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Breast Cancer Patient needs help

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Hi. My name is Carissa and I have stage 2 breast cancer. In addition to double mastectomy done to remove cancer,  they took lymph nodes due to cancer had started moving already.   I need agressive chemotherapy to prevent cancers from going to vital organs.   Then expensive follow up medicine for the next 5 years.
Surgical area pain has  increased due to fluid build ups that need draining.  Simple things like my blouses no longer fit, needed extra home care after surgery,  rides to and from Dr, etc all add up quickly. The wigs are so expensive, and my insurance did not cover any. NONE !  I looked at some that were cleaned and sold half price. Not a  selection,  but it's the best for now.
My Doctor says I must donate this ONE year to this cancer; do the 12 weeks of known  chemo, followed by next meds for this year then the 5 years of follow up medicine.

I'm not a person to ask for help. My insurance Co pays are INSANE and many medicines aren't covered at all. The bras, wigs, clothing, and meds are all too much for me.
I NEED HELP !!!

 Dr informed me this cancer requires this chemo mixtures and this 100% causes hair to fall out. So I cut hair, it's shorter than I ever remember. I knew the long to bald would devastating.

The pain from surgery and nodes removed means hiring someone to mow.

Foods are all different and costly. I have minimum of 12 weeks for chemo from start date.   Co pays for Dr, medicines, surgeries, have taken every cent, and even had to charge many. Those bills and  new bills still coming. I couldn't get a plastic surgeon due to expense. I'm trying to stay positive.
 I need help.
Those are hard words for me.  I do need help financially and prayers...
Medicine with copays over 800 and 200+, one not covered at all. Its been a fight with insurance almost daily. This co-pay is after some assistance from other places too.   Insurance refused several known  surgeons from  breast centers. The same with chemo actually. The breast centers can offer counseling or even how to tie the bandana, etc.  Being around others going thru same that understand, are positive, and can share silly things like best foods to stay during chemo would've been nice .
On July 28th the biopsy came back 'cancer' and life's been an upside down foggy stumble since.  
In past, I'd be the giver. Not one to take or ask.
I NEED HELP !   
The total above is just medicines & doctors.

I worked Home Health, most patients were elderly, allowing them to remain in their home.
I gave from the heart then. Now, I hope there are people who will help me by giving from their hearts! 
Any amount will collectively add up and help so much.
I worked all my life until recent changes.  Back then,  I could help others and pay forward. 
Now, there's just no way of paying for these chemo drugs and taking care of home expenses, wigs, diets, extra medicines that are new too.

If you can help, thank you and God bless.
Please share & pray.

Prayers, cares, shares WILL GET ME THERE !

Someone you know may be able to donate OR also share. 
Love to all.  
Sorry I even must ask.  It's expensive to get sick in America!

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  • carol McCaffrey
    • $50 
    • 7 yrs
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Carissa Lynn
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Holiday, FL

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