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Diekmeier Says Daughter Under Immunotherapy as Doctors Put Survival at 5–10%

In a Sport1 interview, the ex-Bundesliga player says the family shifted to immunotherapy after prior treatments failed.

Overview

  • Earlier this year, doctors found a roughly 12-centimeter malignant tumor on 14-year-old Delani’s kidney that had already metastasized to both lungs.
  • Multiple operations and several chemotherapy regimens were unsuccessful, leaving lung lesions that prompted the move to an immunotherapy course now underway.
  • Dennis Diekmeier has paused his SV Sandhausen co-trainer duties to focus on his daughter’s care and to prioritize meaningful experiences for her.
  • The family is sharing updates on Instagram and has launched a charity to fund small ‘Glücksmomente’ for other affected families through donations.
  • Delani is described as resilient and draws strength from riding, while her parents emphasize family unity, continued treatment decisions, and hope for a miracle.