Hello, my name is Jon Yenesel, and I’m reaching out to ask for help for my loving wife, who has been bravely fighting a long and difficult battle with cancer.

In 2018, we received the news that no one ever wants to hear—my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. From the very beginning, she faced it head-on with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. She underwent more than ten surgeries, and the radiation treatments were so intense that they caused her skin to become necrotic, requiring even more painful procedures.

I watched her endure unimaginable pain, yet she never complained. She never let it shake her positivity or her determination. She would always say, “We’ll get through this.” But it seemed like every time we thought we were making progress, more bad news would come. Watching someone you love suffer while feeling helpless is one of the hardest things a person can go through.

Eventually, the breast cancer metastasized to her bones. She went through additional surgeries, including painful bone biopsies, and began a new round of chemotherapy. Then, for a brief time, we had hope. After nearly six years, the scans showed no visible cancer in her bones. We thought we had turned a corner.

But about a year ago, the cancer spread to her brain. She had to undergo emergency brain surgery to remove a large tumor, followed by more radiation. Not long after, the cancer began affecting her spinal fluid, causing brain swelling—leading to another surgery and even more aggressive treatments, including chemotherapy directly into her brain.

Still, she never complained. Her first concern was always for others, constantly reassuring us: “Don’t worry, I’m strong.” But the toll this has taken on her has been devastating. The treatment has made her extremely weak and frail, and she’s now lost motor control in her right leg, making it impossible for her to walk. All I can do now is hold her hand, care for her, and remind her how deeply she is loved.

Most recently, doctors have told us that the latest treatments are no longer working, and further brain surgery is too risky. We are now focused on keeping her as comfortable as possible at home.

I’ve become her full-time caregiver and, as a result, I’m struggling financially. The medical bills continue to grow, and I’m doing everything I can to make sure she has the care and comfort she deserves. A good friend recently told me, “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” So here I am.

I’m humbly asking for any financial support you can offer to help us during this incredibly difficult time. Every little bit helps, and it will go directly toward ensuring my wife receives the comfort, care, and dignity she deserves in her own home.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support.

— Jon Yenesel