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Cancer Battle's Hidden Costs: Family Fears Losing Home
20 Sep
Summary
- A family faces losing their home due to financial strain from caring for their daughter.
- Maya, 13, was diagnosed with a rare form of neuroblastoma and relapsed recently.
- The mother, an NHS nurse, works less as her husband has lost income caring for Maya.
The hidden financial burdens of caring for a child with a rare illness have left one family fearing the loss of their home. Maya, a 13-year-old from Hythe, Kent, is currently battling neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer, having relapsed in 2023 after a five-year remission period.
Her mother, Dellanie, an NHS nurse, and her husband Terry are facing significant financial strain. Dellanie highlighted the ongoing pressure of mortgage and bill payments, exacerbated by reduced working hours to care for Maya. Her husband has ceased working to provide full-time care, significantly impacting their household income.
Despite the immense difficulty and emotional toll, the family's primary focus remains on providing the best care for Maya, described as a "larger than life person" who loves animals and music. Dellanie manages her own pain by maintaining a brave face for her children and husband.
