Help Derna Beat Cancer!!

In February 2023, after waiting in the ER for more than a full day, Derna was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. One month later, she started a high dose radiation and low dose chemo treatment. After five weeks of treatment, the cancer significantly shrank but was still present. A four day procedure was then completed in May, in hopes to destroy the remaining cancer. Unfortunately, that procedure did not yield the needed results.

Throughout this time, Derna has been bravely battling cancer while continuing to work and live as normal as possible. Through the physical and emotional pain of facing advanced cancer in her 30s, she has kept a brave face throughout. As she tackles this next phase to beat cancer, she needs support.

This fall, a major surgery is required to remove the remaining cancer and any organs impacted by it. A round of direct radiation will also be done, as well as reconstruction surgery for some organs. In total, the surgery will take 8-10 hours. Post-op, she will be unable to work for months during recovery.

Here’s where we come in! Derna needs our love and support now more than ever. She is always there for others, and now it's our turn to be there for her and help her in any way we can with medical expenses and living expenses while she is in recovery - please consider donating or sharing this page to show your support and love for Derna.

Thank you so much for your support.