In May, our mom Erica (Gaga to her 12 grandkids) was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. The diagnosis was fast and very unexpected, as our mom has always been high energy and healthy. She now faces a challenging road ahead with chemotherapy treatments, surgery, and more chemotherapy appointments that will begin immediately, aiming to prevent the further spread of cancer in her body.

All donations received will help ease the financial burden caused by the loss of her part-time work and increased medical bills. Additionally, they will support an investment in naturopathic/holistic treatments alongside traditional treatment plans.

We deeply appreciate prayer support and notes of encouragement during this time. If you prefer to show your support through a tangible gift, we have created an Amazon Wish List full of things needed for our moms upcoming treatments.

Lastly, we would like to emphasize the importance of early detection and raising awareness of ovarian cancer. As an all-girl family, we were shocked to learn that this disease often goes undetected until its later stages and is not routinely monitored during well-women exams. By sharing our mom's story, we hope to increase awareness and empower other women to recognize the signs, leading to early detection and intervention.

Thank you for your support, donations, love, and prayers.

#gagashealingjourney

Symptoms of ovarian cancer may include:

* Abdominal bloating or swelling

* Feeling full quickly when eating

* Weight loss

* Change in bowel habits (IBS like symptoms)

* Pelvic and/or abdominal pain or cramping

* Urge to urinate more frequently

* Unexplained exhaustion

If your family has a family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer, we encourage you to seek BRCA genetic testing to help identify your risk.

Erica's Wishlist