Help me fight breast cancer

Hiya,

I'm Sana (aka Sami), and I have grade 3 stage 3 breast cancer. My treatment options are limited because of my kidney issues (I have about 48% residual function), so my prognosis isn't as good as it might be otherwise.

This fundraiser is to help cover our out-of-pocket medical costs for my chemo, double mastectomy, radiation, and follow-up care (deductible and uncovered fees, $5800), transportation costs to treatment since I won't be able to drive for quite a while (and my wife doesn't drive) (~$750-800), and care items that insurance doesn't cover such as mastectomy pillows, compression garments and drain care items (~1500).

More about me: BC (Before Cancer) I worked at Middle Tennessee State University in the Dance program doing student support and administrative tasks for the program. I'm now going through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system. I am queer, non-binary, and trans-masc, and have been married for almost 23 years to the most wonderful woman in the world. I am an unrepentant bibliophile and enjoy research, crocheting and writing (by hand) when I have the time and materials.

At the best of times, we make barely the poverty line and scrape to make ends meet, and these are... not the best of times. We would greatly appreciate any help you can offer to get through this challenge.

We know times are tough for everyone. No donation is too small - every single dollar helps. Also, do not short your own needs to donate. Sharing this request is help enough if you are in your own less-than-good situation.

Thank you for reading this, and thank you for your help and boosts!