Help Kathy through her end stage ovarian cancer
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In August of 2019 at 51 yrs old my mom was told she had 2 tumors on her brain. Once biopsied they found the cells were from her Ovarian Cancer she survived in 1992 at 23 years old. Even her doctors couldn't believe that almost 30 years later the same cells popped up. She had surgery immediately to remove both tumors and started radiation treatments. They thought all cells had been removed.
However, in September of 2020 she had noticed a lump on her shoulder at the base of her neck. By November it had tripled in size and her pcp advised her to go into the ER for testing at which point she was told (for the 3rd time) she had cancer again. She made it through the holidays with her family but in March of 2021 she was told it spread throughout her body and lymphatic system. she was admitted into the hospital to begin radiation treatment. The doctors informed us this would not be something she would get rid of but with radiation and chemo she could buy herself some time. Between then and now she has been readmitted to the hospital several times for COVID, kidney failure, dehydration, and Cellulitis in her blood stream. She was most recently discharged into hospice last Tuesday April 13th.
During her time in the hospital in november she was on a medical leave from her job of 8 years. Her job she gave her life to. Her job she was so passionate about. Where she helped so many people through their trauma after being sexually assaulted.
During her medical leave the new ED decided to terminate her employment at what has been the worst time in her life. Now she was in a fight for her life with no income. No medical insurance. No 401 K (it was a non profit), and No life insurance for her kids. My siblings and I have done our best to meet her everyday needs as best as possible with no resources. We are asking for help to ensure we can continue to meet her daily needs, provide comforts to her such as a lift chair, medical supplies, Slushies (lol these are her favorite) and around the clock care. We are also asking for help with her end of life needs to ensure we can give her a service she so deserves.
Me and my siblings always knew what a force she was. And though at times it was hard to have to share her with so many people we have always been proud of the amazing woman she is and the legacy she will leave behind. She has ALWAYS went out of her way and taken care of others. I have never met ANYONE more vibrant, caring, full of life and stronger than her!
However, she didn't realize her true joy until she became a grandmother. She always made it very clear how much she loved her kids and grandkids and we want nothing more than to give that love back and provide her with everything she deserves in her final moments she has left. Any help is beyond appreciated. Please do not hesitate to leave comments for us to read.
Thank you all.
However, in September of 2020 she had noticed a lump on her shoulder at the base of her neck. By November it had tripled in size and her pcp advised her to go into the ER for testing at which point she was told (for the 3rd time) she had cancer again. She made it through the holidays with her family but in March of 2021 she was told it spread throughout her body and lymphatic system. she was admitted into the hospital to begin radiation treatment. The doctors informed us this would not be something she would get rid of but with radiation and chemo she could buy herself some time. Between then and now she has been readmitted to the hospital several times for COVID, kidney failure, dehydration, and Cellulitis in her blood stream. She was most recently discharged into hospice last Tuesday April 13th.
During her time in the hospital in november she was on a medical leave from her job of 8 years. Her job she gave her life to. Her job she was so passionate about. Where she helped so many people through their trauma after being sexually assaulted.
During her medical leave the new ED decided to terminate her employment at what has been the worst time in her life. Now she was in a fight for her life with no income. No medical insurance. No 401 K (it was a non profit), and No life insurance for her kids. My siblings and I have done our best to meet her everyday needs as best as possible with no resources. We are asking for help to ensure we can continue to meet her daily needs, provide comforts to her such as a lift chair, medical supplies, Slushies (lol these are her favorite) and around the clock care. We are also asking for help with her end of life needs to ensure we can give her a service she so deserves.
Me and my siblings always knew what a force she was. And though at times it was hard to have to share her with so many people we have always been proud of the amazing woman she is and the legacy she will leave behind. She has ALWAYS went out of her way and taken care of others. I have never met ANYONE more vibrant, caring, full of life and stronger than her!
However, she didn't realize her true joy until she became a grandmother. She always made it very clear how much she loved her kids and grandkids and we want nothing more than to give that love back and provide her with everything she deserves in her final moments she has left. Any help is beyond appreciated. Please do not hesitate to leave comments for us to read.
Thank you all.
