Hi everyone!, for those who dont know me I'm Desiree. I'm 34, a mother of 4 and a fiance.

I just graduated Massage Therapy school in June, and currently running my business for the past 2 years.

Unexpectedly on August 27, 2025 I went to the urgent care because I had shortness of breath and chest pain. I got the news that Dr's found a tumor growing on my adrenal gland and its pressing against my heart.

After seeing specialists on September 25, 2025 Dr's broke the news that turned our world upside down! They confirmed I have Adrenal Cortical Cancer, this is a very rare and aggressive cancer, where 1 in a million have a chance of getting this. This tumor is growing in my adrenal gland (sits right ontop of our kidneys) and into my Inferior Vena Cava and possibly into my heart.

The Inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body back to the heart. 

Unfortunately having this diagnosis I will need open heart surgery to remove the cancerous tumor. I will need to stay in the hospital for a few weeks to recover. Then I will start chemotherapy.

Even after being discharged from the hospital, I will be out of work for 3+ months for recovery.

Having to be away from home and unable to work will place a significant strain on our household. We split our expenses 50/50 and not having 1 income will be detrimental. My fiance will have to miss work due to frequent Dr visits he has to take me to and this will cause a strain on our family financially, I am asking for help for those who can so I focus on recovering to get back to my kids, fiance, and my career that I've built a community of helping people feel better.

Thank you once again for those who can donate and help out. And if you can't thats ok too. I just ask you help by sharing my story with friends, family and community. Thank you once again ✨️