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As a mom and a grandmother and Brian Cates mother in law, I am writing this with a broken heart. Our families are devastated and wonder when this little family will wake from this bad dream. Our daughter Tashina and Brian only married just over a year ago. They have 2 little boys, Jaxon 4 and our newest little grandson Alexander who is only 6 months old. Life was going on as planned, all their dreams finally coming true when they purchased their little ranch house. Our daughter Tashina and Brian have worked hard to do things the right way never imagining what was to come. About a year ago Brian, only 36 yrs old began having a cough, some joint pain, and inflammation. He eventually went to the doctor who diagnosed him with a sinus infection, also telling him he was a healthy 36 yr old man. It seems impossible to believe at his age that it was a very poor diagnosis. Brian's symptoms continued over the next few months with no improvement. They finally ordered a chest xray and was once again admitted to the hospital. He spent 3 nights in the hospital having every test imaginable, only to be sent home with no diagnosis once again. The hospital did refer him to a pulmonologist who eventually put Brian on a series of steroids. The steroids did help with swelling and pain but the cough continued to get worse. The pain and swelling returned worse than ever. Finally they set him up to have a open lung biopsy. During this time Tashina and Brian closed on their new home, moving in just a few days before the biopsy. Family and friends moved them in and got them settled, unfortunately it was not a happy time. You could see how sad they were and how much anxiety they were feeling about the biopsy. This young couple had worked so hard and saved money for their first home, it was sad for us to see they could not enjoy it. Brian entered the hospital for his biopsy which was a difficult surgery for him, He was unable to get enough oxygen and the surgery took longer than normal. Brian spent a week in the hospital recovering from the surgery. After the surgery we finally heard an unbelievable diagnosis, Brian has Stage 4 lung cancer in both of his lungs, very advanced. They have recommended he start chemotherapy as soon as he is stronger. How in the world is this possible? A young healthy man who has lived a clean lifestyle, worked hard , saved his money for his family. They are devastated and in shock Tashina, meanwhile had to take an unpaid extended leave of absence from her job to care for her Brian and these two very young boys. This has begun to create big financial hardships for this little family. During his first few days of recovery he developed a pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, life threatening and very scary. Once again Brian spends a few days in the hospital. Brian has come home and is currently on an oxygen tank. He is beginning to feel strong enough to start his chemo this week. They are doing extensive genetic testing to figure out why this has happened to Brian at such a young age, which is very expensive. He will get a better treatment plan if they can understand his type of cancer better.
Please help us help this young family, They currently have no income. They haven't even made their first mortgage payment on their first home. LIfe has thrown them a devastating life altering diagnosis and they could use your prayers and any financial help you can offer them. They are a very frugal young family who take care of their family and have never asked for a single thing. Looking at my 2 beautiful grandsons who need their daddy to get better so they can live in their new house and do everything they dreamed, is one of the most heartbreaking things ive ever experienced. Tashina has Brian eating a very whole food, green diet in order to help heal him. They are doing everything right to fight this fight. I hope you will help us join in their fight,
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TASHINA CATE
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