Anke Storage is fighting cancer: Cenefit run in Dresden on June 18!

Anke Storage is fighting cancer: Cenefit run in Dresden on June 18!

Dresden, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, a committed team around Anke stem and her family made their way to set an example against cancer. Anke, a 47-year-old mother of four children, received the terrifying diagnosis of breast cancer in spring 2022. The fact came for the family after the first symptoms such as a nodul in the chest and swollen lymph nodes. In the following months, Anke experienced chemotherapy, which was not only physically but also emotionally a great burden. Side effects such as hair loss and swollen joints meant that Anke sometimes had to fight against everyday challenges.

In addition to chemotherapy, she received immunotherapy. This is intended to support the immune system in recognizing and fighting tumor cells. However, not everything that shines is gold. Treatment can also attack healthy cells, which Anke brought in a thyroid dysfunction. In the end, she received a total of twelve infusions over twelve weeks before other gifts were no longer possible due to considerable side effects. As is shown, it is important to react immediately when new symptoms occur. Early action is crucial for immunotherapy. Complaints such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and other reactions require special treatment strategies, such as the [Krebseinfomationsdienst.de] (https://www.krebsinformationsdienst.de/aktuelles/detail/langzeitfolgen-einer immune therapy-bei- Krebs).

set a sign for affected families

The stem, which also includes Anke's husband Daniel and the four children aged 15, 13, 7 and 4, sees great challenges. While Daniel will provide the family financially, Anke is dependent on support and fights to ensure stability and care for her children. During this stressful time, the family knows about the importance of common experiences to alleviate the difficult situation.

In order to draw attention to the topic of cancer, the municipal clinic in Dresden, together with the German and Saxon Cancer Society on June 18, organizes the benefit campaign "ongoing against cancer". This event not only wants to collect money to support cancer patients and their relatives, but also to set a sign of hope. Anke and her family were invited to a relaxing weekend in Dresden to share special moments and to distract themselves through activities such as airport management or a visit to the chocolate museum.

life with cancer and its effects

A central concern of Anke is to share their history in order to encourage other affected families. Many people may not know that immunotherapy also brings challenges that can influence the quality of life, as the cancer information service [reports] (https://www.krebsinformationsdienst.de/aktuelles/Langzeiten-einer-Munperapie-bei- Krebs). It is still unclear whether other complaints such as fatigue are caused directly by the treatment. However, those affected often report inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract or emotional stress in the form of anxiety and depression.

Over 90 percent of patients with immunotherapy state that they can manage everyday tasks despite the restrictions. Even if there are many challenges, it is important to know that there are help offers. Patients should not be afraid to address their symptoms during visits to the doctor, because these conversations can help to make everyday life a bit better.

The planned benefit run on June 18 is an opportunity to set a visible sign that not only gives hope but also their relatives. It will be a day when the community comes together to show solidarity and support each other. Anke and her family are ready to share their history and hope to inspire many people.