Madison's Medical Support
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It is very hard for me to type these words. But God is truly working on me being humble, open and vulnerable enough to ask for help. My medical bills are more than anticipated and they are very overwhelming.
As many of you know, I have been struggling with thyroid cancer. 2020 was a hard year consisting of many different tests and doctors to try and figure out what was wrong with my body. My diagnosis has resulted in numerous specialist visits, labs/blood work, genetic testing, ultrasounds, biopsies, CT scans and other therapies.
I underwent surgery on December 15th to remove the cancer, along with my entire thyroid.
Honestly, I did not think this surgery would be as hard as it has proven to be. Recovery has been very slow, and I still have such a long way to go. I am working very hard on perseverance and patience, but it has truly been a struggle.
The path towards discovering this cancer was very roundabout and difficult. Western medicine doctors refused to take my symptoms seriously, only running standard protocol tests without truly listening to me and my body. But because of the amount of chronic pain I was constantly in, along with the strong God discernment that something was very wrong with my body specifically in the thyroid region, I deciding to seek alternative medicine help towards finding a diagnosis.
Through the grace of God, I was led to a very wonderful Naturopath, who took my symptoms seriously and embarked on a mission to figure out what was wrong with my body. Her services were very expensive, and all of the testing that we ended up doing was out of pocket. However, Jake and I knew that something was very wrong with my health and decided that the most important thing was seeking answers and healing. We would worry about the medical expenses later.
In hindsight, I know God was really looking out for me. Because when I wanted to give up searching for answers, He encouraged me to keep going. That medical answers would eventually come. Through faith and determination, our prayers for answers began to take shape.
The many tests yielded results. We finally began to receive some answers, although they weren’t the answers we had hoped for.
One: That I had malignant thyroid cancer.
Two: That my adrenal glands were completely burnt out and not functioning.
Three: That I had an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Four: That I would need to have immediate surgery and be on expensive medication for the rest of my life.
During surgery the surgeon also removed some of my lymph nodes, to test and see if the cancer had spread beyond the thyroid host site. Results came back and showed that there was some cancer in the lymph nodes. Thus very close monitoring through ultrasounds, CT scans, medications and monthly lab work will be mandatory moving forward.
The amount of medical bills that are compiling are beginning to add up. The costs are proving to be overwhelming and follow-up care is also going to be expensive.
I am so incredibly grateful for all of the prayer that I received before the surgery. I know that God has had His hands on both myself and my family during this time. Your continued prayers are much needed, as I know there is a long journey ahead of me, but I am ready to take it on.
Any help towards this medical financial burden would truly be a blessing. We would be so immensely grateful. Your generosity will go directly towards paying down medical bills and lightening the financial repercussions of this cancer diagnosis.
It has been a very humbling journey to experience the fragility of the human body, yet enlightening to understand the strength of the Spirit. My faith has only grown stronger during this season of trial. Yes, I will admit it has been very hard. A lot worse than I naively thought it initially would be. But I know that God has a plan and purpose for all things. I recognize that this experience is helping to chisel my character and shape my testimony. I trust with all my heart that God has my future in His hands.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read this. Your outpouring love, prayers and support means more than I could ever put into words.
As many of you know, I have been struggling with thyroid cancer. 2020 was a hard year consisting of many different tests and doctors to try and figure out what was wrong with my body. My diagnosis has resulted in numerous specialist visits, labs/blood work, genetic testing, ultrasounds, biopsies, CT scans and other therapies.
I underwent surgery on December 15th to remove the cancer, along with my entire thyroid.
Honestly, I did not think this surgery would be as hard as it has proven to be. Recovery has been very slow, and I still have such a long way to go. I am working very hard on perseverance and patience, but it has truly been a struggle.
The path towards discovering this cancer was very roundabout and difficult. Western medicine doctors refused to take my symptoms seriously, only running standard protocol tests without truly listening to me and my body. But because of the amount of chronic pain I was constantly in, along with the strong God discernment that something was very wrong with my body specifically in the thyroid region, I deciding to seek alternative medicine help towards finding a diagnosis.
Through the grace of God, I was led to a very wonderful Naturopath, who took my symptoms seriously and embarked on a mission to figure out what was wrong with my body. Her services were very expensive, and all of the testing that we ended up doing was out of pocket. However, Jake and I knew that something was very wrong with my health and decided that the most important thing was seeking answers and healing. We would worry about the medical expenses later.
In hindsight, I know God was really looking out for me. Because when I wanted to give up searching for answers, He encouraged me to keep going. That medical answers would eventually come. Through faith and determination, our prayers for answers began to take shape.
The many tests yielded results. We finally began to receive some answers, although they weren’t the answers we had hoped for.
One: That I had malignant thyroid cancer.
Two: That my adrenal glands were completely burnt out and not functioning.
Three: That I had an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Four: That I would need to have immediate surgery and be on expensive medication for the rest of my life.
During surgery the surgeon also removed some of my lymph nodes, to test and see if the cancer had spread beyond the thyroid host site. Results came back and showed that there was some cancer in the lymph nodes. Thus very close monitoring through ultrasounds, CT scans, medications and monthly lab work will be mandatory moving forward.
The amount of medical bills that are compiling are beginning to add up. The costs are proving to be overwhelming and follow-up care is also going to be expensive.
I am so incredibly grateful for all of the prayer that I received before the surgery. I know that God has had His hands on both myself and my family during this time. Your continued prayers are much needed, as I know there is a long journey ahead of me, but I am ready to take it on.
Any help towards this medical financial burden would truly be a blessing. We would be so immensely grateful. Your generosity will go directly towards paying down medical bills and lightening the financial repercussions of this cancer diagnosis.
It has been a very humbling journey to experience the fragility of the human body, yet enlightening to understand the strength of the Spirit. My faith has only grown stronger during this season of trial. Yes, I will admit it has been very hard. A lot worse than I naively thought it initially would be. But I know that God has a plan and purpose for all things. I recognize that this experience is helping to chisel my character and shape my testimony. I trust with all my heart that God has my future in His hands.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read this. Your outpouring love, prayers and support means more than I could ever put into words.
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Madison Panko
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Beaverton, OR