Becky's Medical Fund
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On September 4, 2002 I was diagnosed with stage IIIB Hodgkin's Lymphoma; I was 19 years-old. I battled my cancer for nearly 2 years. I had many ups and downs and endured more than any young adult should. In early 2005, I was deemed "in remission". I spent the next several years completing my undergraduate degree and becoming a real adult with my first real Social Work job. I held several jobs that were helping to shape my life goals and allow me to serve the less-fortunate. I began my graduate degree with the idea that I would work in the clinical setting with cancer patients to assist others in thier journeys and stuggles. I graduated with my Masters degree in Social Work and began working in a Level 1 trauma center and hospital that treated thousands of people battling cancer every day.
Unfortunately after some recent, uncertain scans, tests, and biopsies, I was diagnosed with Lymphoma again on March 12, 2015. I had made it almost 13 years past my initial diagnosis and 10 years since being in remission. The doctors told me how "very rare" it is for Hodgkin's to come back this far down the line. Ever since my previous treatment, I had the mindset that I would get "sick" again simply from the poison and radiation dumped into me at such a young age. I always tried to mentally prepare for that day, but Hodgkin's again? This was a curve ball. I came to understand that not only did I need to quit working immediately, but that Chemo must start and in the near future, I will need a bone marrow/stem cell transplant. So far, the road has been pretty rough, but im doing my best. Throughout my life, I have struggled every day to be who I am; nothing has ever come easy. At this point I am trying to mentally stay strong and remain positive. I can honestly say that the most vivid thought I've had is that, I am not ready to die. I have many dreams and goals ahead of me that I cannot give up on. I've been trying to change the world for as long as I can remember and I just cannot give up now. I have no idea how I will get through this but evey day, I will wake up and persevere. My biggest concern is my medical and living expenses. Being unemployed is terrifying! I am one of the most compassionate people I know and have been serving the less fortunate for many years. My plea is that humanity find some compassion to help me in my time of need. I will be forever grateful.
Unfortunately after some recent, uncertain scans, tests, and biopsies, I was diagnosed with Lymphoma again on March 12, 2015. I had made it almost 13 years past my initial diagnosis and 10 years since being in remission. The doctors told me how "very rare" it is for Hodgkin's to come back this far down the line. Ever since my previous treatment, I had the mindset that I would get "sick" again simply from the poison and radiation dumped into me at such a young age. I always tried to mentally prepare for that day, but Hodgkin's again? This was a curve ball. I came to understand that not only did I need to quit working immediately, but that Chemo must start and in the near future, I will need a bone marrow/stem cell transplant. So far, the road has been pretty rough, but im doing my best. Throughout my life, I have struggled every day to be who I am; nothing has ever come easy. At this point I am trying to mentally stay strong and remain positive. I can honestly say that the most vivid thought I've had is that, I am not ready to die. I have many dreams and goals ahead of me that I cannot give up on. I've been trying to change the world for as long as I can remember and I just cannot give up now. I have no idea how I will get through this but evey day, I will wake up and persevere. My biggest concern is my medical and living expenses. Being unemployed is terrifying! I am one of the most compassionate people I know and have been serving the less fortunate for many years. My plea is that humanity find some compassion to help me in my time of need. I will be forever grateful.
Organizer
Becky Higgins
Organizer
New Berlin, WI