Dylan won’t take cancer ‘lying down!’

A GoFundMe campaign in aid of a young Cork man battling cancer has reached more than €35k in less than four days.

Dylan Fleming, 32, seemed to be recovering well from surgery to remove his kidney which was the prime location of the cancer, when he received a phone call saying he needed to come and meet the oncologist.

He was told the cancer had spread through his blood into his lungs, the cavity where the kidney was removed, and his abdominal lining.

According to his GoFundMe page, which was set up by friend Siobhan Gulliver, the treatment Dylan is on is not working as doctors had hoped and he is now seeking out alternative treatments.

“He has been an absolute warrior through this, and those of you that know Dylan know that he won’t take this lying down!” wrote Siobhan.

Dylan and his soon to be wife Melanie recently bought and renovated their house. However, with Dylan being out of work since June, their savings have been hugely depleted.

The GoFundMe page was set up to help with medical costs as Dylan continued his fight.

Sinead said: “As you can imagine, cancer treatment is not only physically and emotionally draining but also financially overwhelming.

“We are appealing for help and any kind of contribution, big or small, that will help ease this burden. Please feel free to share on social media or by sending link to others.

“Thank you for any support you can provide, whether through donations, sharing this fundraiser, keeping Dylan in your thoughts and prayers or a message of support,” she added.

To make a donation to help Dylan, visit gofundme.com and search 'Go Fund Me for Dylan’s Cancer Journey'.