Cancer sufferer is grateful for help
An 88-year-old Brenthurst resident, Magdalena Muller, who has been suffering from skin cancer for the past 54 years, was recently very grateful for the generosity of Cansa, Netcare 911 and Hospice, who ensured she was able to receive much needed care.
It was necessary for this frail cancer sufferer to visit the Oncology Unit at Boitumelo Hospital, in Kroonstad, for a much needed check-up and evaluation.
Because of her current condition, it was a huge challenge for her family to transport her to the hospital.
It was, however, made possible on Wednesday, last week, thanks to Cansa, Netcare 911 and Hospice.
“The past few weeks have been the worst since my mother has been bedridden and she found it challenging to walk,” said Graham Taylor, Magdalena’s son-in-law.
“My wife and I realised that we would need professional assistance to get her to the hospital, which prompted us to contact Stephanie Pearce, from Cansa.
Pearse did not hesitate for one second and offered immediate help.
Pears, the community immobiliser and East Rand fund-raising director for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), involved Netcare 911 and explained Magdalena’s situation. They agreed to assist, without hesitation.
“We wanted to give Magdalena’s independence and dignity back,” said Santi Steinmann, media liaison officer for Netcare 911.
Steinmann also went to visit Magdalena a few days before she was to be transported to Kroonstad and comforted the elderly woman in a heart-warming way.
During this visit Magdalena said she was happy to have her children with her.
“I know everything is going to be okay,” she added.
She was transported to the hospital on Wednesday, last week, where she received a thorough check-up and medication.
She was brought back home on the same day.
This, however isn’t where the generosity stopped. Magdalena will receive physiotherapy and will go back to the hospital in August, for another check-up.
“I don’t know how to express my gratitude to Cansa, Netcare 911 and Hospice,” said Graham.
“My mother is a different person since she went for that check-up.”
“She even started walking again and she’s eating adequately now.”
Graham recently built walking bars for Magdalena, to help her to get back on her feet again.
“We don’t have much, but we use what we have to do the best we can,” he said.
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