I found out on October 15, 2018 that I have endometrial cancer which has metastasized to my lungs. I thought I might have had a heart condition but left the ER with a very sad diagnosis. I was admitted to the hospital for 2 biopsies, a blood clot, and surgery to place a stent in my ureter. My left kidney wasn't functioning properly because one of the masses was pressing against it and was attempting to wrap around my ureter. I have two masses in my left abdomen. I had a hysterectomy about 24 years ago to avoid getting cancer because I had been riddled with endometriosis, infertility, and surgeries. I still got cancer. The following week the cancer doctor told told me that the pet scan and biopsies revealed stage IV cancer. The first oncologist told me I was incurable and to get my affairs in order. The second oncologist very emphatically insisted that people do not have an expiration date, That's only for milk cartons. He encouraged me to be positive and to push forward with treatment using two types of chemo drugs. The third oncologist shared his knowledge of oncology and integrative cancer therapy. We prayed and decided that the third doctor and his team are where we are supposed to seek treatment at this time for my type of cancer. We will be seeking treatment at the Century Wellness Cancer Center in Reno, Nevada. We do not have traditional insurance because during Obamacare insurance pushing- it was entirely too expensive for our family. I rarely see a doctor nor has anyone in my family (other than my 12 surgeries early in my life and the recent one which makes 13). We just don't get sick very often- until now. We use a Christian Sharing Ministry called Medi-Share (sometimes called PHCS). The doctors are not covered nor is the Chemosensitivity test, chemo drugs, immunotherapy, estrogen blockers or any of the treatments needed to both build up my body and to eradicate the cancer. We will also have flight, hotel, and meal expenses. After treatment at the cancer center, I will also be taking chemo meds along with supplements and estrogen blockers for months.  The chemosensitivity test results will be back around Thanksgiving week.  I will then start my treatments on  December 3rd after having a simple surgery that morning to insert the pic line.  I will be in Reno approximately 3 weeks maybe 4 for treatments Monday-Friday.    
Until now, we had no idea the expenses placed on a family with cancer. We decided to set up the gofundme site because several friends and family had requested us to do so. It's not in our comfort zone at all .  But at the urging of friends and family, we said yes.  If you feel led to share my gofundme with others, please do so.  We have already had many expenses with ER visit, hospital stay for four days, multiple tests which include two CT scans, MRI, and a pet scan.  
Once I'm in remission and feeling awesome, I want to go with my family "somewhere on a beach" to enjoy the beautiful sunsets and sand between my toes. I want days without the "C" word. I want to be a light for others to believe that miracles can and do happen. Praying for a miracle. Praying to be cancer free. Praying for my husband and children to have a healthy mama and wife. Praying for my parents and brother not to have to worry about me anymore because I'm feeling awesome. Praying that the doctors will find a way to kill this awful disease inside me. Thank you for your prayers and your love.