Support Angie in Her Fight Against Breast Cancer

About a month ago, my best friend of 15 plus years was getting ready for work when she noticed a lump on her breast. She was concerned but not really sure of what it was, so she called her OBGYN and got in to have a physical exam. Her OB wanted further testing based on what they examined physically in the office, so they ordered imaging. After imaging, they discovered there were two masses in her right breast. Based on what they saw on the imaging, they decided to do a biopsy. About 2 weeks ago, she got the news that no woman ever wants to hear: “You have breast cancer.” Over the next few days/week, more was revealed regarding her diagnosis. She not only has invasive ductal carcinoma, but it’s been found to be triple negative. This has all unfolded so quickly, and the urgency of the doctors to move forward with treatment as fast as possible stresses how serious this diagnosis is. As the oncologist explained to both of us, sitting there like deer in headlights, this specific form of breast cancer is known to grow and spread quickly, making it a very aggressive form of breast cancer. Nothing could have prepared her for the information she received that day about her health, body, and future. The plan of treatment for this case of TNBC will start with two phases of intensive neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This treatment regimen includes a variety of different drugs, including but not limited to the infamous “red devil” chemo. These medications will be administered via a port in her chest on a weekly basis at each infusion. The goal of chemo is to shrink the tumor as much as possible and attack any other areas where the cancer cells may have traveled. After chemo, surgery will be needed, followed by possibly more chemo or radiation depending on how things respond.

Now, my 32-year-old best friend is having to consider and prepare for the worst-case scenario and what this will mean for her 9-year-old son, while getting ready for the fight of her life. In the next 2 weeks, she will begin this intensive chemo regimen. She will need to take a considerable amount of time off work over the next 12 months, and she will be fighting the side effects of chemo such as nausea, fatigue, and hair loss, all while still being a mother to her son, maintaining her household, and working.

Please, anyone who has taken the time to click this link and read what I’ve shared today, consider a donation. Even $5, ANYTHING will help ease the financial burden on her at this time. She has already been made aware that treatment costs will be well beyond what insurance covers, not considering the time off work and how that will impact finances as well. Thank you so much for considering her during this time, the support received thus far is beyond appreciated. Be blessed, and we love you all.

F**K CANCER!!!

P.S. Her oncologist let us know Angie was the youngest patient she has ever had with this specific type of cancer. What she doesn’t know yet is that Angie will be the youngest patient who’s not only been diagnosed with this specific type of cancer but the youngest patient who’s BEAT IT!!!!!