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Getting treatment for 2nd Stem Cell transplant

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In late 2016 Early 2017 I was diagnosed with having Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. For some a quick recommendation of Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy would be the ideal plan. Not for me, as my health issues are a little more complicated. I have a large family. Children ranging in ages from 25yrs to 16mths old. Years ago I was diagnosed with a Cerebral Aneurysm. I was told that I would need to get that clamped and I probably wouldn't be able to have a safe pregnancy and delivery unless that was corrected, but at that time the odds of the surgery were not good enough so I decided against it. I went on to have 5more children and have enjoyed a decent life watching them laugh and grow up. I also since teen yrs was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation which is a condition in my heart that causes my heart to beat irregular, sometimes causing fainting and dizziness....and chest pains. Due to these 2 conditions Chemotherapy and Radiation treatments are dangerous for me, one ca cause a Massive Heart attack and or Cardiac arrest and the other form of treatment will in time rupture the anuerysm causing a stroke and or immediate death. I have been taking immunotherapy treatments for the Cancer which has been a huge help. I have had various different treatments and finally back in 2017 I was told that I would in fact need a stem cell transplant. My body was just not able to build healthy cells as needed without it which in turn would make my life expectancy decrease to possibly 3-5yrs at most. In the United States the cost for a stem cell transplant is extremely costly and most coverage do not cover the cost of the stem cells. On Average the cost is ranging from $300,000 to close to $800,000.... When I heard this information I couldn't believe it!, to me it meant I only had a few yrs left to spend with my Children with My Family! I would swallow the fact of my death that I would be no more. Well upon visiting various Specialists and Holistic Drs. I came up with a decision. This decision was huge as it meant taking a major risk. I would have another Child!!! In doing this I had to undergo various test and treatments to even ensure that the baby would be a high match with me... Its not a guarantee that your Children and or Family member would be that match needed for a Stem Cell Transplant to work., long story... In 2018 Jan 4th I had my Youngest Child "Kylah", she was my Donor match...Her little self was My Victory and in March 2018 I received my Stem Cell Transplant. Kylah which meaning is Victorious was just that for me! As time progressed I was doing well but was always in need of rebuilding my immune system. My body was slowly making healthy cells and no new Cancer cells were showing.... Unfortunately as careful as I was for over 1 yr post Transplant, I was at a Family event which a stomach virus was contracted to my young babies and of course...To me! Rapidly the virus opened a doorway for my body to be attacked. To the point to now there were Cancer Cells appearing and multiplying so quickly that even with therapy treatments again, Its not enough. I was told that I would again need a 2nd Stem Cell Transplant as the Cancer will continue to run wild and infect Organs in no time. I have been given 18mths of life expectancy without it. My Family and I with my team of Dr's are preparing for this if possible. In the meantime I still need to have the Anuerysm repaired and still have my Heart Arrhythmia. My treatments are extremely extensive and some treatments aren't fully covered by my Medical Insurance. I currently am in need of $6000 which must be paid first in order to receive medical attention that is pertinent to my health. So I am sharing in detail my story with Hope's that you would help me with whatever you can. There is Nothing to small and All will be of assistance to me. Thank You All for even reading my story and God Bless!
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    Ivene Farmer
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    Dacula, GA
    Ruvene Castillo
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    Veronica Jones
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    Carlitia Coles George
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