Eren Dinkci Details Partner's Leukemia Treatment
Bundesliga forward Eren Dinkci opened up about the severe personal challenges he and his partner, Cinja, have faced since she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in April, detailing her ongoing treatment and their strict safety precautions at home, welt.de reported. Cinja has entered the second cycle of her treatment, which involves an ongoing immunotherapy regimen.
After spending time in the hospital, she is currently recovering at home while receiving a continuous infusion medication that runs around the clock for three and a half weeks. Dinkci noted that the treatment is causing side effects but is producing positive results. The couple faces further medical appointments and anticipates a third treatment cycle running through the end of March, followed by comprehensive medical checkups to determine if she is fully cancer-free.
Stem Cell Donors Found for Cinja
Earlier in the year, the couple launched a public registration campaign to find a compatible stem cell donor. Dinkci stated that the initiative successfully identified two individuals who are a 90 percent match.
Because Cinja is currently receiving an experimental study medication, an immediate transplant is not required. However, the verified matches remain available as a backup option if her medical trajectory changes in the coming months.
Couple Follows Strict Hygiene to Protect Immune System
To protect Cinja’s severely compromised immune system, the household maintains rigorous hygiene protocols. Dinkci explained that public restrooms are strictly avoided and germ-rich environments are bypassed entirely, with hand sanitizer used constantly.
Because Dinkci occasionally experiences mild illness symptoms, the couple takes the precaution of sleeping in separate beds to eliminate any risk of cross-infection. Family and friends assist with daily logistics, including driving duties, as Cinja is currently prohibited from driving for three and a half weeks.
Werder Bremen Support and Pitch as Respite
Dinkci recently missed training sessions and a test match in Enschede to support his partner during a critical phase of her care. The Werder Bremen attacker acknowledged that while stepping away from the team feels difficult, his personal responsibilities take precedence.
He praised the understanding shown by club management and coaching staff, adding that his teammates have approached him with supportive questions about the situation. On the pitch, Dinkci relies on the game to provide a temporary mental escape from their daily worries.
Looking Ahead to Summer Travel Goals
Despite the grueling medical schedule, the couple is maintaining long-term plans for normalcy. Dinkci revealed that their primary shared goal is to take a major summer vacation once the current treatment phase concludes, with Cinja selecting the destination.
Hospital checkups will continue regardless of travel, meaning they may need to take intermittent flights, but Dinkci emphasized that the trip remains a firm commitment.
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