Help Jessica fight pleomorphic liposarcoma

Hello, my name is Jessica McPherson, and I never imagined I’d be here, writing this, asking for help. But life has a way of throwing unexpected battles our way, and right now, I am in the fight of my life.

On March 26, 2025, I was diagnosed with pleomorphic liposarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. My journey to this diagnosis has been long and filled with uncertainty. I had a lump on my leg for nine years, slowly growing, but after becoming pregnant with my daughter, it tripled in size almost overnight. The pain became unbearable, pressing on a nerve, and I was so exhausted that I needed 16+ hours of sleep per day to function. Even with all of these symptoms, we never expected such a life-altering diagnosis.

Since my diagnosis, my entire world has been turned upside down. My fiancé, my children, and I are living in a constant state of fear, grief, and uncertainty. This cancer has stolen our peace, and the unknowns feel overwhelming.

The Medical Journey & Financial Burden

So far, I have undergone:

✔ Multiple MRIs, CT scans, and doctor’s visits, most requiring long-distance travel

✔ A biopsy and surgery to remove the tumor

But we are far from done. I still need:

Radiation therapy, which I will begin next week—5 days a week for 6 weeks

Two more MRIs to check if my tumor is growing back

A CT scan of my chest and abdomen to see if the cancer has spread

Continued out-of-pocket costs for every visit, scan, and treatment

I already have thousands of dollars in medical bills piling up, with no ability to pay them. We are struggling to afford:

➡ Gas for travel (radiation alone is a 2-hour round-trip drive every day for 6 weeks)

➡ Childcare for my daughter while I receive treatment

➡ Basic living expenses that are only getting harder to cover as we focus on fighting this cancer

Insurance has been a constant battle, delaying treatments and leaving us with expenses we cannot afford. I cannot work right now, and my fiancé is doing everything he can to keep us afloat, but we are drowning in medical debt and fear for our future.

How You Can Help

We are hoping to raise enough to cover medical bills, travel, and basic expenses during this fight. Any donation, big or small, will help us breathe a little easier in this incredibly difficult time.

If you cannot donate, please consider sharing my story. Just getting the word out can make a huge difference.

This diagnosis was something I never saw coming, and asking for help is not easy for me. But I know I have to fight—for myself, for my fiancé, and most of all, for my children. I refuse to let this take me down without a hell of a fight.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who donates, shares, or even just takes the time to read my story. Your support means everything to us.

With love and gratitude,

Jessica McPherson