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We are reaching out to you because our dear friend Barbara needs our help. We've created a GoFundMe account to help Barbara and her family with extra expenses associated with her lengthy treatment.
If you could support her GoFundMe by making a donation and then sharing it with your network, we would greatly appreciate it.
We know that money can be tight, so please know that even $5 helps her get closer to her goal!
Thank you in advance for your support.
Please read her story below...
Dear Friends,
On August 2nd I was diagnosed with brain cancer, specifically glioblastoma which is an aggressive, recurrent type of brain cancer. My doctors have insisted how important it is for me to care of myself during my treatment and have put me on leave from work for at least the next 6 weeks, maybe more depending on the results of the treatments.
More background:
This all took me by surprise. On July 10th, I went to the Mission ER because I had been having some difficulty pronouncing words correctly for the last week and was having a slight tingling feeling in my right arm and side of the face. Within an hour, an MRI revealed two tumors on the left side of my brain, the side that is in charge of language and motor skills. They referred to me to Duke, since they wanted to be able to preserve both of my languages, English and Spanish, and Duke neurosurgeons are some of the best in the country.
On July 17th I spent 7 hours awake brain surgery with Dr. Fecci. While he was operating on me, they lessened the anesthesia and I was alert and able to talk. As Dr. Fecci triggered parts of the brain around the tumors, I answered questions in Spanish and English to make sure he would cut “silent” parts of the brain and not to the important parts like language, motor skills, and hearing. He was able to remove 98% of the tumor (his goal had been 90%). I am able to speak and understand in Spanish and English, hold things, write, text, and so much more that had been difficult for me in the lead up the surgery. Dr. Fecci and his team are and always will be my heroes.
On August 2nd, I returned to Duke for the results of the biopsy. The neuro-oncologist told me it was cancer, glioblastoma. She explained the standard treatment plan: 6 weeks of radiation combined with chemo pills, followed by successive rounds of stronger doses of chemo. I also qualify for a clinical trial, which combines the standard treatment with immunotherapy that has shown promise in previous trials. I signed up. I am on board for anything that improves my odds of survival,
For the last 5 weeks, I have recuperated from surgery, and I feel 98% back to my old self. I started the first round of radiation and chemo.
My friends and family are taking care of me along with my 10-year daughter. I remain optimistic and maintain my fighting spirit.
If you could support her GoFundMe by making a donation and then sharing it with your network, we would greatly appreciate it.
We know that money can be tight, so please know that even $5 helps her get closer to her goal!
Thank you in advance for your support.
Please read her story below...
Dear Friends,
On August 2nd I was diagnosed with brain cancer, specifically glioblastoma which is an aggressive, recurrent type of brain cancer. My doctors have insisted how important it is for me to care of myself during my treatment and have put me on leave from work for at least the next 6 weeks, maybe more depending on the results of the treatments.
More background:
This all took me by surprise. On July 10th, I went to the Mission ER because I had been having some difficulty pronouncing words correctly for the last week and was having a slight tingling feeling in my right arm and side of the face. Within an hour, an MRI revealed two tumors on the left side of my brain, the side that is in charge of language and motor skills. They referred to me to Duke, since they wanted to be able to preserve both of my languages, English and Spanish, and Duke neurosurgeons are some of the best in the country.
On July 17th I spent 7 hours awake brain surgery with Dr. Fecci. While he was operating on me, they lessened the anesthesia and I was alert and able to talk. As Dr. Fecci triggered parts of the brain around the tumors, I answered questions in Spanish and English to make sure he would cut “silent” parts of the brain and not to the important parts like language, motor skills, and hearing. He was able to remove 98% of the tumor (his goal had been 90%). I am able to speak and understand in Spanish and English, hold things, write, text, and so much more that had been difficult for me in the lead up the surgery. Dr. Fecci and his team are and always will be my heroes.
On August 2nd, I returned to Duke for the results of the biopsy. The neuro-oncologist told me it was cancer, glioblastoma. She explained the standard treatment plan: 6 weeks of radiation combined with chemo pills, followed by successive rounds of stronger doses of chemo. I also qualify for a clinical trial, which combines the standard treatment with immunotherapy that has shown promise in previous trials. I signed up. I am on board for anything that improves my odds of survival,
For the last 5 weeks, I have recuperated from surgery, and I feel 98% back to my old self. I started the first round of radiation and chemo.
My friends and family are taking care of me along with my 10-year daughter. I remain optimistic and maintain my fighting spirit.
Organizer and beneficiary
Liceth Sherlin
Organizer
Asheville, NC
Barbara Gulick
Beneficiary