Tit-less : Preventing cancer, giving it less of a chance

Known as Sulema, Drykettle, and many other names, I am a nurse, content creator, solo parent of two little girls, an immigrant, and a generally semi-funny human who was diagnosed with a genetic mutation of gene PALB2 last year. It is in the same family as BRCA. These genes severely increase my chances of developing Breast and ovarian cancer throughout the years, the greatest risk is for breast cancer. Considering that both of my parents have died of terminal cancer, my father at 43 years old and mother at 51. The medical recommendation is the complete removal of my breasts, breast tissue, and glands and (Radical Mastectomy), and a reconstruction. I would like to give myself the best chances possible to stay around for my daughters, therefore after a year of considering what to do with this diagnosis I have decided to continue ahead with the preventative surgery. Thanks to preventative treatments like this surgery, and early detection programs I can take my risk of developing breast cancer to under 5%.

Though the initial surgery is covered by my insurance, there are many surrounding costs due to the support I will need to make sure that my children are cared for and that I am supported with daily living tasks after such a big operation.

My childhood friend J has agreed to come take care of me and the girls, understanding the importance of a surgery like this, I am incredibly grateful as she too has children.

I require financial support to pay for:

I appreciate any support that can be given, even if it is as simple as sharing the link.