Twin drama: Güstrow sisters sacrifice stomach after risk of cancer!

Twin drama: Güstrow sisters sacrifice stomach after risk of cancer!

The fates of Nora and Sarah Jorga from Güstrow touch the hearts of the people in the region. The twin sisters, both 30 years old, decided to take a drastic step: they had their stomachs removed. The reason for this is a genetic predisposition that puts them at a high risk of developing cancer. What is tragic is that they lost their mother and aunt to cancer at an early age. After the operation, the two women not only changed their diet, but also plan to have another organ removed. With courage and determination they go their own way to fight for themselves and their health reports the Ostsee-Zeitung.

Julia Czerwonatis from Rostock has a completely different but equally challenging fate. At 19, she was diagnosed with incurable Lyme disease. This disease, often transmitted through tick bites, is the most widespread tick-related disease in Europe. In Germany, bacteria can be detected in up to 35% of ticks, but many infected people have no symptoms. Julia, on the other hand, is still struggling with persistent symptoms today. The statistics are alarming: According to estimates, there are between 40,000 and 312,000 new cases in Germany every year, with mild courses that can be easily treated with antibiotics says the Robert Koch Institute.

Responsible work in pediatric oncology

Nadyne Schmidt, who has worked as a pediatric nurse in pediatric oncology and in the specialized outpatient palliative service “Mike Möwenherz” for 25 years, shows how important compassion and responsibility are in health care. She plans to support a children's hospice in Stralsund and is thereby sending a strong signal to the community.

Around 25,000 patients are treated in the emergency room at the KMG Clinic in Güstrow every year, and the number is rising. Dr. Raimund Höft, the senior doctor, notices that many patients come with minor complaints and often don't know how they can help themselves. “Self-presenters” who seek medical care independently make up 48% of visitors, while 23% are referred by their family doctor and over 20% come from the emergency services.

A life full of health

Roland Meisel, a chemist from Rostock, also pursues extraordinary goals in life. He aims to live to be 120 years old and relies on a radical change in diet, lots of exercise and plenty of social contacts. There was a wake-up call from his daughter that motivated him to change. In combination with the findings from the Rostock strawberry study, he consistently pursues his goals: a high-protein, low-sugar diet combined with exercise and regular blood value checks should accompany him on his path.

With cases of Lyme disease becoming more common and climate change expected to bring mild temperatures and longer tick seasons, the call for prevention is becoming increasingly important. While some people do not develop any symptoms after a Lyme disease infection, others, like Julia Czerwonatis, suffer unbearably from the consequences. It remains important to take Lyme disease seriously in order to avoid complications that can significantly affect the quality of life these are the findings of current research.