<div>Help Our Mom Fight Rare and Aggressive Leiomyosarcoma (LMS)

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<div>Our Mom’s Story

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<div>In September 2023, our mom went to the ER thinking she had the flu. But after a series of scans and tests, doctors discovered something no one expected — a massive tumor.

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<div>Within just a few days, she was meeting with oncologists and surgeons. A few weeks later, she underwent major surgery to remove a tumor that weighed 9 pounds — about the size of a medium watermelon.

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<div>She was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma (LMS), a very rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops in smooth muscle tissue. Fewer than 1 in 1 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with LMS each year.

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<div>Immediately after surgery, she began an intense chemotherapy regimen — three weeks on, one week off. It was incredibly hard on her body. Over the next three months, she was hospitalized repeatedly and even suffered a stroke due to the aggressive treatments. By God’s mercy, she came through it with only minor lasting effects.

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<div>In March 2024, doctors told us that there was nothing more they could do. Our mom was sent home on hospice care. It was devastating.

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<div>But then, something incredible happened.

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<div>By June 2024, she began to regain strength. Her oncologist agreed to run a PET scan, and the results stunned everyone: no signs of cancer. Our mom was completely cancer-free. We had witnessed a miracle. For nine beautiful months, she was off treatment and full of hope.

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<div>Then, in February 2025, the cancer came back. This time, it's more aggressive and has spread to her colon and bladder.

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<div>Doctors ran more tests and discovered two important things:

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<div>1. The cancer is being fueled by excess estrogen.

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<div>2. It is linked to a rare genetic mutation, something seen in only 5% of LMS cases.

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<div>She is currently on hormone blockers and targeted chemotherapy. The next phase is even more serious.

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<div>In July and August, she will undergo multiple tests, another surgical consultation, and then major surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible — including the bladder and colon. This will require her to live with both bladder and colon bags. Recovery will take between 3 to 6 months, with continued treatment afterward.

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<div>Why We’re Asking for Help

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<div>This journey has placed a heavy emotional and financial burden on our family. Our mom is a fighter, and we’re standing with her — but we can’t do this alone.

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<div>We’re raising funds to help with:

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<div>• Life-saving medical treatments

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<div>• Surgery and post-operative care

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<div>• Travel and lodging for hospital visits

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<div>• Medications, supplies, and in-home support

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<div>• Living expenses during her recovery

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<div>• And, if the time comes, funeral and end-of-life expenses.

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<div>From Our Family to Yours

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<div>Our mom is the heart of our family — strong, faithful, and full of love. Watching her face this with such courage has been both heartbreaking and inspiring.

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<div>We still believe in hope. We still believe in miracles. And we’re asking for your help — through donations, prayers, and sharing this page with others.

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<div>Thank you for standing with us in this fight. 

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<div>— With love and gratitude, Her Family

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