Easing the Burden: Her Journey to Recovery

On behalf of Megan’s family, we want to share her recent journey. In early April, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed a double mastectomy. She underwent surgery in mid-May. In early June, she began feeling nauseous and discovered she was pregnant, despite all the difficulties she had to conceive her two children. An ultrasound revealed a life-threatening cesarean ectopic pregnancy, but due to certain legislation, she was unable to get the necessary care in Florida. She decided her best and only option to seek treatment in New York.

By mid-June, the family drove to New York, where she had her first visit with a new healthcare provider at Northwell. She underwent a total laparoscopic hysterectomy and uterine artery embolization on June 21st. Follow-ups continued for the next two weeks before they returned to Florida. Her next surgery for mastectomy reconstruction is scheduled for the end of July.

This journey has been emotionally and financially challenging, highlighting how difficult it can be for women to seek basic life-saving treatment. We are setting up a GoFundMe to help cover daily expenses and ongoing medical costs as both Megan and Eliseo have been out of work for 3 months to travel, attend appointments and take care of their family. Your support will greatly assist in easing the burden on our family during this difficult time. Despite the hardships, the exceptional care she received has been a beacon of hope. We are immensely grateful for your support and any assistance you may provide.