Dennis Diekmeier: 14-year-old daughter Delani has cancer and metastases

It is a message that no parent ever wants to get. The 14-year-old Delani, daughter of ex-HSV star Dennis Diekmeier and his wife Dana, has cancer. “There is no stronger and braver girl than Delani. So she will step into the ass,” says Dana Diekmeier on Instagram.

“The malignant tumor on the kidney of Delani was completely removed, but unfortunately it scattered in the lungs and metastases have grown there. These can only be combated with strong chemotherapy,” she also explains on the platform. It was only at the beginning of February that Diekmeier posted a picture on the photo platform and explained that a tumor on the kidney was discovered with her daughter. At the time, the family did not know whether this is evil or benign.

The operation followed immediately and Dana Diekmeier gave another update: “Delani survived the operation well and the tumor could be completely removed. Since it was a severe and elaborate procedure, she is now in the intensive care unit,” said the mother of A total of four children.

Shortly afterwards she gave the all -clear. The tumor could be completely removed and there were no tumor cells left, so that Delani could soon go back to school. The family could not breathe a sigh of relief for a long time. Because the tumor was malignant and not only that. It has already scattered. “Since it is such a rare and serious illness, the next few months will be a difficult time for all of us. Despite this so bad diagnosis, we are positive and believe that it works,” said Diekmeier on Instagram, which is posting with one Football comparison ended. “It’s like football when Sandhausen plays against Bavaria. It’s a heavy opponent, but now it’s time to fight and win,” said the player.

Dennis Diekmeier was a professional at HSV for many years until he switched to SV Sandhausen and ended his active career.