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14-Year-Old Delani Diekmeier to Begin Immunotherapy After Chemotherapy Fails

Her treatment plan now relies on immunotherapy to engage her immune system against stubborn lung metastases

Overview

  • Doctors confirmed two rounds of chemotherapy did not shrink Delani’s lung metastases and have scheduled immunotherapy to start next week
  • Recent CT scans showed persistent bilateral lung lesions despite initial kidney surgery and an earlier lung metastasis operation
  • Physicians cautioned the Diekmeiers that the chance of cure diminishes with each unsuccessful treatment and told the family a miracle is needed
  • The family took a five-day restorative trip to Turkey to recharge ahead of the upcoming immunotherapy regimen
  • Dana and Dennis Diekmeier continue to post heartfelt Instagram updates highlighting Delani’s courage and their unwavering hope