Help Support Taty's Cancer Fight

Tatyana Russell (Taty, pronounced Totty, for short) is my niece. She is a beautiful, smart, strong, 15YO that suddenly started experiencing some right shoulder pain. On Friday June 16, 2023 she went for an x-ray. Shortly after Erica, my sister, received a call no parent should ever have to take. The x-ray showed a tumor and the PCP suspected it was Osteosarcoma (cancer in the bone). Taty was admitted to the hospital that same day and underwent additional testing. The following Wednesday, she had a bone biopsy which confirmed it was Osteosarcoma. A PET scan was also done which showed it has metastasized to her lungs. Taty was again admitted to the hospital where she started chemo treatment; 12 days from the discovery of the tumor on the x-ray.

Taty is in the middle of her first chemo cycle and handling it very well. She has many more cycles to go and 2 surgeries expected. One surgery to remove the tumor from her shoulder and removal of surrounding bones. The other surgery to address the nodules in her lungs. She has a tough battle ahead of her, but she has a remarkable, fighting spirit and we know with God's grace she will beat this terrible disease.

It is just the beginning, and we can already see how financially, mentally, and physically challenging this battle will be. Her parents have already missed a lot of work for appointments and hospital stays, many days that go unpaid. Please consider donating to help ease some of the burden of this situation. No amount is too small and very much appreciated. Even $5 to buy a drink can make a difference during a very tiresome day.

Stay updated on Taty's progress: tatysfight.blogspot.com

Thank you for all your love and support - Lynna