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Supporting the Keturatana Family

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Cathy Keturatana, wife, mother, friend, teacher, and all-around cool chick could use our support as she continues her fight against breast cancer. Cathy was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma on August 7, and since then, it’s been a rough road. What was supposed to be one easy surgery and just five days of radiation has become a much more involved treatment plan. After extensive testing to determine the extent of her diagnosis, Cathy underwent her first lumpectomy on September 5. After discovering the surgery did not result in clear margins, it was determined that a second surgery would be needed. This took place on October 3. Several days later, Cathy was devastated to learn that not only would she be needing a third surgery to achieve clear margins, but now chemotherapy was also a part of the equation. Additionally, Cathy’s third surgery would involve an oncoplastic procedure as the surgeon would need to remove a substantial portion of her breast tissue. After undergoing a partial mastectomy with a latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction on November 17, Cathy was elated to learn that she now has clear margins and will be ready for the next phase of her treatment. While Cathy has continued to teach in our 1st grade classroom at Madison Simis, she will be unable to work while receiving chemotherapy and radiation. On December 8, Cathy will have her first chemotherapy infusion. This will be the first of four rounds of chemo that is projected to last over the course of 12 weeks. Following that, she will likely need 6 weeks of daily radiation treatments. This medical journey has already started to take a financial toll on Cathy and her family. This GoFundMe has been set up to help ease the financial burden on this dear family and to show our love and support. Anything you can give would be greatly appreciated.
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Donations 

  • Krista Wild
    • $50
    • 10 mos
  • ERIN CAMPBELL
    • $50
    • 11 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 11 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 11 mos
  • Monica Iniguez Serrano
    • $40
    • 11 mos
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Organizer and beneficiary

Katie Johnson
Organizer
Phoenix, AZ
Cathy Keturatana
Beneficiary

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