Julianne's Breast Cancer Fund
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April 12, 2017 life changed. A trip to the Dr uncovered a lump. After multiple mammograms, MRI's, and biopsies my worst fears came true. I had breast cancer and it had metastasized to my lymph nodes. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I never dreamed this would have happened to me. I was 37 and healthy. All I could think about was my two little boys. What would happen to them if they didn't have me? I'm a single mom.
I was afraid. It would have been so easy to just make a knee jerk reaction on my course of treatment based on that fear because I wanted so badly for this to be someone else's burden. I knew, however, that every choice I made would not only impact my life but the lives of my children too. Their momma wasn't going to give up that easy. I regained my control by immersing myself in research. I read everything I could, not only about the type of cancer I have, but genetics, standard treatment protocols, and integrative therapies.
August 21st I had a double mastectomy. The first of four surgeries I will have. I went into that surgery as mentally and physically prepared as I think anyone could be. I thought I was prepared, but no one can truly prepare themselves for a surgery like that. The physical healing has surprisingly been the easy part. It's the mental and emotional challenges I face daily that I wasn't prepared for.
If all of that wasn't enough, I still have to be mom. The medical bills were manageable at first but it has slowly become more than I can keep up with and I feel like I can barley keep my head above water. I have never been one to ask for help. It was very hard for me to do this.
I have three more surgeries starting at the end of January to begin the reconstruction process. I will need to take more time off of work and of course more surgeries means even more bills. I don't know what else to do so here I am.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. If you do choose to donate, thank you!!! thank you!!! thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!
I was afraid. It would have been so easy to just make a knee jerk reaction on my course of treatment based on that fear because I wanted so badly for this to be someone else's burden. I knew, however, that every choice I made would not only impact my life but the lives of my children too. Their momma wasn't going to give up that easy. I regained my control by immersing myself in research. I read everything I could, not only about the type of cancer I have, but genetics, standard treatment protocols, and integrative therapies.
August 21st I had a double mastectomy. The first of four surgeries I will have. I went into that surgery as mentally and physically prepared as I think anyone could be. I thought I was prepared, but no one can truly prepare themselves for a surgery like that. The physical healing has surprisingly been the easy part. It's the mental and emotional challenges I face daily that I wasn't prepared for.
If all of that wasn't enough, I still have to be mom. The medical bills were manageable at first but it has slowly become more than I can keep up with and I feel like I can barley keep my head above water. I have never been one to ask for help. It was very hard for me to do this.
I have three more surgeries starting at the end of January to begin the reconstruction process. I will need to take more time off of work and of course more surgeries means even more bills. I don't know what else to do so here I am.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. If you do choose to donate, thank you!!! thank you!!! thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!
Organizer
Julianne Randolph
Organizer
Bradenton, FL
