In 2021, my girlfriend discovered a suspicious spot behind my ear. Little did we know, it was the beginning of a long and arduous battle with nodular melanoma, stage 3. As a truck driver, I had spent years exposing my skin to the sun, unaware of the danger lurking beneath.
After a biopsy confirmed our worst fears, I underwent surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy. Despite the challenges, I remained optimistic, determined to beat the cancer and continue providing for my family.
However, the journey was far from smooth. I faced numerous setbacks, including a missed tumor, lymph node removals, and debilitating side effects from treatments. My thyroid gland shut down, and I developed colitis. The immunotherapy attacked my joints, leaving me in excruciating pain.
In 2023, my condition worsened, forcing me to stop working and rely on aggressive treatments. I endured constant hospitalizations, dehydration, malnutrition, and anemia. The pain was unbearable, and I felt like giving up.
But I refused to surrender. With the support of my loved ones, I continued fighting. I underwent more surgeries, including one to remove an infection caused by steroids. The road to recovery was long and painful, but I will persevere.
In May 2024, the scans revealed that the cancer had metastasized to my chest wall. Devastated, I considered giving up. But my loved ones' unwavering support gave me the strength to keep going.
We sold our belongings, bought a camper, and embarked on a journey to Houston, Texas, for a last-chance treatment. The trip was fraught with vehicle troubles, but we finally arrived, determined to beat the cancer.
Now, I'm facing the biggest challenge of my life. I need your help to cover the costs of our stay while I undergo treatment. Your support will mean the world to me and my family. We're grateful for any contribution, big or small, to help us through this difficult time.
Thank you for reading my story. Your love and support will help me keep fighting.
After a biopsy confirmed our worst fears, I underwent surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy. Despite the challenges, I remained optimistic, determined to beat the cancer and continue providing for my family.
However, the journey was far from smooth. I faced numerous setbacks, including a missed tumor, lymph node removals, and debilitating side effects from treatments. My thyroid gland shut down, and I developed colitis. The immunotherapy attacked my joints, leaving me in excruciating pain.
In 2023, my condition worsened, forcing me to stop working and rely on aggressive treatments. I endured constant hospitalizations, dehydration, malnutrition, and anemia. The pain was unbearable, and I felt like giving up.
But I refused to surrender. With the support of my loved ones, I continued fighting. I underwent more surgeries, including one to remove an infection caused by steroids. The road to recovery was long and painful, but I will persevere.
In May 2024, the scans revealed that the cancer had metastasized to my chest wall. Devastated, I considered giving up. But my loved ones' unwavering support gave me the strength to keep going.
We sold our belongings, bought a camper, and embarked on a journey to Houston, Texas, for a last-chance treatment. The trip was fraught with vehicle troubles, but we finally arrived, determined to beat the cancer.
Now, I'm facing the biggest challenge of my life. I need your help to cover the costs of our stay while I undergo treatment. Your support will mean the world to me and my family. We're grateful for any contribution, big or small, to help us through this difficult time.
Thank you for reading my story. Your love and support will help me keep fighting.