Support Kiana Kay's Life-Saving Surgery

Hello,

My name is Kiana Kay and I’m reaching out with the most difficult ask of my life—because my life quite literally depends on it.

Eight years ago, I had my first abnormal Pap smear. Since then, I’ve undergone countless tests, colposcopies, Pap smears, and even a LEEP procedure to remove part of my cervix. Despite everything, my condition has continued to progress and taken over my entire cervix. As of March/April 2025 I had yet another biopsy to find out that I am now at the final stage of abnormal cervical cells, known as HGSIL (for the second time)—right on the edge of cervical cancer which often can already be cervical cancer. We won’t know until surgery.

Because of recent symptoms and changes, my doctor and I believe given how much time has passed trying to get financial assistance and progression of symptoms, I may already have cervical cancer. My only option now is surgery scheduled for August 28th to remove most of my cervix if not all. After surgery, I may need to begin radiation treatment, depending on what they find.

The cost of this surgery is $11,000 quoted by the hospital where the procedure will be done. I have no health insurance and many bills to pay so this is a very defeating amount. I’ve spent years without coverage while focusing all my energy and resources on raising my daughter and working in the medical field. Recently, I tried everything I could to get help. I applied for insurance but was denied because open enrollment isn’t until October. I applied for credit cards which don’t offer high enough allowances including care credit, applied for emergency Medicaid—denied, and I even reached out to the American Cancer Society and charities to whom which couldn’t help me and because of this, there has been no assistance available to me.

I am terrified—not only for my health but for the future of my daughter if something happens to me. This surgery is the only thing standing between me and the chance to watch her grow up.

Asking for help is incredibly humbling. I feel shame and fear even writing this, but I’m putting that aside because my daughter needs her mom.

Please, if you can donate—no matter the amount—or even just share this with others, it could save my life. I’m holding onto hope, and with your support, I believe I can get through this.

With all my heart,

Kiana Kay