Zbigniew is gone… All that remains is silence and memories.

Plural cancer

In mid-April 2025, Zbigniew was hospitalized with life-threatening anemia. A series of tests to clarify its cause yielded a diagnosis that was difficult to bear - two independent cancers: stage IV rectal adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis, and squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region with lymph node metastasis.

Treatment in the rhythm of chemotherapy and radiotherapy

On May 30, chemotherapy was started in two-week cycles. Initially, everything pointed to the effectiveness of the treatment - the tumor on the neck began to shrink.

In August, however, there was a sharp turnaround: the lesion began to grow again, rapidly leading to vocal fold paralysis and loss of voice.

The treatment was not discontinued. On September 22, radiation therapy to the head and neck region was implemented. Each cycle of therapy became a struggle for another day, paid for by pain and increasing weakness.

Everyday life lined with pain

The disease has taken away his voice and dexterity. Every day requires Zbigniew to put forth a tremendous effort - to get up, move around, overcome further ailments. Zbigniew stays at home, on sick leave, trying to maintain his independence despite pain and difficulty swallowing. He struggles not to give in to the disease, although even the simplest activities become a challenge.

Support that empowers

Funds from the collection will be used for medications and specialized nutrition, which are necessary to keep the body in good shape during intensive treatment and give the next stages of therapy a chance.