Support Cheryl's Cancer Remission
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I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer on March 21, 2018. After an MRI and second ultrasound, I had a partial mastectomy on July 12, 2018. I'm still recovering from surgery, and I met with an oncologist earlier this week to discuss treatment options.
First, chemo-sensitivity testing will be done on the tumor to determine if any chemotherapies will be effective against the cancer I have. Once we know about that, we will decide on a treatment plan that will include radiation and could include chemo drugs, but my oncologist said she may not recommend it. Because my cancer is hormone driven, it is likely that an estrogen blocking drug will be recommended for at least five years. It will be like going through menopause again, only probably harder this time (my transition two years ago went very smoothly).
I've learned that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of conventional and complimentary treatments (most of which are not covered by insurance). In addition to conventional cancer treatments, I'll take specialized supplements, use Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and I've already adjusted my diet for maximum benefit.
I also understand the importance of getting plenty of rest, exercising, sharing time with loved ones, cultivating a positive mindset and having fun once in a while. Having a serious illness is stressful enough without extra challenges, and asking for help with that is really difficult for me to do. A friend suggested GoFundMe for this, and she offered to create a campaign on my behalf, but since asking for help is such a hard edge for me, I decided I must do this myself. It's taken me 3 months to finish this campaign because it's so hard for me to ask!
I've spent more than $2800 so far for complementary treatments and supplements, most of it on credit because I do not have the financial ability to do it any other way. I could use whatever funds come in from this campaign as soon as possible, so I can continue to supplement the conventional treatment with complementary approaches.
Raising funds will help me to continue the diet, supplements, complimentary approaches to care, and to lower my stress so that I can do more than just survive. I want to thrive, so I can continue to support my daughter as she starts her life after high school and heads off to college next year, and so I can continue to do good work in the world. Also, I'm single and I need to be able to earn a living for myself - being sick and undergoing cancer treatments makes that difficult, and I don't know when I'll be finished with treatment.
I'd also be grateful to be included in your prayers and positive intentions! I believe in the power of prayer and visualization, and I pray and meditate and visualize daily.
Thank you for your compassion and support! Bless you~
First, chemo-sensitivity testing will be done on the tumor to determine if any chemotherapies will be effective against the cancer I have. Once we know about that, we will decide on a treatment plan that will include radiation and could include chemo drugs, but my oncologist said she may not recommend it. Because my cancer is hormone driven, it is likely that an estrogen blocking drug will be recommended for at least five years. It will be like going through menopause again, only probably harder this time (my transition two years ago went very smoothly).
I've learned that the best outcomes are achieved with a combination of conventional and complimentary treatments (most of which are not covered by insurance). In addition to conventional cancer treatments, I'll take specialized supplements, use Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and I've already adjusted my diet for maximum benefit.
I also understand the importance of getting plenty of rest, exercising, sharing time with loved ones, cultivating a positive mindset and having fun once in a while. Having a serious illness is stressful enough without extra challenges, and asking for help with that is really difficult for me to do. A friend suggested GoFundMe for this, and she offered to create a campaign on my behalf, but since asking for help is such a hard edge for me, I decided I must do this myself. It's taken me 3 months to finish this campaign because it's so hard for me to ask!
I've spent more than $2800 so far for complementary treatments and supplements, most of it on credit because I do not have the financial ability to do it any other way. I could use whatever funds come in from this campaign as soon as possible, so I can continue to supplement the conventional treatment with complementary approaches.
Raising funds will help me to continue the diet, supplements, complimentary approaches to care, and to lower my stress so that I can do more than just survive. I want to thrive, so I can continue to support my daughter as she starts her life after high school and heads off to college next year, and so I can continue to do good work in the world. Also, I'm single and I need to be able to earn a living for myself - being sick and undergoing cancer treatments makes that difficult, and I don't know when I'll be finished with treatment.
I'd also be grateful to be included in your prayers and positive intentions! I believe in the power of prayer and visualization, and I pray and meditate and visualize daily.
Thank you for your compassion and support! Bless you~
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Cheryl Plotner
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Sebastopol, CA