How do you cope with knowing you are dying from cancer? With laughter, tears, and lots of love.

Lu's cancer story began about ten years ago when she was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer, C meaning chronic. In true Lu fashion, she said that's ok, I will just beat it and it won't come back. She fought like hell and showed cancer who's boss.

Lu was in remission for nine years and she was extremely grateful for every minute of it. Fast forward to January 2016, CT and MRI scans confirmed her cancer was back. February 2016 she had surgery for over seven hours removing several complicated tumors above and below her stomach and in her intestines and also had two bowel resections. She started chemo again and was told she again beat the cancer, however, a CT scan showed there was a several inch long stent broken off and left in her ureter which was believed to be the cause of an infection she had for months. November 2016 she had surgery to repair some of the damage from the stent and related complications. Surgery went well and she was finally able to begin recovery.

January 2017 she had scans and blood work for her three month cancer checkup. Her three month checkup in October was all clear, but on February 4th the devastating news hit again when she was told the cancer was back. This time they said surgery is not an option because her cancer is around the ureter and iliac artery. She was told the cancer is incurable and that she will be on chemo for the rest of her life.

"Everyone wants to make sure I know I'm dying." Lu said. You know what they say; you may have cancer but it doesn't have you. Lu is a prime example of this as every day she tries to enjoy life and not let the cancer take over her day, no matter how challenging that is.

To enjoy life, Lu likes to spend time with her husband Mark, take road trips to see friends and family, fish, garden, frisbee golf, and she loves to talk. A lot. :)

Lu is no longer able to work. This gofundme is to help with medical bills, treatments, home bills, and whatever she can do to try to enjoy the rest of her life.

Lu is extremely grateful for your generosity. Updates will be posted so stay tuned if you'd like to hear how she's doing.

Thank you!