Aggressive Stage 3 DLBCL & Fallout Has Us Spent.

While dealing with one type of Stage3 Skin cancer Diagnosed in 2018, I was diagnosed with second and far more aggressive Stage 3 Cancer called diffuse large b-cell lymphoma at the end of May 2020.  While coming out of my surgery in early march 2020 for skin cancer treatment I suffered a brain episode and never really felt like myself since.

2020 was warming up at this point because no one knew about the Non-Hodgkin’s that represented in 3 locations and had developed in to 4 clusters of tumors.  I’m now facing another surgery this time in the colon this coming January 05 2021. Between the multiple surgeries, treatments, doctor appointments and COVID’s economic impacts our finances are stretched beyond our means.

All my life I’ve worked diligently to support myself and be financially independent. We currently live in Alberta, and I grew up in Windsor, Ontario. I grew up in children’s aid and worked hard to pay for my own education and expenses. I have run a successful company, and I have always helped others when I’ve had extra in my pocket. I have had the privilege to help family, friends and co-workers over the years with supporting their needs, their crises, and their dreams. It’s incredibly difficult to reach out and ask others for help, when I’ve always been committed to my own independence.

I own a small business that has been greatly impacted by these recent cancer surgeries & treatments , my inability to work, and I do not qualify for any of the current business supports available. Having just finished six rounds of chemotherapy   R-CHOP6 .



I do not have the ability to work at the moment until my body can heal. Side effects I’m trying to cope with from the chemotherapy include brain fog, finger and foot numbness, hair loss, loss of taste and smell, bone and nerve pain &  over all and in general I feel miserable in my skin. My husband works a full-time job, and his wage has recently been cut due to the challenges in the economy.  He is currently the only financial support for our family, and our bills are no longer manageable.

 Our family includes four beautiful dogs that we acquired years ago from rescue societies. We have financially supported these rescue groups over the years, as we’re passionate about supporting animals. Each of these dogs has health challenges that we have managed over the years, and though we would not change this for the world as they are our family, this adds to our current financial challenges.


 We don’t have family here in Alberta, and our supports are limited. I have another two years of surgeries and treatments ahead  and doctors appointments. Struggling to pay our regular bills also means not being able to afford to purchase the special foods that are recommended to help my body heal.