Help me along my stage 4 cervical cancer journey

Hi, my name is Susanne and I’ve recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer. My world changed in an instant — and I’m now facing the biggest fight of my life. I’m reaching out with an open heart, asking for support as I navigate this incredibly difficult journey.

After weeks of concerning symptoms and medical tests, I received the devastating news that the cancer has spread beyond my cervix. I now face a long and challenging road ahead that includes chemotherapy, radiation, and possibly other intensive treatments.

I’m fighting not only for myself but for the people I love most — especially my grown children, who are my greatest source of strength and purpose. They’ve been my rock through all of this, and all I want is more time with them, more memories made, and a chance to continue being part of their lives.

Unfortunately, the financial burden that comes with this diagnosis is more than I can manage on my own. Between mounting medical bills, travel to and from appointments, and the inability to work consistently, it’s become incredibly hard to stay afloat. On top of all that, I still need to manage basic living expenses like rent, groceries, and utilities.

Your donation — no matter the size — will help with:

• Ongoing cancer treatments and medications

• Travel and lodging for out-of-town care

• Daily living expenses while I focus on healing

• Supportive care to keep my mind and body strong

If you’re able to give, please know how deeply appreciated it is. And if you can’t give right now, even sharing this page or keeping me in your thoughts and prayers means more than you know.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for helping me fight for my life, for my family, and for more time with those I love most.

With gratitude and love,

Susanne

Update- Thank you so much to you all for donating so far, much appreciated! My first chemo is behind me. Not going to lie — the exhaustion hit me like a tidal wave. It’s the kind of tired that sinks into your bones, a heaviness I’ve never felt before. But in the middle of all that, I’m so grateful there was no nausea. It’s strange — your body goes through so much, and yet you’re just trying to hold onto the small victories. One step into the unknown, and somehow I’m still standing. Tired, but standing. ❤️

FACTS! - Some days just feel heavy. You don't know what to do, how to fix it, or where to even begin. Everything hits all at once, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed by it all. It's okay if the tears come, if you feel like it's all too much.

Life doesn't always make space for us to catch our breath. But here's what I've learned: even when it feels impossible... we're stronger than we think. I’ve made it through things I never thought I could. And I will again.