Since February, Bryan Braman, a former defensive end with the Eagles, has been battling a rare and potentially fatal type of cancer. After completing a 12-week treatment program, the 38-year-old Washington native has experienced financial hardship and homelessness.
William Jones has created a GoFundMe page for Braman, who is suffering from a “very rare form” of cancer. In order to assist pay for his treatments, Braman has had to sell off his possessions, including his automobile.
On June 20, an update regarding Braman’s health status was read: “Bryan is home with his family after undergoing a CAR-T cell programming treatment program in Seattle,”
“With the cancer that Bryan has, which is a very rare form of cancer, the CAR-T treatment had the highest chance of success as the cells are reprogrammed to fight this cancer that is within Bryan.
“His cells did re-infuse themselves and did in fact start reproducing within his bone marrow.
“At first the mass did start to shrink, but then the cancer started fighting back.
“At this point Bryan has had to start having chemo treatments that are designed for the treatment program Bryan is in.”
According to the GoFundMe, the goal is to raise $25,000 “to pay for housing for him, his caregiver, and his uncle as they all live together.”
