My mom, Dana Hein (formerly Dana Sidler, Dana Roberson), was diagnosed with vulvar cancer in June 2026. After receiving a PET scan, we learned that her cancer is localized to the pelvis and has only spread to one lymph node. The doctor seems confident this can be taken care of with surgery. She does not currently have insurance due to losing her full-time job last year, and she cannot afford to purchase it on her own. She has been denied twice for any assistance from Medicaid or financial assistance from the hospitals. The hospital gave her a quote of $11,400 for the surgery, and she needs to have 75% of that ($8,500) to schedule the surgery. She deals with excruciating pain on a daily basis due to the tumor, so we are hopeful to get this scheduled for her as soon as possible.

I am setting a goal of $15,000 to cover the cost of the surgery. Any amount after $11,400 would be used to help my mom get to a place where she can afford a monthly payment for insurance.

Any amount will help. Above all else, please pray for my mom as she navigates this extremely difficult time.