Cancer Sucks! Round #2

My name is Natalie Walker and I am a 28-year-old Stuart, Florida local. I was born and raised in Martin county Florida. I was diagnosed at age 25 with stage 2B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (Breast Cancer). I had a large mass in my left breast and also lymph node activity. I went through 6 months of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, reconstruction, and radiation. I have lymphodemia in my left arm from the surgery where my arm can swell at any time due to heavy lifting and unnecessary movements. I was "cleared" by age 27 from my doctors. Well, about a week ago, 3/23/17 to be exact, I was re-diagnosed with cancer in my liver and my ovaries. I just recently lost my job in March so my insurance will be ineffective on 4/1/2017 until Cobra coverage kicks back in.

I currently am trying to do biopsies to determine the type of cancer that I currently have (whether it was breast cancer that returned and spread or whether it is something else) and also to determine the types of treatments that I will need. I may have to go to a facility like MD Anderson or Dana Farber for treatments. Honestly, I don’t know how much it will cost but based on my 1st time around's medical expenses, it is NOT going to be any fun (copays, premiums, doctors’ visits,  drugs, treatments, surgeries, etc)

I am extremely embarrassed to ask for help financially, but I am unable to afford this by myself. If you or anyone that you know can help me, please share this. Thank you for everything that you can do and I appreciate everyone’s love and support.

We are holding a fundraiser on Sunday, June 11th, beginning at 1pm, at Scooters Fun, Food, & Spirits in Hobe Sound, Florida. If you are able to attend and show your support, we would love to see you all there!