UPDATED: Hello friends.

I am currently dealing with unplanned medical fees from my first surgery. I required an unplanned urgent hospital admission post mastectomy for pain control. I was in the hospital for a total of 4 days. I have attempted to dispute these charged but insurance is not covering this care. 

June 5th, 2023 will be my reconstructive surgery. I am scarred about the recovery. I am scared about the pain. But I am hopeful that this will finally help me feel better about my chest. 

I am here to humbly ask for any help you can offer to assist in covering these medical fees from my double mastectomy. 

No amount is to small. I have so much love for everyone who has been here for me and I want to thank you ahead of time. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU! Please share this if you can. Anything will help. ❤️✨

Background: I am a carrier of BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genetic mutations. These mutations increase the probability of developing aggressive breast, ovarian and melanoma cancers. I was given the heartbreaking prognosis of, “It’s not a matter of IF, it’s a matter of WHEN you will get cancer Veronica.” It felt like a death sentence. Given my high probability of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer, I knew the journey would not be easy to prevent this fate. It involved breast exams, mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds, skin exams, screenings, doctor and therapy appointments became my new normal.

If you prefer, you can send donations through Zelle or Venmo: @vero_rios