomy, or intestinal stoma. It was a very difficult time, not only physically but also emotionally. I had to learn to live with something that completely changed my body and my daily life.

Complications also arose later on. I underwent an incision and drainage of an abdominal abscess. To this day, I still struggle with skin irritation and inflammation around my stoma.

I am undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Oncology in Warsaw. I have already completed 10 cycles of chemotherapy. Tests have shown a partial response to treatment, but the disease is still present. There are small metastatic lesions visible in my lungs, and the primary tumor is located in my abdomen.

Life has become dependent on help

Before I got sick, I found joy in simple, beautiful things. I enjoyed hunting down unique secondhand clothes and giving them a new lease on life. I found great joy in gardening, flowers, and creating a warm, cozy home.

Today, my daily life looks completely different. I am very weak after chemotherapy, I get tired quickly, and I need help with basic activities. I have a significant disability, and my daughter takes care of me. She helps me with meal preparation, personal hygiene, stoma care, and managing daily tasks. Without her support, I wouldn’t be able to handle all of this.

A daily struggle

Every day takes a toll on me. I have to take care of my stoma, cope with weakness, deal with trips to the hospital, check-ups, and the uncertainty of what the next test results will show. The disease has robbed me of my independence, and with it, many things that used to be taken for granted. Everyday activities have become difficult. Leaving the house, going to the doctor, preparing a meal, or taking care of personal hygiene require planning and help from someone else.

I’m also plagued by fear—fear of treatment, of the future, and of how much strength I’ll have left. Despite everything, I try to hold on to that hope, which helps me get through another day.

Please support me

I am asking for your help with my ongoing treatment with all my heart. Every bit of support gives me a chance to go through treatment with greater peace of mind and focus on fighting for my health.