Marvels fight against cancer
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Marvel Handboy was born and raised in Rapid City SD and is married to Raymond Handboy. They have 10 children and many grand children whom they love and cherish. Marvel is an amazing woman and would give the shirt off of her back if you needed it. If you know Marvel and Ray they open their home and hearts to anyone who needs them. It is now a time that they need support.
Marvel has been really sick for the past few years. She recently decided it was time to see doctor. After running many tests, they discovered that her uterus was three times the normal size and her kidneys were damaged in addition to having severe psoriasis. The doctors decided the best course of action was to undergo a complete hysterectomy. During the surgery they discovered cancer. Again after many more tests it was determined that she had both ab aggressive type as well as a non aggressive type. Her diagnosis is non-Hodgkins lymphoma with furnicular uterine cancer. Her pet scan revealed that the main cancer is in her pelvis but there are also spots on her spleen, liver, in her chest cavity, and one lymph node. For her cancer they have recommended aggressive chemotherapy. She may also need a stem cell transplant even after finishing her chemo in hopes that it truly kills the cancer.
Currently in order for her to receive her chemotherapy treatments they must travel 4 1/2 hours. She must be at the hospital at 7 am for labs so her and Ray leave the day before. After labs she then sees the doctor at 8 am and then chemo for 8 hours. Her days there are extremely taxing on her. Due to the risk of chemo flu she and Ray stay overnight.
Thankfully Ray her husband is retired and able to attend these sessions with her. Unfortunately though his retirement income is their only income and with these added trips which are about 575 miles round trip plus a hotel stay in addition to ever growing medical bills they are definitely in a time of hardship. This is effecting them physically, emotionally and financially. Anything you are willing to donate is greatly appreciated. Please keep Marvel, Ray and her excellent cancer fighting team in your thoughts and prayers. Again thank you in advance for anything you are willing to donate even if it's just time to say a prayer. Thank you!
Ps. Cancer sucks!
Marvel has been really sick for the past few years. She recently decided it was time to see doctor. After running many tests, they discovered that her uterus was three times the normal size and her kidneys were damaged in addition to having severe psoriasis. The doctors decided the best course of action was to undergo a complete hysterectomy. During the surgery they discovered cancer. Again after many more tests it was determined that she had both ab aggressive type as well as a non aggressive type. Her diagnosis is non-Hodgkins lymphoma with furnicular uterine cancer. Her pet scan revealed that the main cancer is in her pelvis but there are also spots on her spleen, liver, in her chest cavity, and one lymph node. For her cancer they have recommended aggressive chemotherapy. She may also need a stem cell transplant even after finishing her chemo in hopes that it truly kills the cancer.
Currently in order for her to receive her chemotherapy treatments they must travel 4 1/2 hours. She must be at the hospital at 7 am for labs so her and Ray leave the day before. After labs she then sees the doctor at 8 am and then chemo for 8 hours. Her days there are extremely taxing on her. Due to the risk of chemo flu she and Ray stay overnight.
Thankfully Ray her husband is retired and able to attend these sessions with her. Unfortunately though his retirement income is their only income and with these added trips which are about 575 miles round trip plus a hotel stay in addition to ever growing medical bills they are definitely in a time of hardship. This is effecting them physically, emotionally and financially. Anything you are willing to donate is greatly appreciated. Please keep Marvel, Ray and her excellent cancer fighting team in your thoughts and prayers. Again thank you in advance for anything you are willing to donate even if it's just time to say a prayer. Thank you!
Ps. Cancer sucks!
Organizer and beneficiary
Korrinna Phelps
Organizer
Rapid City, SD
Marvel Handboy
Beneficiary
