My name is Alicia Holliman and I’m Stacie Stabelfeldt’s sister. I’m fundraising to help lessen the financial burden that my brother-in-law, Troy, will face due to medical bills incurred throughout the cancer diagnosis my sister endured the last month of her life.

On November 13th, Stacie went to the hospital due to not being able to walk, despite the use of a walker. X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans were taken. Upon viewing these scans, the orthopedic doctor immediately suspected cancer. He said “It’s as though something is eating the bone”. Biopsies of fluid were taken from her femur and hip bone, which confirmed the devastating diagnosis. Our world, as we knew it, would forever be changed.

Stacie continued to have a positive attitude, despite this news. She had biopsies of her vagina, vulva, and went on to have leg surgery to place a metal rod in her left femur; the cancer had eaten it away. Bone cement was used to recreate missing bone. The same day, she also had hip surgery, on the opposite side, which placed pins and screws in her hip socket. These surgeries were recommended in an effort to make her mobile again, as she was unable to stand and/or walk.

Meanwhile, tests were being run on the biopsies and hip/leg fluid to determine where the cancer originated from. We were told that the doctors needed to know the origin of the cancer in order to determine a plan for treatment. The results from the first study came back inconclusive. They then sent the samples on to Indiana University in hopes of getting an answer that would lead the doctors towards a treatment plan. Meanwhile, all the doctors said it was “like nothing they had seen before”. The cancer seemed to be “very rare and aggressive”.

During this time of awaiting results, Stacie went on to inpatient rehab where she received physical therapy, for three hours per day for 10 days. The short-term goal was to regain some strength, while healing from hip and leg surgery, and make her as mobile as possible so that she could then receive radiation for the cancer in her bones. Stacie was scheduled to begin radiation on Monday, December 13th; exactly one month after her cancer diagnosis. Stacie was released from rehab on December 10th, but had to have oxygen, due to shortness of breath and low oxygen levels while attempting to leave rehab. The following morning, her husband, Troy reported that she wasn’t very responsive. An ambulance was called and she was readmitted to the hospital. More x-rays and scans were taken and it was found that the cancer in her lungs had multiplied to the point that one of her lungs had collapsed and it had also spread to her brain. In addition, her kidneys were failing. Family was called and told to come up to see Stacie. Family was told that there was nothing further that could be done- no treatments would be able to make a difference at this point. The plan for radiation was cancelled and family was advised to seek hospice care. Stacie had expressed her desire to keep fighting and she was put on a bi-pap ventilator machine. Through the use of this device, we were able to spend several more days with her. Stacie fought a courageous battle for 10 more days before beginning her journey to Heaven.

Our beloved, Stacie Marie Stabelfeldt, passed away on December 21, 2021. The world lost a pure, beautiful soul and her family lost a devoted, loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Her death brings immeasurable pain and sadness to her family that loved her so much.

After spending over a month in the hospital, I expect that the hospital bills will be substantial. Hip and leg surgery, physical therapy, along with numerous MRI and CT scans, and x-rays will just add to the cost. All donations will be used to pay for medical bills, in an effort to lessen the financial burden that her husband, Troy, will face during the days ahead.

Funeral services for Stacie Stabelfeldt will be held on December 29th in Granger, IN. and January 4th in Mansfield, TX.