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06 Sept 2025

Carlow native launches a GoFundMe in order to treat Stage 4 ovarian cancer

Kasia Milczek, who lives in County Carlow , launched the GoFundMe after battling cancer since 2020

Carlow native launches a GoFundMe in order to treat Stage 4 ovarian cancer

Photo: Kasia's GoFundMe

A Carlow native, Kasia Milczek, is seeking the public's as she battles stage 4 ovarian cancer. Kasia has been battling cancer since 2020, after under going multiple surgeries through in the last 5 years, and is currently seeking funds at clinics across the world.

She shared details of her story on the GoFundMe page:

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“Hello, my name is Kasia, I am 43 years old and I have a wonderful family. My horror began in 2020 and continues to this day. In 2020, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I underwent two surgeries, where the tumor and 15 lymph nodes were removed. After the second surgery, it turned out that this was not the end of surprises, a tumor was detected on the right ovary and a third surgery was planned, which took place on August 25, 2020. After a week, I received the results and heard my diagnosis: "You have stage 3 ovarian cancer"! I was terrified, two different cancers, independent of each other. Unfortunately, after the third surgery, my body developed acute sepsis. Within 8 days, because that was how long I was away from surgery number three, I was put on the operating table again, for the fourth time, and it saved my life. I was in the hospital for five weeks, and I had three weeks to get stronger because I had to start chemotherapy.“

More from the GoFundMe reads:

Yesterday, a little light came to me in this dark tunnel, and for two days I have been in contact with the Israel and Barcelona Clinics. I don't know the price for my life, but I know it won't be cheap, and I know I can't afford it. So I am asking with all my heart for your support and help. I want to live for my children and myself.

More about Kasia's story can be found on her GoFundMe page linked HERE.

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