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Help me fight Lynch Syndrome

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Hello, my name is Heather and here is only part of my story...

On June 10, I had an upper and lower endoscopy because I had been experiencing heart burn, acid reflux, throwing up and of course blood in my stool. My health insurance argued with me over paying for all of the tests, treatments and surgery... Due to my young age, insurance did not want to pay for anything at all related to this, "This doesn't happen to someone my age." (So they say).

I also have Barrett's disease, esophagitis, gastritis, and GERD.

My large intestine was full of hundreds of stage zero adenomas-not quite cancer, but would be if I didnt opt for a complete colectomy.

Almost 6 weeks later, on July 25,
I've had my colon, gallbladder and appendix removed. I now have an ileostomy bag attached to my stomach for 4 to 6 weeks. If I have no further complications, (I have had so many already,) then I will have surgery again to re-attach my small intestine to my rectum. This will give me a somewhat normal life.

I have also been having issues with my kidneys, bladder and uterus. My doctors are almost sure this is going to lead to a Hysterectomy. But, until they fix my colon issues, the doctors won't even consider operating on anything else.

I am going to be off work for a very long time and I am in GREAT NEED of your HELP. I can't do this on my own. I have co-pays, deductibles, medical supplies and just the cost of everyday survival. Please help me if you can and if you don't want to do it online, inbox me or mom and I will give you our address. God Bless you and Thanks in advance.                   Heather Canterbury

                                        FYI
Lynch Syndrome: Lynch syndrome is an autosomal dominant mutation which may cause cancer in the colon, stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, esophagus, upper urinary tract, bladder, kidneys, pancreas, brain and skin. Women with this syndrome also are at higher risk for developing cancer of the uterus, ovaries and breasts.








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Kathy Stevens Cook
Organizer
Lake Mary, FL

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