Help Toya Fight Cancer and Lupus.

I just went back to work in September and December I was diagnosed with Cancer and Lupus after being sick for years and doctors gaslighting me. I spent the few years telling doctors there is something wrong with me, but noone would listen. Now I have Breast Cancer and Lupus. I am a supervisor at a hospital. I spend every day helping those that are ill every day.

Now I find myself in need of help. My entire left breast is full of Cancer and my axillary lymphnodes. I tried the natural route for a for three months while going through additional testing but unfortunately they found another tumor in February. I caught Covid and missed two weeks of work last month. I was in the hospital and they found blood in my bladder. I saw a Urologist and she wants to check for cancer or kidney stones. Because I am just getting back to work. We just got through the holidays and my car needs repairs....I can't afford to get this cancer out of my body own my own. I have signed up for assistance but nothing has come through for me yet. I am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy in 3 days. I have a CT and a procedure to look inside my bladder with a camera. I have exhausted everything I can do on my own and all resources I have been given right now. Because of my Lupus chemo and radiation are not practical options for someone with a compromised immune system. There are lots of alternative treatment is available but nothing is covered by insurance. Your contributions will help cover any out of pocket, medication, bills while in off work and car repairs. Please help me with the expenses I cant afford to save my life. I am asking for anything you can or are willing to help with. I need help with my my fight I cannot do this on my own. I need you on my team.

HOW I GOT HERE = MY FULL STORY 

I was told it was Fybromyalgia in 2015, Anxiety in 2017, Fybroids in 2018, Sleep Apnea 2019, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue disease in 2020, Lupus in 2022. Multiple medications and my symptoms only kept getting worse. 

After a Lymph node biopsy last year I was sent to a oncologist. He looked at my records and did a really sorry exam. After about 3 min he stated "Ok I don't see anything we should be worried about, I will see you in six months " I literally had to argue with him to explain why one of my 20 doctors sent me there. I have it recorded on my phone. 

I researched and finally found a doctor that would listen to me. I have been seeing him for three months and my test led him to believe I had cancer....sure enough 11/27/2023... I’ve been diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer and have a difficult treatment and recovery ahead of me. Your kind donations will go towards covering some of the additional living costs due to missed work, transportation cost, deductible and uncovered cost, and better treatment during my cancer journey.

 I have a mass, swollen lymph nodes, and large areas of calcification across the top and a small area in my left breast. I have one more biopsy to see if they can save my breast...if not good bye boobie. And a complete body scan to check other locations. 

My symptoms are really bad now...shortness of breath, vertigo, memory loss, swollen lymph nodes, severe dry skin, hair breakage, brittle nails, optic nerve damage, pins and needles, chronic widespread pain, right thumb numb, cervical pain, chest pain, severe calf pain, burning pain in feet, hot flashes, blisters on my feet, ect. It's terrible! 

I have to have surgery to remove the mass and possibly the lymphnode. I just started a new job and I do not have money needed for surgery or treatment. Pretty sure I will have to miss some time at work. 

I know everyone is struggling but if can only help with $1 it will help. Just asking all my friends, family, and those I don't know to dig a littledeeperin your pockets before you close this page and walk away....you would be helping to save a life. I will be forever grateful. I have 6 children and 10 grandchildren and 2 on the way. Please help me see them grow up...please help me fight for my life. 

Thank you for your time. God Bless each and every one of you.