For those that don’t know…my name is Jennifer and I have stage 4 breast cancer with Mets to my brain. I’ve been very ill with this for a long time, with many ups and downs…

After a quick trip to Miami for brain scan and a day of radiation…I found out that

The largest tumor in my brain can’t be radiated again and must be removed surgically and quickly because of its rapid growth and resistance to radiation.

(it’s in my cerebellum).

I’ll need to have brain surgery

In Miami

Pensacola isn’t an option

there isn’t even a brain surgeon at my hospital.

And I’ll need to stay about two weeks (possibly three)

To wait to recover and for the brain swelling to go down.

This is a difficult time for me financially…my car was hit by an un insuranceed motorist (they broke my impact guard), I don’t have glasses, Christmas is coming…my co pays just went up and my Medicaid share of costs…and my drugs (chemo and immunotherapy) get taxed 100% Oct 1! But, I suppose there is never a good time to have brain surgery…right?!!

And now I have to cover food, housing and uber rides for the surgery and appointments.

I also really need someone to come with me or to at least check me in and out of surgery.

The American cancer society has an air bnb resource

But, you have to apply and be approved about a month in advance and there is no time for that. I’ll be in surgery before then. I have also used my 7 free rides to treatment (that’s 7 in a lifetime).

I hate to ask for help again. I KNOW things are difficult for everyone. But, I have been left no choice. I will make this happen.

Anything will help.

Lots of love

Jennifer