LeAnne's Fight Against Breast Cancer

As you all know, LeAnne received some life-altering news just about 2 months ago. I’m here to reach out to all of you for the help she needs to get through this and relieve some financial stress through this process.

A little bit about what has gone on from Lee:

Sometime around the end of March, I found what felt to be a large lump in my left breast. Spent many nights anxiety-ridden and thinking the worst of it. With a history of Breast Cancer in my family, and my grandmother and mother both being diagnosed, my mind was whirling. Fast forward a month to a bloodwork panel on my hormones (not related to my worries of the lump) something slightly concerning came back which prompted the first doctor's visit.

A diagnostic mammogram and sonogram revealed the need for an immediate biopsy of the “suspicious” area. After a week of worry, fear, and anxiety, my nightmares became my reality. On May 8th, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 invasive ductal and lobular carcinoma. I was told my cancer was aggressively estrogen and progesterone positive and HER2-. I cried, a lot, but I also pulled myself together and with the support of my amazing fiancé, Kevin Tuthill (now husband), family, and friends I have started my journey toward becoming cancer free.

First and foremost, I have to be alive and healthy to plan for the future. As a 35-year-old with no children, the worry of what exactly this diagnosis means for our future is a major concern. Knowing the inevitable risks of surgery, chemotherapy, and years of hormone therapy I expressed my feelings to my doctors and was immediately referred to a fertility specialist to assist in safely planning for our future. We completed one round of IVF and will be starting a second, praying for better results than the first.

On June 14, I went in for a bilateral mastectomy and the start of my reconstruction. I’m currently recovering before I start a second round of IVF and egg retrieval, which will be immediately followed by chemotherapy.

This all came to us so unexpectedly. Along with the emotional toll it has taken, it is an enormous financial strain. Many of the costs are not being covered or are only partially covered by insurance. I am not one to ask for help, usually I am the one asking to help in any way possible, but I am asking you all now when it matters the most. The outpouring amount of love and support I have received from all of you is something I will never be able to thank you enough for.

Xoxo - Love Lee