Help Matt's Rare Cancer Fight
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I am 31 years old with a wife and 3 children (14, 10 & 4) fighting an extremely rare form of malignant cancer called synovial sarcoma. http://sarcomahelp.org/synovial-sarcoma.html#tpm1_1
This is my story:
On June 12, 2014 after a lengthy process of testing, I was told I had a rare form of cancer called synovial sarcoma in my right foot. On June 27, just two days before my wedding, I was told by the surgeon that the only option for treatment was an amputation of the forefoot due to the size of the tumor and how it had spread through the tissue. Our honeymoon had to be canceled. On July 7, 2014 the amputation was done. I went through extensive healing and rehab and eventually was fitted with a prosthetic in November of 2014. Months went by before I could return to work and normal activities but I did and I live my life to the fullest. I had x-rays and follow ups every 3 months with my doctor. This was to look for metastases on my lungs.
In October, 2015 they saw spots on my lungs in my x-rays. After doing a CT scan the doctor informed me that the cancer is back and had metastasized to both lungs. The doctor told me it is stage 4 and offered aggressive chemotherapy treatments which I started November 30th, 2015. I was told that the chemo will not cure me but will give me a chance for more time. The prognosis for this kind of cancer has a median of one year with aggressive chemo treatments. But I'm not most patients..... I want to fight!!! I will fight with everything I've got and with my family by my side. Because of all that we are in need some help....
It's hard for me to ask for help...
I want to say thank you to everyone! For words, hugs, kisses, prayers, smiles, donations of time, donations of money, and love! Everything means so much to me and my family! I'm in awe every day to hear, receive, and feel the love!
I want to survive! I want to be here for all, and there are sooooo many, special times to come for my kids, family, and friends!
The funds we raise will be going towards many things like, alternative treatments, vitamins and herbs, food, bills, someone to help us keep our home extra clean, travel for family and friends, and all other things that will come up.
BUT!... Every dollar I can give will be donated to research for my cancer! Synovial Sarcoma. A Cancer that is underfunded because of it rarity. A cancer that gives a median of one year for survival once it metastasizes... I want prove that this cancer can be beat!
I need everyone's help! $1 from 10,000 people is $10,000! Donate if you can, share this on every social media platform you have, tell your friends, share with your co-workers, make posters, call the radio, and get it out there! Do what you can please. I don't ask for help very often if ever... I'm asking now!
So many people have said they would do anything to help... I just have to ask and they will do their Best!
I need your best... And not just for me...
This is my story:
On June 12, 2014 after a lengthy process of testing, I was told I had a rare form of cancer called synovial sarcoma in my right foot. On June 27, just two days before my wedding, I was told by the surgeon that the only option for treatment was an amputation of the forefoot due to the size of the tumor and how it had spread through the tissue. Our honeymoon had to be canceled. On July 7, 2014 the amputation was done. I went through extensive healing and rehab and eventually was fitted with a prosthetic in November of 2014. Months went by before I could return to work and normal activities but I did and I live my life to the fullest. I had x-rays and follow ups every 3 months with my doctor. This was to look for metastases on my lungs.
In October, 2015 they saw spots on my lungs in my x-rays. After doing a CT scan the doctor informed me that the cancer is back and had metastasized to both lungs. The doctor told me it is stage 4 and offered aggressive chemotherapy treatments which I started November 30th, 2015. I was told that the chemo will not cure me but will give me a chance for more time. The prognosis for this kind of cancer has a median of one year with aggressive chemo treatments. But I'm not most patients..... I want to fight!!! I will fight with everything I've got and with my family by my side. Because of all that we are in need some help....
It's hard for me to ask for help...
I want to say thank you to everyone! For words, hugs, kisses, prayers, smiles, donations of time, donations of money, and love! Everything means so much to me and my family! I'm in awe every day to hear, receive, and feel the love!
I want to survive! I want to be here for all, and there are sooooo many, special times to come for my kids, family, and friends!
The funds we raise will be going towards many things like, alternative treatments, vitamins and herbs, food, bills, someone to help us keep our home extra clean, travel for family and friends, and all other things that will come up.
BUT!... Every dollar I can give will be donated to research for my cancer! Synovial Sarcoma. A Cancer that is underfunded because of it rarity. A cancer that gives a median of one year for survival once it metastasizes... I want prove that this cancer can be beat!
I need everyone's help! $1 from 10,000 people is $10,000! Donate if you can, share this on every social media platform you have, tell your friends, share with your co-workers, make posters, call the radio, and get it out there! Do what you can please. I don't ask for help very often if ever... I'm asking now!
So many people have said they would do anything to help... I just have to ask and they will do their Best!
I need your best... And not just for me...
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Matt Beaudet
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