Hello friends and family!
Let me first start off by thanking each and every one of you for taking a few minutes out of your very busy lives to learn more about my friend Tuy! Thank you! Life gets so hectic and we become so pre-occupied with the fast-pace speed of our daily lives, so your few moments reading this is greatly appreciated.

Now, let me share with you all just how strong this woman is and how she kicked cancer's ass once before and how she WILL kick cancer's ass again!

In 2009, at the young age of 26, Tuy was diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer (Ductal Carcinoma). This form of cancer fed off her hormones and at that point, the cancer had grown to the size of a quarter. Tuy made some very brave decisions no person, nonetheless a 26-year old just getting ready to face the world, should ever have to face. She made the choice to have a mastectomy on her left breast, followed by 4 months of chemo. She lost her hair, lost her appetite, lost weight and even the sensation in her fingers and toes due to the intense side effects of the chemo. With every breath, she fought and she. Kicked. Ass!
7 years in remission to the month, a week before Christmas 2016, Tuy found out that she would, yet again, have to fight for her life. This past December, Tuy was constantly sick with what she thought was a simple winter's cold. She had constant pain in her shoulders and hips, the kind that comes from deep within the bones. After finding a mass on her chest just above the old cancer that caused her unbearable pain, so intense she was unable to lift up her arm to bathe, dress herself and brush her teeth, she drew the line and went in to see her doctor. With blood work, x-rays, chest scans, MRI and a biopsy, she learned that she would have to put on that brave face again, the one she put away many years ago thinking she would never have to turn back to.
The diagnosis: Stage 2 Breast Cancer. Recalling that moment, Tuy said "I held in my tears and fears because as soon as she (oncologist) showed me the scan, I knew that punk of a cancer came back. And now it's spread in my body and violated my body.". The cancer has already spread to her pelvic, spine, and chest. It's been a whirlwind of events in the last couple weeks and she's already scheduled for 7 sessions of chemo. Thus far, 1 down with 6 more to go. Cancer shows no mercy. Not to those who already beat it once, not to those that never smoked a cigarette in their life, not to those that take so much pride in leading a healthy lifestyle and not even to those who have only just learned how to walk and talk.
Cancer fcking sucks. Fck cancer.

So, here we are, fighting cancer never has to be alone. I stand behind Tuy as she faces this disease because anyone who knows Tuy, knows she would do the same for her friends and especially her family. When I went to her with my pain for what she must endure, she said "It's ok. Things happen for a reason. I'd rather it be me going through this than seeing my loved ones go through this. Cancer sucks!" Yes, it does and my heart just ached for this brave soul. 
To those who don't know Tuy, she is that person that never quits! She holds 3 jobs (I don't know how she does it) but she will still somehow magically cook a tray of eggrolls in between jobs if you needed it for a party. She lives to cook and loves to feed all. She is one hell of a chef who will not take "I'm not hungry" for an answer. She is the step-in-mom of her many brothers and sisters and the aunt that spoils the children rotten. She is the fiance of a man who has postponed school due to the current events to be by her side. She is the friend who cries with joy reminiscing on the good old days because she forgets nothing. She is an amazing woman fighting to live.

Friends and family, on behalf of Tuy, I'd like to ask that you send her positive vibes and well wishes.  For those that have a little to spare, I kindly ask that you consider donating to Tuy's medical bills, prescriptions and her ability to stay afloat as she continues on the path to good health. I won't be able to repay each of you back BUT I will commit that if we reach our goal of $5,000, in one weeks time (Jan 15th - Jan 22nd), I will shave my head and donate my hair to Locks of Love. An added BONUS, if we can reach $7,000, we will draw a name from our generous donors and they can choose to do the honors of shaving my head!

Let's pull together!

One last note, I just want to take this opportunity to say: please, Please, PLEASE, don't ever disregard what your body is trying to tell you. I urge that we all pay closer attention to our health. To those little aches and pains that we keep telling ourselves, "don't worry, it'll go away". It may be nothing but if it happens to be something, best to know early on so we can care for ourselves in a timely manner and prosper long in this life, together.

With love,
Bonnie