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Alex Obendorf; Conquering Cancer

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My name is Alex Obendorf. I am 23 years old and a Senior at West Virginia University studying International Studies with an emphasis in Business. While attending WVU I was able to be a part of the Collegiate Swimming and Diving Teams. Due to illness I had to withdraw from my classes last semester, but plan on finishing my degree this Spring. I hope to then enter a Master's Program in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling to give me the opportunity to help people who may be going through similar struggles to the ones I have faced.
 
I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in July of 2018, and received a surgery to remove the mass. Upon completion of the surgery the cancer was found to have moved to my Lymph Nodes. I have since been through Four rounds of Chemotherapy, was hospitalized twice, and now am facing another surgery to remove a mass in my Abdomen & Lymph Nodes.

Today I received news that the mass has encapsulated my Aorta and also my Inferior Vena Cava. I have what is called a mixed germ cell tumor which contained 4 different kinds of Cancer. The Chemotherapy killed 3 of the 4 types of Cancer, but didn't affect the last kind in the mass which is bigger than my liver. I now am forced to  schedule a 6 to 8 hour surgery at Indiana University to remove it.  My doctors here recommended that I seek treatment in Indiana because this type of surgery is outside of the areas of expertise of my team and the doctors in Indiana deal with this type of surgery on a more frequent basis.  It is about a five hour trip there and I will be hospitalized for at least 4 days which only adds to my medical expenses as well as the cost of travel and lodging for me and my loved ones. 

I haven't been able to work due to treatment and now with the completion of my Chemo the Medical Bills are substantial. Anything you can give would be more than appreciated. My family and I would be eternally grateful for your contributions and even if you can't give anything sharing this fundraiser would mean the world to us.

I want to thank each and everyone who has shared, and generously donated to make this opportunity possible. I am truly grateful to have the continued love and support throughout this challenging period in my life. Xox

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Hudson, OH

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