Former U.S. National Team member Emily Brunemann Klueh is battling cancer.
According to a GoFundMe post, Brunemann Klueh, 38, noticed a change in her body, saw her doctor immediately and received several tests that eventually showed eight masses in her chest and at least three lymph nodes that looked suspicious of cancer.
After biopsies of the masses, one of the lymph nodes was positive for invasive ductal carcinoma and metastatic breast cancer.
She is scheduled to have another biopsy on Dec. 6 to see if the cancer has spread to the lining of her lungs.
“With this news, the need for support has grown even greater. We are not only providing ways for people to assist with financial needs but also asking for love, thoughts, and prayers as we await the results of this test,” the GoFundMe page stated. “This is where your support is needed. We know this journey will be long. Emily and Michael will face financial burdens. They will experience unexpected medical bills and potential travel and accommodation needs for treatment. Emily and Michael feel passionate about keeping Adeline and Hunter’s lives as normal as possible. Other ways these funds will be utilized would be for groceries, meals, cleaning, and activities for the kids.”
Brunemann Klueh was a member of the U.S. National Team for 10 years, and competed at the FINA World Championships, Pan Pacific Championships, Pan American Games and the World University Games. She was the first American to win the FINA World Cup Circuit in the 10K.
She swam collegiately at Michigan and has worked for USA Swimming as a mental health specialist, currently the manager of mental health and emotional wellness for the sport’s governing body in the U.S.
She is married to fellow National Team member Michael Klueh, and they have two children, Adeline and Hunter.
“Adding to the challenges they face, Michael will be leaving for Charlotte to finish his (medical school) education. She is incredibly supportive of this move and decision as she knows the hard work and dedication Michael has had for his career. These funds will also be utilized to help Michael travel home to be with family. Keeping this family together even when they are apart is one of their highest priorities while Emily undergoes treatment,” the page stated. “This was not part of the original plan. They were all moving to Charlotte together. Bringing Michael home at times will help significantly as their family moves through these unchartered waters.”
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