My beautiful Momma has been diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. The cancer is also in the lymph nodes on the right side of her neck. She has a large tumor on her tongue making it extremely difficult for her to speak, chew or swallow. She was referred to The Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake to have surgery to remove the cancerous tumor, the affected lymph nodes and to reconstruct her tongue. Surgery is scheduled for 1/7/21 so long as we can get all of her necessary scans completed before that day. Because the surgery will be so extensive, she will spend at least 7 days in the hospital. Once she recovers enough she will have to have radiation treatments. She will be able to do those treatments here in Twin Falls, but she will have to have post surgery follow ups and probably many other appointments in Salt Lake. 

She will not be able to work for at least 12 weeks. I will be taking her to her appointments and taking care of her after her surgery and during radiation resulting in some loss of work for me as well. 

Insurance will of course pay for some of the costs that we will have, but not all and at this point we are not sure how much the surgery is going to be or what will be covered. 

If you are in a position to help, we would really appreciate it.  If you are not able to donate, we completely understand. Even just sharing this fundraiser to your page would be amazing. All prayers and love sent this way are welcomed and appreciated also. Thank you all so much in advance. 

Please, if you have questions or want to contact one of us, please don't call Rozetta. Because the tumor is on her tongue it is hard and painful for her to talk. I'm sure she would be okay with texts or FB messages. You can call or text me or contact me on Facebook messenger. I will be able to respond more to texts and messenger than phone calls, especially between 8am and 5pm.