My journey began with hope. I was ready to become a mother on my own, so in March 2023, I started working at Starbucks to qualify for IVF benefits. In December 2024, I was diagnosed with triple negative DCIS invasive poorly differentiated carcinoma, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and high nuclear grade. After my breast cancer diagnosis, I tested positive for BRCA1. All three embryos were then tested and each one was also positive for the gene, adding fear and uncertainty. My battle has been long and overwhelming. I went through chemotherapy, radiation, and multiple surgeries, including a double mastectomy and full hysterectomy. For a moment, I thought I was getting ahead, but the cancer returned and spread. My insurance was canceled, and Medicaid would not cover my surgery, leaving me without access to critical treatments. I missed four infusion treatments, giving the cancer time to spread. Now, I am living with pain every day, seeking a second opinion and praying for more options. I have reached out to cancer foundations and assistance programs, but have received little support. I am single and have been on this journey alone from the beginning. The toll has been overwhelming—physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. I have not been able to work since my diagnosis, but now I am being forced back to work for insurance benefits. It’s heartbreaking to choose between my health and access to care. Between ongoing treatments, medical bills, transportation, and basic living expenses, I am struggling to keep up. Through it all, I am holding onto my faith and choosing to fight with everything I have. I want to focus on healing and keep fighting, but I cannot do this alone. I am asking for help during one of the most vulnerable times in my life. Any donation, no matter how small, will go toward my medical care, treatments, and helping me stay afloat during this fight. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing my story. Your prayers, love, and support mean more to me than I can ever express. Thank you for standing with me.