HELP TANYA FIGHT LUNG CANCER
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Hello! My name is Tanya Alfonso. I am 39 and a resident of NYC recently diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Here is my story.
Until May 11, 2014 the last time i spent the night in the hospital was Sept. 6th, 1974; the day after i was born. I have always been a healthy person besides the occasional cold, flu or broken finger. On Mother's Day of this year my entire being as i knew it
changed forever!
I had a dry cough since mid-March. Went to my medical group 3 times and on the third visit was told to get in an ambulance and check into the ER. I did exactly that thinking I had a really bad cold! Took x-rays and waited. The surgeon then came in to tell me I had a completely collapsed right lung and needed a chest tube. Had a tube placed within a few hours and spent the next 20 days in hospitals. On the third day my doctor walked in my room and told me that I had CANCER! No definitive diagnosis, just CANCER? 11 frustrsating days later, after being attatched to a tube, suction and being at the mercy of nurses and doctors who could not answer any medical questions besides having CANCER, I demanded a transfer. Transferred to my current care facility Bellevue/NYU where the care is great. From the moment I was wheeled in I was treated as a person and not a disease.
Received a diagnosis of stage IV right lung adenocarcinoma. My thoracic surgeon was phenomenal and my oncologist is an amazing doctor. Although my cancer is inoperable and cancer is incurable, I am not terminal which i am grateful for.
I do, unfortunately live in the most expensive city in the world and have not been able to work since May and will not be able to any time soon. I have medical coverage that has helped cover many of my expenses but not close to all. I have used my savings on my bills and travel to and from all of my medical appointments. Now, I am humbly asking for the generosity and kindness of those I know and mostly those that I do not know. I am asking for this donation to help pay for my way to live with this disease. I have rent, bills, transportation, and daily expenses to cover. I know I can beat this diagnosis and hope you can help me in any way possible. I love life and all it has to offer!! Thank you for reading this and thank you for your prayers and well wishes.
Thank you and be well,
TANYA
Until May 11, 2014 the last time i spent the night in the hospital was Sept. 6th, 1974; the day after i was born. I have always been a healthy person besides the occasional cold, flu or broken finger. On Mother's Day of this year my entire being as i knew it
changed forever!
I had a dry cough since mid-March. Went to my medical group 3 times and on the third visit was told to get in an ambulance and check into the ER. I did exactly that thinking I had a really bad cold! Took x-rays and waited. The surgeon then came in to tell me I had a completely collapsed right lung and needed a chest tube. Had a tube placed within a few hours and spent the next 20 days in hospitals. On the third day my doctor walked in my room and told me that I had CANCER! No definitive diagnosis, just CANCER? 11 frustrsating days later, after being attatched to a tube, suction and being at the mercy of nurses and doctors who could not answer any medical questions besides having CANCER, I demanded a transfer. Transferred to my current care facility Bellevue/NYU where the care is great. From the moment I was wheeled in I was treated as a person and not a disease.
Received a diagnosis of stage IV right lung adenocarcinoma. My thoracic surgeon was phenomenal and my oncologist is an amazing doctor. Although my cancer is inoperable and cancer is incurable, I am not terminal which i am grateful for.
I do, unfortunately live in the most expensive city in the world and have not been able to work since May and will not be able to any time soon. I have medical coverage that has helped cover many of my expenses but not close to all. I have used my savings on my bills and travel to and from all of my medical appointments. Now, I am humbly asking for the generosity and kindness of those I know and mostly those that I do not know. I am asking for this donation to help pay for my way to live with this disease. I have rent, bills, transportation, and daily expenses to cover. I know I can beat this diagnosis and hope you can help me in any way possible. I love life and all it has to offer!! Thank you for reading this and thank you for your prayers and well wishes.
Thank you and be well,
TANYA
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Tanya Alfonso
Organizer
New York, NY
