Beating Cancer

June 13, 2018. This was the day I received a call that made me numb to world and all those around me. Throughout my years, I have been in and out of the hospital for abdominal pain. The doctors would run tests and blood work, and it was always determined to be "lady problems". As time went on, I learned to deal with the pain myself until it subsided. I got pretty good at not allowing the pain to take over my whole day. On June 6th, 2018 I went in for a routine pap. A week went by, and I hadn't heard from the doctors. We all know the saying, "no news is good news". So I felt good and healthy. Well, June 13, 2018 around 1:00pm I felt not so good, and not so healthy. I was in transition between jobs, and I was riding around with my fiancé enjoying the week we had together before I started my new job. I received a call from the doctors office telling me I need to come in immediately. I politely asked if they could tell me over the phone what was going on. I was told the doctor was on vacation, and he will call when he gets back. So again, my nerves calmed a little because I thought "if it's not that serious, he wouldn't wait until after vacation". So I say okay, and continue to enjoy my moment...the best way I know how. Then, the phone rings, and it's the doctor. He asks me to verify my name and date of birth, and I did. He said "Cierra, we found cancer in your uterus ". There was a long pause of silence, as I was in shock. The doctor asks, are you there? I say "yes, but I think you have the wrong number". He speaks in a calm voice saying, "I know this is so hard to hear, but we need to get you in right away". So many thoughts come flowing. Scared. Scared is the very first emotion I feel. I don't even know how to tell the man I love about the phone call I just received. My mom? My sister? I'm riding around crying and angry saying "why me". I try to get into doctors offices, and they then ask me what insurance I have. I gave them my insurance information, that I had through my previous employer of just a few days ago, and they tell me the coverage is terminated and that I can't be seen. Getting on any other insurance outside of employment was too expensive, and though I live in a two family household, with one income, I was told I make too much for Medicaid. I stared my new job a month ago, and I don't qualify for insurance just yet. I have gone to the emergency about 2-3 times a week being in so much pain I can barely sit up straight. Being only 28 soon to be 29. I desire to have children. There’s a 50/50 chance of me being able to conceive. Anyone who knows me knows I love children and having some of my own is something I’ve always wanted. Just to start with fertility treatment I have to put $1500 down. I can't afford these visits without insurance, and I can't continue to miss work. I thank God everyday for allowing me to wake up and continue to fight. Though the bills are piling up, my faith remains strong. If there is any amount that you can contribute I would be forever grateful. I know by he grace of God I'll get through this. Thank you so much in advance for your help. You will be blessed, and you have no idea what this means to me.