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Help My Wife, Tracy, Heal—A Journey of Survival and Strength

My Wife Has Fought Cancer Twice—Now She’s Fighting for Her Life

I never imagined I’d have to write this. But here I am, asking for help—not for myself, but for my wife, my best friend, and the mother of our five boys.

Eight years ago, Tracy was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. It was the hardest thing we’d ever faced, but somehow, she defied the odds and won that fight. We thought the nightmare was behind us.

Then, in February 2024, cancer came back. She went through another brutal battle—aggressive chemo, radiation, surgery—only to be declared in remission in May 2024. But the damage was already done.

Now, she’s not fighting cancer itself—but the aftermath. And in many ways, it’s even worse.

The Battle That Never Ends

Since **February 2024—before her second cancer diagnosis—Tracy has suffered from an unexplained, relentless illness that causes her to vomit 20-40 times a day. No one could figure out what was happening. Despite countless hospital visits, surgeries, and treatments, she kept getting worse.

Then, as if cancer and constant vomiting weren’t enough, she suffered one medical catastrophe after another:

• A pulmonary embolism that killed part of her intestines—doctors had to remove two inches to save her life.

• A medically induced coma to stabilize her body.

• Stents placed in both stomach arteries to prevent further complications.

• Severe organ damage from malnutrition after months of being unable to keep food down.

• Total loss of teeth from the brutal medications and treatments.

• Three unsuccessful feeding tubes—each one meant to sustain her, but each one failing her body.

• Daily TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) to keep her alive because her body can no longer digest food properly.

And as I write this, Tracy is back in the hospital, facing yet another major surgery. A severe wound infection is now causing her stomach contents to leak like a fountain—a horrifying complication that requires emergency intervention.

Why I’m Asking for Help

Our life savings were wiped out the first time Tracy fought cancer. The second battle, combined with her ongoing medical crisis, has left us completely drained—emotionally, physically, and financially.

I’ve always been the one to provide for my family. I’ve built businesses, led teams, and done everything in my power to keep us afloat. But no amount of hard work can fix this.

Between hospital bills, childcare for our two youngest boys (ages 3 and 9) the youngest being autistic, home care expenses, fuel for hospital ans doctir visits, medications and medical equipment not covered by insurance, copays and trying to keep our house running, we simply can’t do it alone anymore.

Every day, I watch the woman I love struggle just to survive. I’ve seen her at her strongest, and now I see her at her weakest—still fighting, still holding on. But she shouldn’t have to do it alone.

How You Can Help

Anything you can give will go directly toward:

✅ Medical Expenses & Treatments – Hospital bills, specialist visits, and lifesaving treatments.

✅ Medical Supplies for Home – Equipment and care items to keep Tracy comfortable.

✅ Childcare Support – So I can be with Tracy when she needs me most.

✅ Housing, Utilities & Auto - gas mainly. As I am rebuilding my career that was impacted by time needed as her caregiver, we fell behind on many fronts. Thankfully, going forward income is matching housing expenses but, there is a deep hole to be filled.

✅ House Cleaning Services – A sterile home environment is crucial for her weakened immune system and my time is limited to do same.

I know times are tough for everyone. But if you’ve ever known Tracy, or if you’ve ever had someone you love go through something like this, I’m asking you to stand with us.

Even if you can’t donate, sharing this page could bring it to someone who can. And if nothing else, please pray for my wife, my boys, and our family.

Tracy is a fighter. A survivor. But right now, she needs an army behind her.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. Thank you for helping in any way you can.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

— Michael Larssen