Andrea's Fight Against Cancer
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Raising a child is no easy task, especially if you’re a single parent. Now add a cancer diagnosis to that and you can imagine the stress and fear of the unknown.
Andrea turned 23 last month and has a son, Max, who will turn 2-years-old later this month. Last week she was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma and will start her chemo treatment on September 12, 2016.
Starting back in December of 2015, Andrea started feeling sick. She had a constant high fever, chills and body aches that would make her drowsy and pass out from the pain. She went to several doctors who told her it was only a virus and sent her home. This July, after throwing up a massive amount of blood, she finally had a doctor who took it a step further. He ordered a CT scan and found a huge tumor in her lung. Since then, she has had more tests that indicate the tumor is growing rapidly, 1 centimeter every two weeks, and is stage 4. She has small nodules in her right lung and a huge tumor in her left lung. After treatment, they will have to remove the lower portion of her left lung. She has a team of doctors in other states reviewing her case. They all agree it is a rough treatment and she has a very difficult battle ahead of her.
Andrea hasn’t asked for anything. She is proud (and stubborn!), but these two attributes may be just what she needs to fight this battle. She is in her last year of school at ASU but will have to take a break until after her treatments. She will also have to stop working so she can concentrate all of her energy and efforts on this fight against cancer.
Andrea has the great support of her mother, a dear friend to many, Laurie. When Laurie was quite a bit younger than Andrea, she herself battled a different type of cancer. She’s as feisty as her daughter and kicked cancer’s ass…which is exactly what Andrea is going to do. But while she’s fighting and Laurie is doing everything she can to support Andrea and little Max, we can help too. If you can find it in your hearts to donate to this fund, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping a hard working family who have many hills to climb in the upcoming months. Andrea, Laurie and Max’s family and friends thank each and every one of you for reading her story and showing your support.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Andrea turned 23 last month and has a son, Max, who will turn 2-years-old later this month. Last week she was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma and will start her chemo treatment on September 12, 2016.
Starting back in December of 2015, Andrea started feeling sick. She had a constant high fever, chills and body aches that would make her drowsy and pass out from the pain. She went to several doctors who told her it was only a virus and sent her home. This July, after throwing up a massive amount of blood, she finally had a doctor who took it a step further. He ordered a CT scan and found a huge tumor in her lung. Since then, she has had more tests that indicate the tumor is growing rapidly, 1 centimeter every two weeks, and is stage 4. She has small nodules in her right lung and a huge tumor in her left lung. After treatment, they will have to remove the lower portion of her left lung. She has a team of doctors in other states reviewing her case. They all agree it is a rough treatment and she has a very difficult battle ahead of her.
Andrea hasn’t asked for anything. She is proud (and stubborn!), but these two attributes may be just what she needs to fight this battle. She is in her last year of school at ASU but will have to take a break until after her treatments. She will also have to stop working so she can concentrate all of her energy and efforts on this fight against cancer.
Andrea has the great support of her mother, a dear friend to many, Laurie. When Laurie was quite a bit younger than Andrea, she herself battled a different type of cancer. She’s as feisty as her daughter and kicked cancer’s ass…which is exactly what Andrea is going to do. But while she’s fighting and Laurie is doing everything she can to support Andrea and little Max, we can help too. If you can find it in your hearts to donate to this fund, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping a hard working family who have many hills to climb in the upcoming months. Andrea, Laurie and Max’s family and friends thank each and every one of you for reading her story and showing your support.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Organizer and beneficiary
Wendy Hanson Kennedy
Organizer
Peoria, AZ
Laureen Manning
Beneficiary
