Help Patrick Win His Battle Against Cancer
Help Patrick Win His Battle Against Mixed Germ Cell Tumor.
Hi everyone,
This is Mariella, a very close friend of Patrick's sister.
I'm reaching out to share Patrick's journey and ask for your support during this tough challenge.
Patrick Hachem, the 17 year old determined and resilient boy, full of life and energy, was diagnosed in February 2023 with a right testicular germ cell tumor, for which he underwent complete surgical resection and treatment.
In March 2024, he had disease recurrence in the right retroperitoneum, which was completely resected.
In August 2024, he had a relapse in the liver, which was also completely resected.
Patrick's family decided to seek out the opinion of Dr. Raphah Borghol at AUBMC.
Pathology analyses reviewed at AUBMC and Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, USA, confirmed the diagnosis of mixed malignant germ cell neoplasm. The tumor consisted of both mature and immature teratomatous elements, in addition to yolk sac tumor.
Following expert consultation with Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo from St. Jude, Memphis, Patrick requires High-dose chemotherapy using the TI-CE protocol.
This regimen consists of 2 cycles of paclitaxel and ifosfamide (each cycle lasting 14 days), followed by 3 cycles of high-dose carboplatin with etoposide.
After each carboplatin-etopiside cycle, Patrick will undergo TANDEM AUTOLOGOUS STEM CELL TRANSPLANTS (one per cycle).
Treatment was initiated on January 2, 2025.
The tandem stem cell transplants are scheduled for February, March and April 2025.
The total cost of the 3 bone marrow transplants is $75,000 as per attached statement.
CCCL is going to cover the costs of care at CCI, but they do not cover bone marrow transplant procedures, which is the treatment that Patrick needs to receive for his recurrent disease.
Therefore, i've started this fundraising campaign to help Patrick and his family with the expenses of the transplants.
Time is critical and Patrick needs our immediate support. Please help me spread the word and please remember that every penny counts.
Patrick, his family, his friends and all his loved ones have high hopes for this treatment, so please let us join forces to help this modest loving family win that battle.
Thank you for standing by us and for showing us your love and support. We are very grateful for each and everyone of you.
With gratitude and love,
Mariella ♡
$12,668 raised Of $75,000