The C monster is back, and I’m not backing down. Gloves on, heart ready—I’m getting back in the ring, and I need a little help to fight this fight.

Because of the reaction I had to my one chemo treatment in June, I need to start over—but this time with integrative oncology. Thankfully, my insurance will mostly cover conventional treatment, but to help things go smoothly and avoid another bad reaction, I need some alternative treatments, which aren’t covered. These include weekly acupuncture, IV vitamin C, and herbal therapies. The cost for these treatments adds up quickly, so I’ve set a GoFundMe goal of $5,000 to help cover them.

Any amount is deeply appreciated, but if you’re not able to contribute, prayers, encouragement, and positive thoughts mean the world to me.

I was hoping the start of this year would feel brighter after a rough year, but this is the path I’m on. Thank you in advance to everyone—I love you all.