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Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation
Support is on the rise for a South Jersey pharmacist who’s been battling brain cancer since 2014, recently undergoing his third surgery and enduring seizures almost constantly.
John Marcheski, of Sewell, had his first operation following his initial diagnosis in 2014, according to a GoFundMe describing him as a “friend, co-worker, son, brother, father, grandfather and husband to Katie Marcheski.”
“If you know him you know he is an intelligent pharmacist with a wonderful sense of humor,” reads the campaign, launched out of Egg Harbor Township in early May.
After his first surgery, Marches…
PA Boy Battling Brain Cancer Dies Day After 6th Birthday, Family Says
A Pennsylvania community is mourning the death of a boy who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer on Thursday, Sept. 22 — just one day after his sixth birthday.
On the morning of Ryder Knechtle's birthday celebration, he was fine. Like any other child, he loved to play games, read his favorite book, and even watch "Peppa Pig" with his family.
But as the hours passed, he began to feel different.
"Around 1:00 he started to crash," the boy's mom, Jenna Knechtle, wrote on GoFundMe and Facebook.
**Last Treatment Update**
My beautiful baby is now an angel. A beautiful angel in Hea…
Support Surges For 6-Year-Old NJ Girl Battling Brain Cancer
Support is surging for a six-year-old New Jersey girl as she bravely battles brain cancer.
Camy Dudek, of Union, was diagnosed with a partially malignant brain tumor on Friday, Aug.12, according to a GoFundMe launched for her medical expenses.
After learning about this complication, her family says she may not qualify for clinical trials that would assist them financially.
The young twin is "spunky, sweet, and a warrior," reads the fundraiser, launched by Kim Vitale.
"Camy will need further treatment, which will require her parents to be away from her three other siblings,"…
