My Name is David. Joan and I have been married for 35 years. We met through our mutual love of music. 45 years and have been together ever since. We have rarely been apart during all this time.
Just two and a half week ago our lives were shattered when we learned Joan was diagnosed with a stage IV superior sulcus tumor. This is a very aggressive lung cancer known as a Pancoast tumor. Joan is a life long non-smoker and the cause of why she has this is mostly unknown, maybe second hand smoke. Doctors just don't know.
The funds raised will be used for her treatment and care deductibles and some transportation. This treatment will be months long, painful and difficult consisting of radiation and chemotherapy. Joan had been extremely brave in facing what is to come. Her treatments will begin next week. Time is precious as this cancer is fast moving.
I am retired and on social security and I will be her sole caretaker. Our hope is Joan will be able to return to the job she loves after her unpaid medical leave of absence, and she is well enough. Joan is a middle school reading teacher. She has taught for over 30 years. Her students love her. She has affected the lives of hundreds of children and to this day students from her past recognize her and tell her about how she never gave up on them, and the affect she has had on their lives.
Joan has still has has so much to give her students and all who love her. She is so full of life.
I am not one who can easily ask for help, but I must I do everything I can to take care of her.. I don't want to lose her. I know we have had so many years together but it is not enough. Our lives together been a wonderful duet please help us keep it playing.
If you can't help us financially we will be grateful for your prayers.
Thank you
David Warshauer