Help Kay beat Cancer's ass amongst total chaos

Hi, hello there, thank you for being here. My name is Kay Anderson. I am 60 years old and have been diagnosed with oral cancer 6 months after having a hysterectomy for cancerous growth. Up until this moment in my life, I've been able and willing to take care of myself solely and in all ways. I am single and have no children. Asking for help, from anyone, is so very hard. Can you relate? I have never been so terrified.

My expenses have gone through the roof having to move house unexpectedly(sinking all my savings) and then two weeks into the new, less than ideal, living situation, I was diagnosed with this cancer. I thought I would have time to recover, bank more leave time, and settle into the new situation. This is not the case though. I have a good job that I like. I have medical insurance. And neither is going to be enough to see me through the journey I am about to take. I will have oral surgery to remove at least half of my tongue and all of my lymph on the right side. I will need reconstructive surgery to ensure my ability to eat and speak after this surgery. I will have a mandatory tracheotomy for 3-6 months and an abdominal feeding tube. I will be in the ICU for 3-7 days and stay in the hospital for 14-17 days. After surgery, I will have radiation, 5 days a week, for 7 weeks. I may not be able to work until at least 6 months post-surgery. While my job will remain, I will be on UNPAID sick leave during the recovery time. I am doing everything I can, applying for all the things that I am eligible for- and it still will not be enough to get me to the other side of all this. Financially, I need help. A lot of help. I am scared. This is all way more than anything I have ever faced.

I cannot do it alone, which is such a hard HARD conclusion to come to. I have ALWAYS done EVERYTHING alone. Without financial help I will be in very dire circumstances very quickly, all while recovering from cancer surgery and going through cancer treatment. All I want to do is say ‘I got this’ and I do but I also don’t. I need help now and for the next 6-8 months. I wish we lived in a country that had a social system that had my back. Not only mine, but all of ours. There should not be the added stress of ‘how am I going to pay bills’ while going through cancer surgery and treatment. I am mad as hell. I am unbelievably anxious. I am preparing for the worst case scenario while hoping for the best…and even best is utterly terrifying. Any help, any shares on your platforms, have my deep and unending gratitude. I need you. Without your help I may be lost. Donations can be made here or via Venmo @kay-anderson-10. Thank you for your love and care. I very much hope to see you all on the other side of this.