Hello All,

As most of you know, our sister Rachel was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September of 2021. At that time, she went through several rounds of chemotherapy, had a full hysterectomy and debulking surgery.

Unfortunately, the cancer returned this summer. What she is now facing is a recurrence of Stage 4 ovarian cancer. It has wrapped around her intestines, bladder, bowels, and is in her pelvis. Rachel is on her "fifth line," which means fifth form of treatment as none of the previous treatments she's been given at both Smilow and Dana Farber since June have worked. She began a new drug on Monday and will know after three treatments whether or not it's working. However, if her CA125 goes up during this time, if she develops severe neuropathy, or her red or white blood cells become unstable, they will stop treatment. Because of the amount and variety of treatments she's had, she has developed allergies to some standard chemotherapy treatments. Surgery is not an option.

While we are praying this current treatment yields results, if it doesn't, there is no other line of pharmaceutical treatment. We're beginning to explore alternative medicine - which is both costly and not covered by insurance.

We're asking for help for our sister not only for these alternative treatments to even be possible, but for everyday living expenses while she undergoes treatment. Rachel has been out of work since September and the reality is, she may not return to work at all. Every dollar, every prayer, every bit of support is beyond appreciated.

All Our Love,

Lisa Barclay & Adrienne Kerwin