I have started this GoFundMe in effort to raise some money for my mother's medical bills. My mother was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer arises when cells in the pancreas, a glandular organ behind the stomach, begin to multiply out of control and form a mass. These cancerous cells have the ability to invade other parts of the body. Since pancreatic cancer usually does not cause recognizable symptoms in its early stages, the disease is typically not diagnosed until it has spread beyond the pancreas itself. This is one of the main reasons for the generally poor survival rates. Pancreatic cancer is a very fast acting, and dangerous disease, and unfortunately we caught my mother's cancer in stage 3. Because doctors rarely find pancreatic cancer in its early stages when it's easiest to treat, it's one of the most deadly cancers. About 9% of people with pancreatic cancer live at least 5 years after diagnosis. However, after visiting a few specialists after a heart-breaking prognosis, we found a doctor that is confident that he can remove all of the cancer. Unfortunately this will cost a great amount of money. Not only does my mother need the surgery to remove the cancer itself, she will always be required to get a (PET)scan to see if the cancer has spread, because she has a lump on her liver. My family and I understand how hard times are, and we do not expect donations from anyone, although we will greatly appreciate it. Every donation counts, even if it is $1.00.
If donation is not something that is realistic at the moment, we kindly ask that you keep my mother in your thoughts, and or prayers.
We love you endlessly Mom, and we know that you can beat this.
Thank you all,
The Roche Family.