Kate's Breast Cancer Fight
Donation protected
For those that don’t know me, I’m Kate Fuller, I turned 30 a few days ago and I’m pretty surprised I made it this far to be honest. I am however currently diagnosed with High Grade, Invasive, Triple Negative Breast Cancer. I recently underwent surgery to have the tumour removed and a sentinel node biopsy, losing 9 lymph nodes. Thankfully my results came back with clear margins and no node involvement. Unfortunately my treatment doesn’t end there.
From here on in I need to undergo fertility preservation by freezing my eggs, which I have to start today and have surgery in about 3 weeks. I also have to do a genetic test to test for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation. After all this I will start 6+ months of chemotherapy and then a round of radiotherapy. Worst case scenario with the BRCA mutation, I’d need a bilateral mastectomy and full hysterectomy.
To begin with the fertility costs are approx $1800 for hospital and anaesthetist fees and they are needed in the next two weeks.
I have been out of work for a couple of months now, and after having surgery on my chest, I’m finding it hard to sit, or lay comfortably let alone return to work in hospitality or music. I moved in with my mama, but even she is struggling week to week, we don’t know how to cover these costs. It’s not just the surgeries, tests or treatments; it’s the day to day expenses - rent, petrol to get to each appointment, my car rego is nearly due, wigs and hats for chemo, moisturiser for radiation burns, parking fees, other medications, even putting food on the table. I avoided buying painkillers after surgery because I just couldn’t afford it.
I’m not good at asking for help, and the only times I ever had have been to donate to other causes like the earthquake in Nepal and when I did FebFast a few months ago. I’ve never asked for any personal financial help previously, but this time I’m scared. I’m genuinely scared, and exhausted, and stressed beyond possibility. I’ve already sold off all my clothes to cover bills, and I’d sell my car if I didn’t need it so bad for all the appointments.
Moving around most of my life has enabled me to meet so many beautiful people who have become friends, but the downside to having moved somewhere new is that my support network is small where I am.
I’m guessing at some point we have crossed paths in this life, which is what has brought you to this page. I hope I was kind, caring and made you laugh. Even writing this, I’m finding it hard to ask for help. If you can afford it, even just a small amount, I would be forever in your debt. It might be enough to cover a parking fee one day, or a beanie to keep my head warm when I lose my hair. Whatever it is, I’m so grateful. I’m lucky to have met you and I hope our friendship is forever.
If you can’t help financially but want to help in other ways, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.
From here on in I need to undergo fertility preservation by freezing my eggs, which I have to start today and have surgery in about 3 weeks. I also have to do a genetic test to test for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation. After all this I will start 6+ months of chemotherapy and then a round of radiotherapy. Worst case scenario with the BRCA mutation, I’d need a bilateral mastectomy and full hysterectomy.
To begin with the fertility costs are approx $1800 for hospital and anaesthetist fees and they are needed in the next two weeks.
I have been out of work for a couple of months now, and after having surgery on my chest, I’m finding it hard to sit, or lay comfortably let alone return to work in hospitality or music. I moved in with my mama, but even she is struggling week to week, we don’t know how to cover these costs. It’s not just the surgeries, tests or treatments; it’s the day to day expenses - rent, petrol to get to each appointment, my car rego is nearly due, wigs and hats for chemo, moisturiser for radiation burns, parking fees, other medications, even putting food on the table. I avoided buying painkillers after surgery because I just couldn’t afford it.
I’m not good at asking for help, and the only times I ever had have been to donate to other causes like the earthquake in Nepal and when I did FebFast a few months ago. I’ve never asked for any personal financial help previously, but this time I’m scared. I’m genuinely scared, and exhausted, and stressed beyond possibility. I’ve already sold off all my clothes to cover bills, and I’d sell my car if I didn’t need it so bad for all the appointments.
Moving around most of my life has enabled me to meet so many beautiful people who have become friends, but the downside to having moved somewhere new is that my support network is small where I am.
I’m guessing at some point we have crossed paths in this life, which is what has brought you to this page. I hope I was kind, caring and made you laugh. Even writing this, I’m finding it hard to ask for help. If you can afford it, even just a small amount, I would be forever in your debt. It might be enough to cover a parking fee one day, or a beanie to keep my head warm when I lose my hair. Whatever it is, I’m so grateful. I’m lucky to have met you and I hope our friendship is forever.
If you can’t help financially but want to help in other ways, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.
Organizer
Kate Gypsy Fuller
Organizer
Shelly Beach, QLD