Help Me Fight Lung Cancer: Support My Journey

Hi, my name is Carrie Crane, and many of you know me from my community, my life experiences, or my never-give-up attitude. Today, I’m reaching out to share my story and ask for your support as I navigate the toughest challenge of my life: my battle with lung cancer.

My Journey So Far

In 2015, my life changed dramatically after a serious motorcycle accident. The physical, emotional, and financial toll from that event stayed with me for years, with the lawsuit finally resolving just as the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Then, in 2022, my world was shaken again when I was diagnosed with lung cancer. My initial treatment involved:

3 cycles of chemotherapy

6 weeks of radiation therapy (5 days a week)

13 months of immunotherapy, which concluded in January 2024.

For a while, it seemed like I was making progress. But in September 2024, after countless emergency room visits, bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, and tests, a biopsy confirmed that the cancer had returned. This time, it was more aggressive and had spread to my spine and brain. Radiation treatments were administered to those areas in October 2024, but their effectiveness remains uncertain.

The first 3 rounds of chemotherapy for this new recurrence proved ineffective. The medical team informed me that the Carboplatin regimen was the most aggressive option available and that I might only have months left to live. However, I’m not ready to give up. I told them, “I’m not done fighting yet.”

I’m now on Docetaxel, a chemotherapy aimed at shrinking the tumor and improving my quality of life. This treatment is buying me time to explore other possibilities, such as clinical trials, a miracle, or even remission.

Why I Need Your Help

Living in Canada means healthcare is publicly funded, but not everything is covered. The costs I’m facing are mounting and include:

Equipment rentals or purchases

Monthly oxygen therapy fees

Travel/Parking costs for appointments and potential clinical trials

Supplements and therapies to manage side effects

Essential living expenses like food and medications not covered by insurance

These financial burdens make it difficult to focus on what matters most: fighting this disease and staying hopeful.

How You Can Make a Difference

I’ve created this GoFundMe to ask for your support in giving me the best possible chance at beating this.

Your contributions will help cover the costs of:

Necessary medical equipment and oxygen therapy

Travel/Parking expenses for clinical trials or treatments

Nutritional and supplemental needs

Daily essentials and medications

Any amount you can give will make a significant difference in my journey. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with your network would mean the world to me.

My Promise to You

Throughout this journey, I’ve learned to cherish every moment and to never take life for granted. Your support, whether financial or emotional, fuels my determination to keep fighting. I am deeply grateful for any help you can provide and will keep you updated every step of the way.

Thank you for standing with me in this fight. Together, I believe there is hope.

With gratitude and love,

Carrie